MD-102 · Manage and maintain devices

Deploy and upgrade Windows clients using cloud-based tools

Objective 2.1 · Deploy and upgrade Windows clients using cloud-based tools.

6 learning blocksNext: about 12 minutes8 key conceptsPreview · not independently reviewed
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Trace device identity, enrollment, assignment, policy evaluation, deployment, and reporting as separate stages.

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Block 1 of 6

Compare Autopilot deployment profile · Autopilot pre-provisioning

Current · 12 min
Learn with your providerOpen a provider lesson below, then return to try four related questions.
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Autopilot deployment profile

Defines the Windows out-of-box deployment mode account type and setup experience.

Autopilot pre-provisioning

Lets technicians stage device-targeted apps and policies before the user receives a device.

Your sessionabout 12 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 2 of 6

Compare Deployment profile assignment · Autopilot diagnostics

15 min
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Deployment profile assignment

Targets the Autopilot experience to the intended registered device group.

Autopilot diagnostics

Collects deployment details that help explain out-of-box provisioning failures.

Your sessionabout 15 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 3 of 6

Understand Autopilot device preparation policy

15 min
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Autopilot device preparation policy

Defines a simplified group-based Windows provisioning experience for supported new devices.

Your sessionabout 15 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 4 of 6

Understand Windows 365 provisioning policy

18 min
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Windows 365 provisioning policy

Defines Cloud PC image network and user-assignment provisioning settings.

Your sessionabout 18 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 5 of 6

Understand Windows 11 upgrade readiness

15 min
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Windows 11 upgrade readiness

Uses Intune compatibility and deployment controls to plan a supported client upgrade.

Your sessionabout 15 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

Block 6 of 6

Understand Windows Backup and Restore policy

12 min
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Windows Backup and Restore policy

Controls supported Windows settings backup and restoration during a device transition.

Your sessionabout 12 minutes

Complete one provider lesson, then answer four related questions. That is enough for today; more practice is optional.

No setup required

Practice the reasoning here

Build a small fictional pilot. Map each user, device, group, policy, and report before deciding where a failed deployment should be repaired.

  1. State the expected result before changing or testing anything.
  2. Name the observation, command, log, or report that would confirm it.
  3. Explain why the closest alternative does not fit the same requirement.
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One lesson at a time.Your block checks prepare you for this milestone. A score of 70% or higher advances the course; finishing a practice session completes your daily goal.
Official blueprint references
Official Endpoint Administrator certification overviewMicrosoft ↗Official MD-102 study guideMicrosoft ↗