Managing Endpoints

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.

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Prepare Infrastructure for Devices
• Manage and Maintain Devices
• Manage Applications
• Protect Devices

Explore Endpoint Management

• Explore the Enterprise Desktop
• Explore Windows Editions
• Understand Microsoft Entra ID
• Manage Microsoft Entra Identities

Execute Device Enrollment

• Manage Device Authentication
• Enroll Devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Enroll Devices using Microsoft Intune

Configure Profiles for User and Devices

• Execute Device Profiles
• Oversee Device Profiles
• Maintain user Profiles

Examine Application Management

• Execute Mobile Application Management
• Deploy and Update Applications
• Administer Endpoint Applications

Manage Authentication and Compliance

• Protect Identities in Microsoft Entra ID
• Enable Organizational Access
• Implement Device Compliance
• Generate Inventory and Compliance Reports

Manage Endpoint Security

• Deploy Device Data Protection
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Deploy Using On-Premises Based Tools

• Assess Deployment Readiness
• Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager

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

Attendees should meet the followig pre-requisites:

• 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.

Recommended preparation for the following exam:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate