{"id":84947,"date":"2022-09-21T02:02:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T07:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=84947"},"modified":"2024-04-30T14:50:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:20:11","slug":"md-101-preparation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Guide on Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/md-101-managing-modern-desktops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop<\/a> certification is a great way to get started in your Microsoft 365 Career !<\/p>\n<p>This certification validates your ability to manage and support modern desktop environments, including Windows 10 and Office 365. With this certification, you&#8217;ll be able to demonstrate your skills to potential employers and show them that you&#8217;re ready to take on a challenging role in IT.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog will guide you through all the nitty-gritty of the MD-101 certification exam: certification overview, detailed syllabus, learning outcomes, benefits, prior requirements, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Latest Updates : <\/em><b>MD-101<\/b><b> will retire on September 30, 2023. A replacement exam, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/md-102-endpoint-administrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MD-102: Endpoint Administrator(beta)<\/b><\/a><b>, is available.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dig in!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops Certification exam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#What_are_the_skills_you_learn_from_the_MD-101_certification_exam\" >What are the skills you learn from the MD-101 certification exam?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Who_should_take_this_exam\" >Who should take this exam?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Why_should_you_go_for_the_MD-101_certification\" >Why should you go for the MD-101 certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Exam_Format_of_MD-101_Managing_Modern_Desktop_Certification\" >Exam Format of MD-101 Managing Modern Desktop Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Prerequisites_of_the_MD-101_exam\" >Prerequisites of the MD-101 exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Domains_for_the_MD-101_certification_exam\" >Domains for the MD-101 certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Study_materials_to_refer_for_MD-101_certification_exam\" >Study materials to refer for MD-101 certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#How_to_prepare_for_the_MD-101_exam\" >How to prepare for the MD-101 exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/md-101-preparation-guide\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_about_MD-101_Managing_Modern_Desktops_Certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All about MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops Certification exam\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/exams\/md-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification will help enhance and sharpen your skills in handling, implementing and configuring Windows Clients inside a domain environment, configuring policy management, handling AD DS and Azure AD users and groups, and similar activities. As an MD-101 certified professional, you will be responsible for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain and secure Windows Devices and information stored there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administering Windows Clients in Azure Active Directory environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure policies management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complying with policy management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage and maintain devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage applications and policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle Azure AD users and groups and AD DS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy PXE boot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with Microsoft 365 security administrator, Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator, and Windows server administrators to deploy the modern device and desktop strategy to meet business requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MD-101 exam will test your abilities to perform mission-critical actions like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84959 size-medium aligncenter\" title=\"MD-101 Certification\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-300x300.webp\" alt=\"MD-101 Certification\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-365-modern-desktop-administrator-associate-official-training-certification-_1_.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement Windows clients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle access and identity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage compliance policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle config profiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure, maintain and handle devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Know About: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/microsoft-365-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Certification Path<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_skills_you_learn_from_the_MD-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the skills you learn from the MD-101 certification exam?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certification will help you unlock numerous skills and abilities and become a pro at managing Windows Desktop. To name some, here are a few learning outcomes of the MD-101 certification:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading and implementing Windows OS<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will learn how to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and deploy Windows 10 using dynamic deployment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess, select and evaluate relevant alternatives for deployment, troubleshoot packages of provisioning, pilot installation and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and deploy Windows 10 through Windows AutoPilot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use deployment profile creation, piloting deployment, extract, validate and assign hardware info to CSV files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import device hardware info into cloud services and use troubleshooting techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade existing systems to Windows 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage upgrades of devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure Windows Analytics infrastructures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrate a user profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure Windows update for business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize Windows 10 delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement feature updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build capacity to handle device authentication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle sign-on options and implement Azure AD joined devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle profiles and policies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you will dive deeper into skills like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-managing strategy recommendation and precedence deployment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrate group policy into MDM policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan, deploy and handle conditional access policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure device profiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle and configure user profiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy OneDrive and sync settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle Enterprise State Roaming in Azure AD domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing devices<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will delve into how to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle Windows Defender and Windows Defender Application Guard, Exploit guard and Credential guard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy WD advanced threat protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle and integrate WD application control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle Intune device enrolment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure enrolment setting, Intune automatic and non-Windows device enrolment settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create custom device inventory reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review device inventory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor health of Windows and log analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control device protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing apps and data<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will take a deep dive into:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement and update apps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign apps into groups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install apps into Intune<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate Office 365 Pro Plus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable side-loading of images and apps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate Office data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure assigned access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure IE enterprise mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy Mobile app management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install MAM policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy AIP templates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_take_this_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should take this exam?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MD-101 exam is especially for those who want to introduce Windows best practices and make the employee experience working with Windows apps and devices. Other than this, this certification can be a relevant career milestone for you if you are a:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT asset management professional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIOs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network engineers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise architects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other IT professionals having expertise in implementing, maintaining and configuring Windows Client.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_go_for_the_MD-101_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should you go for the MD-101 certification?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-83608 size-full\" title=\"Microsoft 365 certification Path\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1.webp\" alt=\"microsoft 365 certification path\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-1024x603.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-768x452.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-1536x905.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-2048x1207.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-713x420.webp 713w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-640x377.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-681x400.webp 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/microsoft-365-certification-path-1-150x88.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are countless reasons why you should go for the MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops certification. For starters:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with Microsoft 365 and Windows ensures smooth employee experiences and enhanced business outcomes. But to keep the pace up in the long run, businesses would need to regularly keep in touch with the vendors and pay hefty amounts to maintain the system. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">So, organizations are increasingly hiring professionals who are a pro at handling and maintaining Windows devices and troubleshooting issues. And the best way to leverage this opportunity is to get MD-101 certified.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, MD-101 is a great stepping stone if you want to get specialized in Microsoft. You may be already working as an infrastructure administrator, but tailoring those skills for the most industry-relevant domain can open doors to many opportunities in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You increase your market value by becoming MD-101 certified. A highly skilled Windows Desktops professional can earn upto as high as USD 60,000 to USD 80,000 in a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You increase your chances of working for some of the most reputed global organizations. Some big-shot names actively hiring Microsoft professionals are Bank of America, FirstEnergy, Echostar, Healthstream, Baer Group, Intel, Leidos, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Format_of_MD-101_Managing_Modern_Desktop_Certification\"><\/span>Exam Format of MD-101 Managing Modern Desktop Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Below image shows the overview of MD-101 Managing Modern Desktop Certification exam duration, passing score, etc,.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84949 size-full\" title=\"MD-101 Managing Modern Desktop Exam Format\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details.png\" alt=\"MD-101 exam format\" width=\"1087\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details.png 1087w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-684x420.png 684w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-640x393.png 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-681x418.png 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/md-101-exam-details-150x92.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites_of_the_MD-101_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites of the MD-101 exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you don\u2019t need any prior work experience to be eligible for this exam. However, you need to have a better understanding of the following concepts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client computer networking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-based solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy-based management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domains_for_the_MD-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domains for the MD-101 certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MD-101 certification exam covers five domains and carries specific weightage in the exam. Here\u2019s what the breakup looks like:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Domain<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing Windows Client\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing identity and access<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling compliance policies and config profiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing, handling, and maintaining devices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage applications<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these domain has several subtopics that includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementing Windows Client\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Planning Windows Client implementation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use Windows AutoPilot to implement Windows client provisioning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Utilize the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to plan and carry out Windows client deployment\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Managing identity and access<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Handle identity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Plan and deploy conditional access<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handling compliance policies and config profiles<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Deploy device compliance policies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Implement device config profiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Securing, handling, and maintaining devices<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Handle life cycle of devices<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Monitor device and handle device updates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Plan and secure endpoints<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage applications<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Implement and update apps<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Enable app configuration and app protection policies<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_materials_to_refer_for_MD-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study materials to refer for MD-101 certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft offers almost everything you need to kickstart your certification journey. Similarly, for MD-101 exams, Microsoft resources will help you strategize a systematic preparation path. For starters, the MD-101 learning path which includes nine chapters:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring modern management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing device enrolment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring device and user profiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring app management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle compliance and authentication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing and securing Windows Client<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement on-prem tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging analytics and handling updates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you have instruction-led video courses. The MD 101T00: Managing Modern Desktops is a five-day instructor-led training capturing technologies and tools like Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for EndPoint, Azure Information Protection, integrating existing systems into Microsoft Intune, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third, you can notch up your final prep phases by attempting the Microsoft\u2019s exam sandbox and official practice papers. These are nuanced exam papers with exhaustive explanations of answers and will help you get the demo experience of the actual exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you want to increase your practical exposure in this domain, you can use GitHub\u2019s hands-on labs and apply your theoretical knowledge to understand real-world challenges. You can also explore Microsoft Learn, the tech community where you can network with MD-101 experts and clarify your doubts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prepare_for_the_MD-101_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prepare for the MD-101 exam?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good part about the MD-101 exam is that it\u2019s not complicated. The domains are pretty much the foundational blocks, so you don\u2019t need any rigorous or in-depth knowledge to appear for this exam. To make the prep even more frictionless, here are a few pro tips you can include in your prep strategy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through the Microsoft study guide. Understand the exam objectives and prepare a calendar. This way, you won\u2019t leave anything for the last moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the topics included in the prerequisites and recommendations. Delve deeper into client computer networking, policy-based and device management rules and cloud solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then pick up Microsoft&#8217;s learning path and start diving deeper into the domains and subtopics. Watch the instructor-led videos for better clarity on the subject.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you feel confident about your preparation, then go for md-101 practice test and md-101 sample questions. You will find innumerable question dumps for Microsoft certifications. Go for self-evaluation, bridge the learning gaps, and attempt again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for errors again. When you see not a single one, register for the main exam and add a milestone to your credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn more about how Microsoft 365 works and how it can help your career, read our blogs:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/microsoft-365-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft 365 Certification Path<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/threat-protection-with-microsoft-365-defender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threat Protection with Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What is the process to get MD-101 certified?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s similar to any other Microsoft certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an account or log in to the Microsoft Portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the course (MD-101) and schedule for the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the delivery mode: Pearson center or any other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll for the cert course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through the learning path, instructor-led training videos and sample papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempt the exam and receive certification after successful completion of the program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is the cost of the MD-101 exam?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for the MD-101 exams, you have to pay USD 165 or INR 4800.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the length of the MD-101 exam?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MD-101 exam is 100 minutes long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many questions are there in the MD-101 exam? What are the question formats?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MD-101 certification exam has 55 questions in the form of multiple responses, MCQs, true\/false, yes\/no, case studies and drag and drop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the passing marks?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a scale of 1-1000, the passing mark for the MD-101 exam is 700.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the validity of the MD-101 certification?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certification will be valid for one year from the date of passing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the MD-101 exam retake policy?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft will allow you five attempts every year to clear the MD-101 exam. The retake policy states that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to wait for one day before applying for a re-attempt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot qualify for the second attempt, you have to wait for more than 14 days to reapply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies for the other three reattempts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is the rescheduled policy for the MD-101 exam?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for a free cancellation till the next twenty four hours or one day before the exam date and apply for the next one. However, if you fail to appear for the exam without rescheduling, your entire registration ammount can be forfeited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is there any book I can refer to for preparing for the MD-101 exam?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out <\/span><b>Exam Ref MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book by Andrew Warren and Andrew Bettany. It is available as an eBook on the Microsoft Press Store by Pearson. The book describes the knowledge and skills required to master modern Windows 10 desktops. It is specifically designed for Windows Desktops administrators and helps them develop a holistic view and heuristics to ace their responsibilities as an MD-101 certified professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What could be the next step after the MD-101 certification?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the MD-101 exam, you can try the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate program. You can take your modern Windows 10 desktop administration skills one level up with the help of this certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this blog helps you strategize your learning process and make the MD-101 certification journey a breeze. Apart from this, if you want to notch up your preparation by a mile, check out Whizlabs\u2019 resources, tailor-made for the MD-101 exam. You will find:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and practice tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/azure-sandbox\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure sandbox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to play around and experiment in the virtual Azure environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure hands-on labs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to level up your hands-on skills and experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any doubts on this preparatory guide, then feel free to comment us!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop certification is a great way to get started in your Microsoft 365 Career ! 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