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Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide

By : Jeroen Burgerhout
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Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide

By: Jeroen Burgerhout

Overview of this book

Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the MD-100 exam, helping you take the exam with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt. Complete with a clear, succinct explanation of key concepts, self-assessment questions, tips, and mock exams with detailed answers, this MD-100 study guide covers different facets of upgrading and deploying Windows 10. You’ll learn how to manage devices and data, configure connectivity, troubleshoot OS and app problems, and secure and maintain Windows 10 with updates and recovery. You’ll also explore different Windows 10 editions and learn how to choose the best fit for your organization. This book will guide you in installing and configuring Windows 10 using different approaches. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with managing local users and groups in Windows 10 and learn how to establish connections via different networks, such as a LAN and WLAN/Wi-Fi. By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MD-100 certification exam and become a Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Section 1 : Deploying Windows
5
Section 2 : Managing Devices and Data
10
Section 3: Configuring Connectivity
13
Section 4: Maintaining Windows
17
Chapter 13: Mock Exam (A and B)
18
Assessments

Performing file recovery

A computer contains various types of data that it stores at different locations. Types of computer data include configuration files for the Operating System (OS), user-related settings for the device, and user data. The latter might consist of documents, photographs, spreadsheets, and other file types. Computers are highly reliable, and most operating systems are stable and recoverable, but there are issues that can sometimes result in data loss.

To avoid data loss, we strongly recommend that user data is maintained on file servers or cloud-based solutions, where it is readily accessible and securely backed up. Windows tools, such as Folder Redirection or OneDrive, include transparent and secure offline access to reliable storage for users.

A system malfunction could be as easy as resetting the Personal Computer (PC) or providing a new PC in familiar situations and workloads, allowing the user to continue working on login. Enabling these solutions will...