Deploying and Managing Windows 11 with Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune - M55615A

Course Deploying and Managing Windows 11 with Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune - M55615A

This course is designed to help you plan, test, and validate the deployment and management of desktops with Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise, and Microsoft 365 Apps for business. The course and labs cover the use of Microsoft Configuration Manager , the Office Customization Tool , OneDrive, Windows Autopilot , and more.

This course is highly recommended for organizations preparing to upgrade to Windows 11 and is also relevant if you are currently using Windows 10, Microsoft 365 Apps for business (formerly Office 365 ProPlus), or Office 2019/2021. It is also ideal for exploring deployment tool updates and testing deployment-related automation.

This course complements course M55348A: Microsoft Endpoint Manager Administration . It is a very practical course and focuses on real-world scenarios.

Windows 11 with Intune and Configuration Manager - Step-by-Step Windows 11 Implementation - Windows 11 Deployment - Microsoft Endpoint Manager - Modern Device Management - Windows Autopilot and Intune

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This course is designed for desktop administrators and clients who deploy, manage, and administer Windows 10/11 using Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune. It also focuses on how to manage security features on Windows client devices.

Training objectives

The main objective is to train participants to:

• Implementing Windows 11 in enterprise environments.
  
• Manage devices using Configuration Manager and Intune.
  
• Configure security, updates, storage, and connectivity.
  
• Perform maintenance, recovery, and performance optimization tasks.
  
• Integrate Windows 11 with services like Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Course content: Implementing and managing Windows 11 with Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune

Lesson 1 – Laboratory Overview and Setup

This lesson will guide you through the steps required to set up your on-premises lab environment and connect it to the Azure and Intune trial versions. This will provide you with the complete Microsoft 365 infrastructure needed to work across all workshop scenarios.

Lesson 2 – Planning and preparing the infrastructure.

For a successful deployment, you first need to know what you have. This involves taking an inventory of your devices and applications and verifying compatibility. Additionally, this lesson details how to simultaneously manage Windows 11 devices using Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. Co-management can help you get the most out of your existing Configuration Manager deployment by unlocking additional cloud-based capabilities, such as Conditional Access.

Lesson 3: Implementing Windows 11.

With everything prepared, the next step is to deploy the operating system images. This lesson will cover deploying Windows 11 using Configuration Manager on both physical systems and Windows 10-compatible systems via upgrade. Windows 11 deployments using Autopilot are also covered.

Lesson 4: Windows 11 Maintenance.

Upgrading to Windows 11, both to the current version and future versions, can be done through Windows Services. This lesson will explain how to use Configuration Manager and Windows Update for Business to upgrade using Windows Services.

Lesson 5 – Windows 11 Administration.

This lesson explains how to manage Windows 11 with Intune. First, by enrolling devices, and then by configuring software updates and other policies that can be implemented with Intune.

Lesson 6: Preparing and Implementing Microsoft 365 Applications for Business.

Microsoft 365 Apps for business is the modern office suite. This lesson will explain the different ways to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for business using Intune, Configuration Manager, or on-premises methods. It also explains the different ways to manage and maintain Microsoft 365 Apps for business with each of these tools.

Lesson 7 – Managing the new Microsoft Edge.

The new Microsoft Edge improves and expands the browser experience. It works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices, and comes pre-installed on Windows 11. This lesson explains how to deploy the new Microsoft Edge on earlier versions of Windows 10, how to update it using Intune and Configuration Manager, and how to manage policies with Intune and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

Lesson 8 – Security and Compliance.

This lesson covers the security capabilities of Windows 11 that can enable organizations to be more secure, including BitLocker device encryption, Windows Defender antivirus, and Windows Hello for business.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, participants are advised to have:

• Previous experience with Windows Server 2012 or later.
  
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system administration.
  
• Familiarity with networking, security, and Active Directory concepts.
  
• Experience in technical support or device administration in corporate environments.

This course is fully updated to Windows 11 version 23H2 and includes an introduction to Windows Copilot.

Language

• Course: English

• Labs: English