Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator
(5 days)
Course Description
In this course, students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course introduces essential elements of modern management and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies like Microsoft Entra, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Intune Suite and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data.Learning Objectives
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Explore endpoint management
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Execute device enrollment
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Configure profiles for users and devices
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Examine application management
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Manage authentication and compliance
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Manage endpoint security
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Deploy using on-premises-based tools
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Deploy using cloud-based tools
Who Should Attend
Administrator.
The Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in a corporate setting. Their duties include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. They work alongside the M365 Enterprise Administrator to develop and execute a device strategy that aligns with the requirements of a modern organization. Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrators should be well-versed in M365 workloads and possess extensive skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, as well as non-Windows devices. Their role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises management technologies.
Prerequisites
- Strong technical skills installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Windows 10 OS or later
- Strong understanding of computer networking, client security, and application concepts
- Experience using Active Directory Domain Services
Course Outline
Module 1: Explore endpoint management
Explore the Enterprise Desktop
Explore Windows Editions
Understand Microsoft Entra ID
Manage Microsoft Entra identities
Module 2: Execute device enrollment
Manage device authentication
Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune
Module 3: Configure profiles for user and devices
Execute device profiles
Oversee device profiles
Maintain user profiles
Module 4: Examine application management
Execute mobile application management
Deploy and update applications
Administer endpoint applications
Module 5: Manage authentication and compliance
Protect identities in Microsoft Entra ID
Enable organizational access
Implement device compliance
Generate inventory and compliance 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
Module 7: Deploy using onpremises based tools
Assess deployment readiness
Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager
Module 8: Deploy using cloud based tools
Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot
Implement dynamic deployment methods
Plan a transition to modern endpoint management
Manage Windows 365
Manage Azure Virtual Desktop
Explore Microsoft Intune Suite
