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Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

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Warning

The Russian versions of Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101 will retire on February 28, 2023.

Modern desktop administrators deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.

Important

The English language version of this certification will be updated on February 3, 2023. Please download the study guides on the Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101 pages to review upcoming changes.

Take two exams

CERTIFICATION EXAM

Windows Client

AND

CERTIFICATION EXAM

Managing Modern Desktops

Earn the certification

ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION

Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Skills measured

  • This list contains the skills measured on the exams associated with this certification. For more detailed information, visit the exam details pages and download the study guides.
  • Install and configure Windows
  • Configure and manage connectivity and storage
  • Maintain Windows
  • Protect devices and data
  • Deploy Windows client
  • Manage identity and access
  • Manage compliance policies and configuration profiles
  • Manage, maintain, and protect devices
  • Manage apps

Job role: Administrator

Required exams: MD-100 MD-101

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Two ways to prepare

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Certification exams

  • MD-100: Windows Client

    Languages: en zh-cn zh-tw de es fr it ja ko pt-br ru

    Retirement date:

    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: install and configure Windows; configure and manage connectivity and storage; maintain Windows; and protect devices and data.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Windows Client

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

  • MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

    Languages: en ja zh-cn ko de fr es pt-br ru zh-tw it

    Retirement date:

    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy Windows client; manage identity and access; manage compliance policies and configuration profiles; manage, maintain, and protect devices; and manage apps.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Managing Modern Desktops

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.