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This course provides comprehensive training on deploying, configuring, and managing devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 environment. Participants will learn both on-premise and cloud-based management techniques, with a focus on tools like Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Important - This course has MFA Requirements. Please read this link and download the MFA app, prior to attending.

Experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Windows 11, and non-Windows devices.

Target Audience

IT professionals responsible for managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps in corporate environments, focusing on endpoint security and cloud management.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Deploy and manage devices using both on-premise tools like Configuration Manager and cloud-based tools like Intune
Secure devices and manage identities with Microsoft Entra ID
Implement device compliance and security policies using Intune
Transition to modern endpoint management with Windows Autopilot
Use Microsoft Defender to enhance security across devices and applications

Module 1: Explore the enterprise desktop

Overview of modern management and enterprise desktop lifecycle
Planning for hardware strategies and post-deployment considerations

Module 2: Explore Windows editions

Differences between Windows editions
Hardware requirements for Windows 11 installation

Module 3: Understand Microsoft Entra ID

Overview of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and its comparison with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Usage of Entra ID for managing cloud-based applications

Module 4: Manage Microsoft Entra identities

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user management
Synchronizing identities between AD DS and Microsoft Entra ID

Module 5: Manage device authentication

Azure AD join setup and management of authenticated devices

Module 6: Deploy using on-premise tools

Deploy devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
Use of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for client deployment

Module 7: Deploy using cloud-based tools

Device enrollment and management with Microsoft Intune
Modern deployment using Windows Autopilot

Module 8: Execute and manage device profiles

Creation and deployment of custom device profiles with Intune
Managing device synchronization and scripting

Module 9: Administer mobile application management

Deploy and secure mobile applications with Intune
App management via Microsoft Store and Group Policy

Module 10: Protect identities and secure organizational access

Implement Windows Hello for Business and multi-factor authentication
Configure VPN access and conditional access policies

Module 11: Implement device compliance

Set up and manage device compliance policies using Intune
Reporting on device compliance and conditional access

Module 12: Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Configure endpoint security tools like Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Firewall, and Credential Guard

Module 13: Plan transition to modern endpoint management

Co-management strategies for transitioning from on-premise to cloud-based management solutions

Exams / Certification

This course prepares learners for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate certification. But the exam Is sold separately.

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our United Kingdom facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom

11 November 2024