MD-102: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator

MD-102 Course: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator

In this course, students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and upgrade strategies. The course presents current management essentials, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers application deployment, browser-based application management, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data.

Online course with a free certification exam included. Don't miss this opportunity! The exam is valued at €126 + VAT and is included at no extra cost.

Promotion valid until June 30, 2026. One-opportunity exam available only in Virtual - E-learning format. Not applicable to Self-Learning format.

Level: Intermediate - Product: Microsoft 365 - Role: Administrator

Course aimed at

The Microsoft 365 endpoint administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring client devices and applications in an enterprise setting. Responsibilities include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and applications. They work alongside the M365 enterprise administrator to develop and execute a device strategy that aligns with the organization's current requirements. Microsoft 365 endpoint administrators must be familiar with M365 workloads and possess extensive experience and skills in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later versions, as well as non- Windows devices. Their role emphasizes cloud services alongside on-premises management technologies.

Elements of the MD-102 formation

• Exploring connection point management (4 units)

• Device registration execution (3 units)

• User and Device Profile Configuration (3 units)

• Examine application management (3 units)

• Authentication and Compliance Management (4 units)

• Manage endpoint security (4 units)

• Implementation using local environment-based tools (3 units)

• Implementation using cloud-based tools (6 units)

Course content MD-102: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Manager

Modules 1: Explore Endpoint Management

• Explore the enterprise desktop
• Explore Windows editions
• Understand Azure Active Directory (Enter ID)
• Manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) identities

Practice Labs:

• Managing Identities in Azure AD
• Synchronizing Identities by using Azure AD Connect

Module 2: Execute device enrollment

• Manage device authentication
• Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune

Practice Labs:

• Configuring and managing Azure AD Join
• Manage Azure AD device registration
• Manage Device Enrollment into Intune
• Enrolling devices into Microsoft Intune

Module 3: Configure profiles for users and devices

• Execute device profiles
• Oversee device profiles
• Maintain user profiles

Practice Labs:

• Creating and Deploying Configuration Profiles
• Using a Configuration Profile to configure Kiosk mode
• Using a Configuration Profile to configure iOS and iPadOS Wi-Fi settings
• Using Group Policy Analytics to validate GPO support in Intune
• Monitor device and user activity in Intune

Module 4: Examine application management

• Execute mobile application management
• Deploy and update applications
• Administer endpoint applications

Practice Labs:

• Deploying cloud apps using Intune
• Configure App Protection Policies for Mobile Devices
• Deploy Apps using Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Deploy Apps using Microsoft Store for Business

Module 5: Manage authentication and compliance

• Protect identities in Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Enable organizational access
• Implement device compliance
• Generate inventory and compliance reports

Practice Labs:

• Configuring Multi-factor Authentication
• Configuring Self-service password reset for user accounts in Azure AD
• Configuring and validating device compliance
• Creating device inventory reports

Module 6: Manage endpoint security

• Deploy device data protection
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Practice Labs:

• Configure and Deploy Windows Information Protection Policies by using Intune
• Configuring Endpoint security using Intune
• Configuring Disk Encryption Using Intune

Module 7: Deploy using on-premises based tools

• Assess deployment readiness
• Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager

Practice Lab:

• Deploying Windows 11 using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Deploying Windows 11 using Microsoft Configuration Manager

Module 8: Deploy using cloud-based tools

• Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot
• Implement dynamic deployment methodsPlan a transition to modern endpoint management
• Manage Windows 365
• Manage Azure virtual desktop

Practice Labs:

• Deploying Windows 11 with Autopilot
• Refreshing Windows with Autopilot Reset and Self-Deploying mode

Prerequisites

The modern desktop administrator must be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining devices running Windows 11 and later, as well as non-Windows devices.

Language

• Course: English / Spanish

• Labs: English / Spanish

Microsoft Certification Associate: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration.

Level: Intermediate
Role: Administrator
Product: Microsoft 365
Subject: Modern Work