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Virtual, hands-on learning labs allow you to apply your technical skills using live hardware and software hosted in the cloud. So Sybex has bundled Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops labs from Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, with our popular MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101. Working in these labs gives you the same experience you need to prepare for the MD-101 exam that you would face in a real-life setting. Used in addition to the book, the labs are a proven way to prepare for the certification and for work in the Windows administration field. Microsoft’s Modern Desktop integrates Windows 10, Office 365, and advanced security capabilities. Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification candidates need to be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and demonstrate proficiency in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. The new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops measures candidate’s ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, and manage apps and data. Candidates are required to know how to perform a range of tasks to pass the exam and earn certification. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101 provides in-depth examination of the complexities of Microsoft 365. Focusing on the job role of IT administrators, this clear, authoritative guide covers 100% of the new exam objectives. Real-world examples, detailed explanations, practical exercises, and challenging review questions help readers fully prepare for the exam. Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—in which candidates can access an assessment test, electronic flash cards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams—is included to provide comprehensive exam preparation. Topics include: Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment and Windows Autopilot Upgrading devices to Windows 10 and managing updates and device authentication Managing access polices, compliance policies, and device and user profiles Implementing and managing Windows Defender and Intune device enrollment Deploying and updating applications and implementing Mobile Application Management (MAM) The move to Windows 10 has greatly increased the demand for qualified and certified desktop administrators in corporate and enterprise settings. MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops is an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking MCA certification. And with this edition you also get Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.NOTE: The title requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription. This subscription will be needed to complete specific tasks in the labs. A free 30-day trial account can be created at the Microsoft 365 website.

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The essential study guide for the new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification—covers Exam MD-100: Windows 10! The new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification exam measures a candidate’s ability to deploy Windows, manage devices and data, configure connectivity, and maintain Windows. MCA certification, sought by a growing number of employers, is an important part of any IT professional’s resume. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a must-have book for anyone preparing for certification. This clear and accurate study guide covers 100% of exam objectives—providing hands-on exercises, challenging review questions, full explanations, and real-world examples. From the intricacies of Windows deployment to advanced security and enterprise capabilities, each chapter explains everything candidates need to know for passing the exam and earning MCA certification. This accurate, up-to-date study guide is designed to prepare administrators to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—comprising a self-assessment test, a bonus practice exam, flashcards, a searchable glossary, and chapter exercise videos—is included to fully prepare for exam day. This study guide: Covers all Exam: MD-100 objectives Prepares readers to implement, install, and configure Windows 10 Reinforces comprehension and retention of central exam topics Helps readers learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client Demand for competent IT professionals is already high and continues to grow at a rapid pace. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a valuable resource for preparing for the new Exam MD-100 and MCA certification.

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Comprehensive preparation for the final MCSA exam, updated for Windows Server 2016 MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-742 is the ultimate preparation resource for the third and final MCSA exam. Tightly focused and highly relevant, this guide provides everything you need to go into the exam fully prepared; expert coverage of all exam objectives helps ensure comprehensive understanding, and hundreds of practice questions help you track your progress and prioritize areas most in need of review. Access to online study aids allows you to study on the go, with electronic flashcards, practice tests, and a glossary to help you get the most out of your preparation plan. Hands-on exercises test your practical skills, while real-world scenarios give you a preview of how MCSA skills and concepts are applied in the workplace. Bestselling author and four-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, covers server deployment, maintenance, and management; file and print server configuration; network services and access; Active Directory; Group Policy; server infrastructure and more, this book is your comprehensive companion for the latest exam. Study 100 percent of Exam 70-742 objectives, updated for Windows Server 2016 Practice your skills with real-world hands-on exercises Review from anywhere with access to online study aids Assess your readiness with challenging practice exams Windows Server 2016 includes enhancements to Hyper-V, Storage Spaces, and Active Directory, along with many brand new and updated features—all of which are reflected in the latest exam. To ensure complete readiness and avoid exam-day surprises, it is critical that your study resources be up-to-date and comprehensive in scope; MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-742 covers everything you need to know, with a practical approach that promotes true understanding.

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The must-have preparation guide for MCA Modern Desktop certification—covers the new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops! Microsoft’s Modern Desktop integrates Windows 10, Office 365, and advanced security capabilities. Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification candidates need to be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and demonstrate proficiency in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. The new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops measures candidate’s ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, and manage apps and data. Candidates are required to know how to perform a range of tasks to pass the exam and earn certification. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101 provides in-depth examination of the complexities of Microsoft 365. Focusing on the job role of IT administrators, this clear, authoritative guide covers 100% of the new exam objectives. Real-world examples, detailed explanations, practical exercises, and challenging review questions help readers fully prepare for the exam. Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—in which candidates can access an assessment test, electronic flash cards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams—is included to provide comprehensive exam preparation. Topics include: Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment and Windows Autopilot Upgrading devices to Windows 10 and managing updates and device authentication Managing access polices, compliance policies, and device and user profiles Implementing and managing Windows Defender and Intune device enrollment Deploying and updating applications and implementing Mobile Application Management (MAM) The move to Windows 10 has greatly increased the demand for qualified and certified desktop administrators in corporate and enterprise settings. MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops is an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking MCA certification.

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Virtual, hands-on learning labs allow you to apply your technical skills using live hardware and software hosted in the cloud. So Sybex has bundled Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop from Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, with our popular MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100. Working in these labs gives you the same experience you need to prepare for the Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop MD-100 that you would face in a real-life setting. Used in addition to the book, the labs are a proven way to prepare for the certification and for work in the Windows IT professional field. The new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification exam measures a candidate’s ability to deploy Windows, manage devices and data, configure connectivity, and maintain Windows. MCA certification, sought by a growing number of employers, is an important part of any IT professional’s resume. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a must-have book for anyone preparing for certification. This clear and accurate study guide covers 100% of exam objectives—providing hands-on exercises, challenging review questions, full explanations, and real-world examples to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—comprising a self-assessment test, a bonus practice exam, flashcards, a searchable glossary, and chapter exercise videos—is included to fully prepare for exam day. This study guide: Covers all Exam: MD-100 objectives Prepares readers to implement, install, and configure Windows 10 Reinforces comprehension and retention of central exam topics Helps readers learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client Demand for competent IT professionals is already high and continues to grow at a rapid pace. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a valuable resource for preparing for the new Exam MD-100 and MCA certification. And with this edition you also get Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.

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The bestselling MCSA 70-740 study guide, updated for the latest exam MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide is your ultimate resource for Exam 70-740. Covering 100% of all exam objectives, this study guide goes far beyond concept review with real-world scenarios containing expert insights, chapter review questions, hands-on practice exercises while the Sybex interactive learning environment provides additional last minute review through practice exams, electronic flashcards, and searchable glossary. This new edition has been fully updated to align with the Windows Server 2016 exam, featuring authoritative coverage of installation, configuration, server roles, Hyper-V, core network services, Active Directory, Group Policy, security, remote access, disaster recovery, and more. The vast majority of servers around the world use Windows Server, and the 2016 release includes a host of new features and updates. This study guide has been updated to prepare you for these changes so you can be confident on exam day and beyond. Study 100% of Exam 70-740 objectives Gain hands-on practice performing critical tasks Link concept to practice through real-world scenarios Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment Whether you want to sit for the exam, or simply improve your job performance, this Sybex study guide will give you the expert insight to learn the key concepts and latest updates to Windows Server 2016.

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NOTE: The correct URL to access the Sybex interactive online test bank and study tools is www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep. The book’s back cover, Introduction, and last page in the book provided the wrong URL. We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused you.Master 100 percent of Microsoft Windows 10 exam with real-world hands-on practice MCSA: Microsoft Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is your ultimate preparation resource for the new Windows 10 certification. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this new edition digs deeper into the intricacies of the Windows OS and provides the most up-to-date information on new Windows 10 technologies. With complete coverage of all exam topics, this invaluable guide walks you through device planning, deployment, and management; network and storage configuration; access, data, app, and recovery management, and much more to help you master the exam material. You also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment, featuring electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams designed to give you a preview of exam day. MCSA: Microsoft Windows 10 is the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification for Windows 10, testing your abilities in a broad variety of associate-level tasks. This book rounds them up into a comprehensive knowledge base to help you clarify, memorize, and deepen your understanding so you can approach exam day with confidence. Master 100 percent of exam 70-697, Configuring Windows Devices, objectives Get more hands-on practice in real-world scenarios Test your knowledge with challenging review questions Access digital study aids and practice tests for comprehensive prep Windows is the world's leading operating system, with an estimated 90 percent share of the desktop OS market. There are currently over 110 million Windows 10 users, and that number is expected to rise—putting Windows 10 Specialists in high demand in the job market. If you're ready to fill the growing need for trained Windows 10 associates, Microsoft Configuring Windows Devices Study Guide Exam 70-697 has you covered for complete and detailed exam preparation.

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Your 2-exams-in-1 study guide for the next-gen Windows Server 2022 certification In MCA Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Complete Study Guide: Exam AZ-800 and Exam AZ-801, five-time Microsoft MVP and veteran IT trainer William Panek delivers a one-stop resource to help you efficiently prepare for and pass the required exams for Microsoft’s latest Windows Server certification. In the book, you’ll learn to expertly administer Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The book provides hands-on explanations of all relevant Windows Server administration tasks, from security to migration, monitoring, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and more. You’ll also find: 100% coverage of the objectives of each of the exams required to access an in-demand and lucrative new certification The skills and tools you’ll need to succeed as a newly minted Windows Server 2022 administrator Complimentary access to Sybex’ superior interactive online learning environment and test bank, which offers hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary A practical and indispensable resource for anyone seeking to acquire the brand-new MCA Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification, MCA Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Complete Study Guide also deserves a place in the libraries of aspiring and practicing network and system administrators looking for an actionable guide to on-premises, hybrid, and cloud Windows Server 2022 environments.

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Complete, UPDATED study guide for MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exams, MD-100 and MD-101. Covers new Windows 11, services, technologies, and more! MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide, Second Edition, is your all-in-one guide to preparing for the exams that will earn you the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification! In this book, well-known Windows guru and five-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, guides you through the latest versions of the Windows Client exam (MD-100) and the Managing Modern Desktops exam (MD-101). This one-stop resource covers 100% of the objectives for both exams, providing real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. You’ll also dive deeper into some of the more complex topics and technologies, including deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows; managing devices and data; configuring storage and connectivity; managing apps and data; and more. Learn everything you need to know to pass the MD-100 and MD-101 exams Earn your MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification to launch or advance your career Access exercises, review questions, flashcards, and practice exams, in the book and online Master all of the test objectives for the latest exam versions—updated for Windows 11 With this study guide, you also get access to Sybex’s superior online learning environment, including an assessment test, hundreds of practice exams, flashcards, searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises. This is the perfect test prep resource for admins preparing for certification and anyone looking to upgrade their existing skills to Microsoft’s latest desktop client.

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Extend your on-premises Windows Server deployments to the cloud with Azure In Mastering Windows Server 2022 with Azure Cloud Services: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, 5-time Microsoft MVP Winner William Panek delivers a comprehensive and practical blueprint for planning, implementing, and managing environments that include Azure IaaS-hosted Windows Server-based workloads. You’ll learn to use the expansive, hybrid capabilities of Azure, how to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and how to manage and secure Azure virtual machines running Windows Server 2022. This book also offers: Foundational explanations of core Azure capabilities, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Explorations of the tools you’ll need to implement Azure solutions, including Windows Admin Center and PowerShell Examples of implementing identity in Hybrid scenarios, including Azure AD DS on Azure IaaS and managed AD DS Perfect for IT professionals who manage on-premises Windows Server environments, seek to use Azure to manage server workloads, and want to secure virtual machines running on Windows Server 2022, Mastering Windows Server 2022 with Azure Cloud Services: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS is also a must-read resource for anyone involved in administering or operating Microsoft Azure IaaS workloads.

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Become a proficient Microsoft Azure solutions architect Azure certifications are critical to the millions of IT professionals Microsoft has certified as MCSE and MCSA in Windows Server in the last 20 years. All of these professionals need to certify in key Azure exams to stay current and advance in their careers. Exams AZ-303 and AZ-304 are the key solutions architect exams that experienced Windows professionals will find most useful at the intermediate and advanced points of their careers. Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and Design Complete Study Guide Exams AZ-303 and AZ-304 covers the two critical Microsoft Azure exams that intermediate and advanced Microsoft IT professionals will need to show proficiency as their organizations move to the Azure cloud. Understand Azure Set up your Microsoft Cloud network Solve real-world problems Get the confidence to pass the exam By learning all of these things plus using the Study Guide review questions and practice exams, the reader will be ready to take the exam and perform the job with confidence.

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Get prepared for the high-stakes MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification exam Windows Server 2016 is the latest version of Microsoft's Windows server operating system, and the ideal server for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 desktop clients. Windows Server 2016 will include many new and updated features, including enhancements to Hyper-V, Storage Spaces, and Active Directory. MCSA Windows Server 2016 Practice Tests provides 10 unique 85-question chapter tests, covering the ten MCSA Windows Server 2016 objective domains, PLUS three additional 50-question practice exams, for a total of 1000 practice test questions. • Practice tests are a popular way for certification candidates to prepare for taking exams • The practice test questions provide comprehensive coverage of the exam objectives • Covers all three exams: 70-740, 70-741, 70-742 • Written by a five-time Microsoft MVP Winner This book helps you gain the confidence you need and prepares you for taking the three required Exams 70-740, 70-741, and 70-742, or upgrade Exam 70-743. The practice test questions prepare you for test success.

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