Microsoft 206972 Deploying and Managing Windows 10 Using Enterprise Services

This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in specializing in Windows 10 desktop and application deployments, and in managing cloud-based application and data service environments for medium-to-large enterprise organizations. These professionals typically work with networks that are configured as Windows Server domain-based environments with managed access to the Internet and cloud services. This course also is intended to provide skills for individuals who seek to pass the 70-697 Configuring Windows Devices exam

Students should have at least two years of experience in the IT field and should already have the following technical knowledge:

• Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
• Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Azure AD principles
• Windows Server 2016 fundamentals
• The Windows client operating system essentials; for example, working knowledge of Windows 10 and/or Windows 8.1
• Attended Course 20697-1: Installing and Configuring Windows 10 or have equivalent knowledge.

 

Module 1: Managing Desktops and Devices in an Enterprise Environment

This module explains the most current trends and information related to desktop and device management in the enterprise. It also provides an overview of on-premises management compared to cloud-based IT management and services.

Lessons

• Managing Windows 10 in the Enterprise
• Managing a Mobile Workforce
• Supporting Devices in the Enterprise
• Extending IT Management and Services to the Cloud

Lab : Planning for Windows 10 and Device Management in the Enterprise

• Reading the scenario

Module 2: Deploying Windows 10 Enterprise Desktops

This module explains the various deployment scenarios for Windows 10 and the considerations to keep in mind while performing these deployments. This module also explains how to deploy Windows 10 by using the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (WADK) and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). This module also explains how to maintain Windows 10 by using DISM and Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD). Additionally, it explains the different types of volume activation technologies and tools to manage activation.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows 10 Enterprise Deployment
• Customizing Enterprise Desktop Deployments
• Deploying Windows 10 by Using MDT
• Maintaining a Windows 10 Installation
• Volume License Activation for Windows 10

Lab : Building a Reference Image by Using Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) Tools

• Configuring Custom Windows PE Boot Media
• Creating a Custom Answer File by Using Windows SIM
• Installing a Reference Computer by Using an Answer File
• Preparing a Reference Computer by Using Sysprep
• Capturing a Reference Computer

Lab : Using MDT to Deploy Windows 10 Desktops

• Creating and Configuring an MDT Deployment Share
• Creating a Task Sequence
• Deploying a Windows 10 Image by Using MDT

Lab : Maintaining a Windows 10 Installation by Using Windows ICD

• Creating and Configuring a Windows ICD Provisioning Package

Module 3: Managing User Profiles and User State Virtualization

This module explains how to manage user profiles and user state using tools such as the User State Migration Tool (USMT) and User Experience Virtualization (UE-V).

Lessons

• Managing User Profiles and User State
• Implementing User State Virtualization by Using Group Policy
• Configuring UE-V
• Managing User State Migration

Lab : Configuring User Profiles and User State Virtualization

• Configuring Roaming User Profiles and Folder Redirection
• Implementing and Configuring UE-V 

Lab : Migrating User State by Using USMT

• Creating and Customizing USMT XML Files
• Capturing and Restoring User State on a Target Computer

Module 4: Managing Desktop and Application Settings by Using Group Policy

This module explains how to manage Group Policy inheritance, administrative templates, and common enterprise desktop settings. This module also explains how to apply Group Policy Preferences using targeting and filtering.

Lessons

• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Configuring Enterprise Desktops by Using Group Policy
• Overview of Group Policy Preferences

Lab : Configuring Group Policy Objects and Settings

• Managing Windows 10 by Using Group Policy

Lab : Using Group Policy Preferences to Manage Desktop Settings

• Configuring Group Policy Preferences to Apply Drive and Printer Mapping

Module 5: Managing Windows 10 Sign-In and Identity

This module explains the concept of identity and explains the methods to enhance identity security. This module also explains cloud identities and the use of Azure Active Directory in enterprise organizations.

Lessons

• Overview of Enterprise Identity
• Planning for Cloud Identity Integration

Lab : Integrating a Microsoft Account with a Domain Account

• Signing up for a Microsoft Account
• Connecting a Microsoft Account to a Domain Account

Lab : Joining Windows 10 to Azure Active Directory

• Signing up for Office 365 and Azure Trial Subscriptions
• Joining Windows 10 to Azure Active Directory

Module 6: Managing Data Access for Windows-based Devices

This module explains how to provide secure access to company data. Solutions discussed include Device Registration (previous known as Workplace Join) and Work Folders. This module also explains how to configure and share data stored in Microsoft OneDrive.

Lessons

• Overview of Data Access Solutions
• Implementing Device Registration
• Implementing Work Folders
• Managing Online Data Using Cloud-Based Storage Solutions

Lab : Configuring Data Access for Non-Domain Joined Devices

• Configuring Work Folders

Lab : Managing Data Access Using OneDrive

• Configuring OneDrive

Module 7: Managing Remote Access Solutions

This module explains how to configure a virtual private network (VPN) and DirectAccess in Windows 10. This module also explains how to publish applications in Microsoft Azure RemoteApp.

Lessons

• Overview of Remote Access Solutions
• Supporting DirectAccess with Windows 10
• Configuring VPN Access to Remote Networks
• Supporting RemoteApp

Lab : Implementing DirectAccess

• Configuring the DirectAccess Server
• Configuring DirectAccess Clients
• Validating Remote Connectivity

Lab : Configuring RemoteApp

• Creating an RD Sessiion Host Deployment
• Installing and Publishing a Remote Application
• Validating RemoteApp Functionality

Module 8: Managing Windows 10 Devices by Using Enterprise Mobility Solutions

This module provides an overview of the Enterprise Mobility + Security, Microsoft Azure Active Directory-Premium (Azure AD Premium), Azure Rights Management (Azure RMS), and Microsoft Intune.

Lessons

• Overview of the EMS
• Overview of Azure Active Directory Premium
• Overview of Azure RMS
• Overview of Intune

Lab : Implementing an Intune Subscription

• Signing Up for an Intune Trial Subscription
• Adding Intune Users

Module 9: Managing Desktop and Mobile Clients by Using Microsoft Intune

This module explains how to install the Microsoft Intune client software and configure and assign Intune policies. It also explains how to create Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies and enroll mobile devices to Intune. Additionally, this module explains how to use Intune to create and manage Windows Information Protection (WIP) policies.

Lessons

• Deploying the Intune Client Software
• Overview of Intune Policies
• MDM by Using Intune
• Overview of WIP

Lab : Installing the Intune Client Software and Configuring a Policy

• Installing the Intune Client Software
• Configuring Intune Policy Settings

Lab : Managing Mobile Devices Using Intune

• Configuring and Enrolling Mobile Devices into Intune
• Configuring a WIP Policy in Intune

Module 10: Managing Updates and Endpoint Protection by Using Microsoft Intune

This module explains how to configure updates and Endpoint Protection settings and reports using Microsoft Intune.

Lessons

• Managing Updates by Using Intune
• Managing Endpoint Protection

Lab : Managing Updates and Endpoint Protection by Using Microsoft Intune

• Configuring Updates in Intune
• Configuring Endpoint Protection in Intune

Lab : Managing Mobile Devices Using Microsoft Intune

• Configuring Updates in Intune
• Configuring Endpoint Protection in Intune

Module 11: Application and Resource Access by Using Microsoft Intune

This module explains how to use the Microsoft Intune Software Publisher to deploy applications to managed clients. This module also explains the use of certificate profiles, Wi-Fi profiles, and VPN profiles to control access to company resources.

Lessons

• Application Management by Using Intune
• The Application Deployment Process
• Managing Access to Organizational Resources

Lab : Deploying Applications by Using Microsoft Intune

• Publishing Applications for Deployment in Intune
• Deploying and Monitoring Application Deployment

Lab : Managing Resource Access by Using Intune

• Configuring Certificate Deployment in Intune
• Configuring Conditional Access Policies

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Client Hyper-V

This module explains how to create virtual switches, virtual hard disks, and virtual machines by using Client Hyper-V.

Lessons

• Installing and Configuring Client Hyper-V
• Configuring Virtual Switches
• Creating and Managing Virtual Hard Disks
• Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

Lab : Installing Client Hyper-V

• Creating a Virtual Switch, a Virtual Hard Disk, and a Virtual Machine
• Creating a Virtual Switch, a Virtual Hard Disk, and a Virtual Machine