Plan your Windows devices deployment strategy

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Free Online Course: Plan your Windows devices deployment strategy provided by Microsoft Learn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge.

Overview
    • Module 1: Examine Windows 10 deployment scenarios
    • By the end of this module, you will be able to:

      • Explain how the Windows as a Service model continually provides new capabilities and updates while maintaining a high level of hardware and software compatibility
      • Explain how the modern Windows 10 deployment model combines both traditional on-premises and cloud services to deliver a streamlined, cost effective deployment experience
      • Explain how the dynamic Windows 10 deployment model can transform the existing version of Windows 10 that's included on a device to a customized version that is used in your company without reinstalling Windows 10
      • Explain how the traditional Windows 10 deployment model is image-based and uses an organization’s on-premises infrastructure
    • Module 2: Explore Windows Autopilot deployment models
    • By the end of this module, you will be able to:

      • Describe the Windows Autopilot deployment requirements
      • Configure Windows Autopilot
      • Create and assign a Windows Autopilot profile
      • Deploy and validate Windows Autopilot
      • Explain how the Autopilot self-deployment model deploys Windows 10 with little or no user interaction
      • Explain how the Autopilot pre-provisioned deployment model enables end users to provision new devices by using the preinstalled OEM image and drivers
      • Explain how the Autopilot user-driven deployment model enables new Windows 10 devices to be transformed from their initial factory state without requiring IT personnel to ever touch the device
      • Deploy BitLocker encryption for Autopiloted devices
    • Module 3: Plan your Windows 10 Subscription Activation strategy
    • By the end of this module, you will be able to:

      • Describe how Windows 10 Enterprise E3 subscriptions can be purchased through the Cloud Service Provider channel
      • Configure Virtual Desktop Access for automatic subscription activation on virtual machines
      • Explain how Windows 10 Enterprise licenses can be deployed automatically and without device restart
    • Module 4: Resolve Windows 10 upgrade errors
    • By the end of this module, you will be able to:

      • Identify resolutions to common Windows 10 upgrade errors
      • Use the SetupDiag tool to analyze Windows Setup log files
      • Troubleshoot upgrade errors using the log files generated by the Windows 10 upgrade process
      • Analyze Windows 10 error reporting
      • Reviewing the Windows 10 upgrade error codes
      • Explain common reasons for Windows 10 upgrade failures and how to resolve them
    • Module 5: Analyze Windows 10 diagnostic data using Desktop Analytics
    • By the end of this module, you will be able to:

      • Identify the types of diagnostic data captured on each device by Windows 10
      • Describe the three components of Desktop Analytics - Device Health, Update Compliance, and Upgrade Readiness
      • Explain how the Device Health tool analyzes a device's performance and reliability health
      • Explain how the Update Compliance tool analyzes how up to date a device is based on software quality updates, feature updates, and anti-virus updates
      • Explain how the Upgrade Readiness tool analyzes a device's preparedness to run a Windows 10 upgrade

Syllabus
    • Module 1: Examine Windows 10 deployment scenarios
      • Introduction
      • Explore Windows as a Service
      • Explore the Windows 10 deployment models
      • Examine the modern deployment methods
      • Examine the dynamic deployment methods
      • Examine the traditional deployment methods
      • Knowledge check
      • Summary
    • Module 2: Explore Windows Autopilot deployment models
      • Introduction
      • Explore Windows Autopilot
      • Examine the Windows Autopilot prerequisites
      • Plan the settings for Windows Autopilot profiles
      • Examine the Windows Autopilot self-deployment model
      • Examine the Windows Autopilot pre-provisioned deployment model
      • Examine the Windows Autopilot user-driven deployment model
      • Deploy BitLocker encryption for autopiloted devices
      • Knowledge check
      • Summary
    • Module 3: Plan your Windows 10 Subscription Activation strategy
      • Introduction
      • Explore Windows 10 Enterprise E3 availability through the Cloud Service Provider channel
      • Configure Virtual Desktop Access for automatic subscription activation on virtual machines
      • Deploy Windows 10 Enterprise licenses
      • Knowledge check
      • Summary
    • Module 4: Resolve Windows 10 upgrade errors
      • Introduction
      • Identify resolutions to common Windows 10 upgrade errors
      • Examine Windows Setup log files using the SetupDiag tool
      • Understand the meaning of Windows 10 upgrade error codes
      • Review common errors in the Windows 10 upgrade process
      • Examine log file events using Event Viewer
      • Troubleshoot upgrade issues using the Windows 10 log files
      • Examine common error codes and how to resolve them
      • Knowledge check
      • Summary
    • Module 5: Analyze Windows 10 diagnostic data using Desktop Analytics
      • Introduction
      • Explore Windows 10 diagnostic data
      • Explore the major components of Desktop Analytics
      • Analyze device performance issues using Device Health
      • Analyze status of software updates using Update Compliance
      • Analyze device upgrade preparedness using Upgrade Readiness
      • Knowledge check
      • Summary