MD-102 · Protect devices

Manage device updates

Objective 3.2 · Manage device updates.

5 learning blocksNext: about 18 minutes12 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 5

Compare Windows update ring · Feature update deployment · Quality update deployment · Pause updates

Current · 18 min
Learn with your providerOpen a provider lesson below, then return to try four related questions.
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Windows update ring

Controls deferrals deadlines restart behavior and user experience for Windows updates.

Feature update deployment

Targets a supported Windows release independently from normal update-ring deferrals.

Quality update deployment

Targets monthly or expedited quality releases to managed devices.

Pause updates

Temporarily stops a selected update policy while an issue is investigated.

Your sessionabout 18 minutes

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

Block 2 of 5

Compare Windows Hotpatch policy · Windows Autopatch · Uninstall quality update

18 min
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Uninstall quality update

Removes the latest supported Windows quality update from targeted devices.

Windows Autopatch

Manages staged Windows update deployment through service-controlled deployment rings.

Windows Hotpatch policy

Deploys eligible security updates without a restart on supported Windows editions and configurations.

Your sessionabout 18 minutes

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

Block 3 of 5

Compare Driver update policy · Safeguard hold · Windows update report

15 min
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Driver update policy

Reviews approves and schedules applicable Windows driver updates.

Safeguard hold

Prevents a feature update on devices with a known compatibility issue.

Windows update report

Shows update deployment status failures and device readiness across managed endpoints.

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 5

Understand Apple device update policy

10 min
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Apple device update policy

Schedules and controls supported iOS iPadOS or macOS operating-system updates.

Your sessionabout 10 minutes

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

Block 5 of 5

Understand Android FOTA policy

10 min
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Android FOTA policy

Controls supported firmware-over-the-air updates for managed Android devices.

Your sessionabout 10 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 ↗