MD-102: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Practice Test

The retired MD-100 (Windows 10) and MD-101 (Managing Modern Desktops) exams were split between client operating system fundamentals and management. MD-102 consolidates and modernizes this into a single, updated exam focused squarely on cloud-based endpoint management using Microsoft Intune as the central tool. It places greater emphasis on Windows Autopilot for deployment, endpoint security integrations (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), and cloud-attached management, reflecting the industry's accelerated move away from traditional imaging and on-premises Configuration Manager-only models.

Microsoft recommends at least 1-2 years of hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing endpoints and applications via Microsoft Intune. This should include practical work with enrollment methods (especially Autopilot), compliance policies, configuration profiles, application deployment (Win32 and MSI), and reporting. Experience troubleshooting these elements in a lab or production environment is crucial for understanding the nuanced, scenario-based questions presented on the exam.

Yes, co-management is a key topic. The exam tests your ability to plan and implement co-management, understanding the workload transition paths from Configuration Manager to Intune. You need to know how to configure enrollment, decide which workloads to shift (e.g., Compliance, Device Configuration, Resource Access), and understand the prerequisites and implications of switching between management authorities. The focus is on the integration and transition strategy, not on deep, standalone SCCM administration.

Endpoint Analytics is a critical component for the 'Monitor devices' objective. You are expected to understand how to use Endpoint Analytics to assess the user experience, identify boot performance or application reliability issues, and create remediation scripts. The exam tests your ability to interpret reports, configure policies to collect data, and use insights to proactively improve the digital workplace environment, aligning technical management with business productivity outcomes.

No, MS-900 is not a formal prerequisite. However, a foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 cloud services, core identity concepts with Azure Active Directory, and the general subscription model is highly beneficial. The MD-102 exam assumes you are working within a Microsoft 365 tenant and builds upon these core concepts to implement advanced endpoint management solutions.