MCA Modern Desktop Administrator study guide : Exam MD-100 / William Panek
- Author
- Panek, William, 1970-
- Additional Titles
- Exam MD-100
- Published
- Indianapolis, Indiana : Sybex, a Wiley brand, 2019.
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
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- Contents
- Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Windows 10 Installation -- Understanding the Basics -- Windows 10 Features -- Windows 10 Architecture -- Preparing to Install Windows 10 -- Windows 10 Home -- Windows 10 Pro -- Windows 10 Enterprise -- Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5 -- Windows 10 Requirements -- New Install or Upgrade? -- Disk Partitioning -- Language and Locale -- Installing Windows 10 -- Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10 -- Performing an Upgrade to Windows 10 -- Troubleshooting Installation Problems -- Supporting Multiple-Boot Options -- Using Windows Activation -- Understanding Automated Deployment Options -- An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit -- An Overview of Unattended Installation -- An Overview of Windows Deployment Services -- An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging -- Overview of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit -- Windows Configuration Designer -- Summary of Windows 10 Deployment Options -- Deploying Unattended Installations -- Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging -- Using Windows Configuration Designer to Create a Disk Image -- Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool -- Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files -- Windows Update -- The Update Process -- Using Windows Update -- Using Command-Line Options -- Installing Windows Store Updates -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 2 Configuring Users -- Understanding User Accounts -- Account Types -- Built-In Accounts -- Local and Domain User Accounts -- Working with User Accounts -- Using the Local Users and Groups Utility -- Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel -- Creating New Users -- Disabling User Accounts -- Deleting User Accounts -- Renaming User Accounts -- Changing a User's Password -- Using Windows Hello, Pictures, and Biometrics -- Using Device Guard -- Understanding Credential Guard -- Configuring Device Health Attestation -- Managing User Properties -- Managing User Group Membership -- Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders -- Troubleshooting User Account Authentication -- Managing and Creating Groups -- Using Built-In Groups -- Creating Groups -- Managing Group Membership -- Deleting Groups -- Managing Security Using GPOs and LGPOs -- Understanding the GPO and LGPO Basics -- Using the Group Policy Result Tool -- Managing and Applying LGPOs -- Configuring Local Security Policies -- Using Account Policies -- Using Local Policies -- Configuring User Account Control -- Privilege Elevation -- Registry and File Virtualization -- Understanding Smart Cards -- Configuring Remote Management -- Remote Assistance -- Remote Desktop -- Enabling PowerShell Remoting -- Configuring a VPN Connection -- Transparent Caching -- Broadband Tethering -- Using PowerShell -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 3 Managing Data -- Managing File and Folder Security -- Folder Options -- Understanding Dynamic Access Control -- Securing Access to Files and Folders -- Determining and Viewing Effective Permissions for NTFS -- Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files -- Managing Network Access -- Creating and Managing Shared Folders -- Configuring Share Permissions -- Configuring OneDrive -- Understanding Hardware Security -- Using BitLocker Drive Encryption -- Features of BitLocker -- Windows 7 vs. Windows 10 -- Using the BitLocker Administration and Monitoring Utility -- Understanding Smart Cards -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 4 Managing the Windows 10 Environment -- Managing Windows -- Manipulating the Desktop Environment -- Configuring Personalization -- Using Control Panel -- Using the Microsoft Management Console -- Using the System Icon -- Understanding the Settings Window -- Using PowerShell -- Configuring Mobility Options -- Configuring Offline Files and Synchronization -- Configuring Power Policies -- Configuring Windows To Go -- Managing Windows 10 Services -- Configuring Internet Browsers -- Cortana -- Browser Controls -- Pinning Sites to the Taskbar -- Searchable Address Bar -- Security and Privacy Enhancements -- Using the Browser's Compatibility View -- Using Protected Mode for 1E11 -- Using InPrivate Browsing -- Configuring Windows Internet Explorer 11 Options -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 5 Configuring Security and Devices -- Understanding Filesystems -- Filesystem Selection -- Filesystem Conversion -- Configuring NTFS -- Configuring Hardware -- Understanding Devices -- Using Device Manager -- Installing and Updating Device Drivers -- Driver Signing -- Managing I/O Devices -- Configuring Removable Storage Devices -- Managing Printers -- Configuring Windows Defender Firewall -- Understanding the Windows Defender Firewall Basics -- Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 6 Configuring Network Connectivity -- Understanding the Basics -- Peer-to-Peer Networks -- On-site Active Directory Networks -- Cloud-Based Azure Active Directory -- Other Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles -- Configuring NIC Devices -- Configuring a Network Adapter -- Troubleshooting a Network Adapter -- Configuring Wireless NIC Devices -- Configuring Wi-Fi Direct -- Understanding TCP/IP -- Benefits and Features of TCP/IP -- Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration -- Using IPv6 Addresses -- Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 10 -- Testing Your IP Configuration -- Configuring Windows 10 on a Network -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- ch. 7 Configuring Recovery -- Understanding Recovery -- Knowing the Startup/Boot Options -- Starting in Safe Mode -- Enabling Boot Logging -- Using Other Startup Setting Options -- Understanding System Restore -- Using the System Image Recovery -- Using the Startup Repair Tool -- Maintaining Windows 10 with Backup and Restore -- Creating a Backup -- Restoring Files from a Backup -- Recovering Files from OneDrive -- Using the Wbadmin Command Utility -- Using Advanced Backup Options -- Using System Protection -- Creating Restore Points -- Restoring Restore Points -- Cleaning Up Old Restore Points -- Using the Recycle Bin -- Monitoring Windows -- Introducing Performance Monitor -- Using Other Performance-Monitoring Tools -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Video Resources -- Review Questions -- Chapter 1: Windows 10 Installation -- Chapter 2: Configuring Users -- Chapter 3: Managing Data -- Chapter 4: Managing the Windows 10 Environment -- Chapter 5: Configuring Security and Devices -- Chapter 6: Configuring Network Connectivity -- Chapter 7: Configuring Recovery.
- Summary
- The essential study guide for the new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification-covers Exam MD-100: Windows 10! The new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification exam measures a candidate's ability to deploy Windows, manage devices and data, configure connectivity, and maintain Windows. MCA certification, sought by a growing number of employers, is an important part of any IT professional's resume. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a must-have book for anyone preparing for certification. This clear and accurate study guide covers 100% of exam objectives-providing hands-on exercises, challenging review questions, full explanations, and real-world examples. From the intricacies of Windows deployment to advanced security and enterprise capabilities, each chapter explains everything candidates need to know for passing the exam and earning MCA certification. This accurate, up-to-date study guide is designed to prepare administrators to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment-comprising a self-assessment test, a bonus practice exam, flashcards, a searchable glossary, and chapter exercise videos-is included to fully prepare for exam day. This study guide: -Covers all Exam: MD-100 objectives -Prepares readers to implement, install, and configure Windows 10 -Reinforces comprehension and retention of central exam topics -Helps readers learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client Demand for competent IT professionals is already high and continues to grow at a rapid pace. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a valuable resource for preparing for the new Exam MD-100 and MCA certification.
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- ISBN
- 9781119605980 (electronic bk. : oBook)
1119605989 (electronic bk. : oBook)
1119605911
9781119605911
1119605903 (Paper)
9781119605904
1119605946 (Paper)
9781119605942
9781119605935
1119605938 - Note
- Includes index.
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