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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

Working with PowerShell

Windows PowerShell is a powerful tool that you can use to configure a Windows 10 device using the Command-Line Interface (CLI). PowerShell allows desktop support staff and administrators to create reusable scripts to make more complex configuration changes quickly or apply changes to multiple devices.

Windows PowerShell is an integrated shell environment that enables scriptable, flexible, and comprehensive management of Windows 10:

Figure 3.20 - The Windows PowerShell command line window

Windows PowerShell has several features that make it ideal for the local and remote management of one or more Windows 10 devices. These features are as follows:

  • Windows OS integration: This is a built-in feature in Windows 10 and other earlier Windows versions, such as Windows 7 and Windows Server 2016.
  • Remote management capability: You can use PowerShell to manage remote computers.
  • Script-based execution: You can use PowerShell scripts...