Exam Ref MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops, 2nd Edition

Chapter 3

Manage and protect devices

A critical part of the job role for the modern desktop administrator (MDA) is to manage and protect their users’ devices. As an MDA, you can use a number of Windows 10 components, in conjunction with Microsoft Intune features, to manage your organization’s devices. This chapter explores those components and features.

Skills covered in this chapter:

• Skill 3.1: Implement and manage device, application, and threat protection

• Skill 3.2: Manage Microsoft Intune devices

• Skill 3.3: Monitor devices

• Skill 3.4: Manage updates

Skill 3.1: Implement and manage device, application, and threat protection

Built in to Windows 10 are a number of features that are part of the Microsoft Defender suite of security apps. It’s ...