Introduction to Endpoint ManagementMD-102 Exam Overview & Study Strategy

MD-102 Exam Overview & Study Strategy

15 mins

Understanding the Concept

The MD-102: Endpoint Administrator certification validates your ability to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 environment. It replaces the older MD-100 and MD-101 exams.

The exam covers four domains: Deploy Windows client (25-30%), Manage identity and compliance (15-20%), Manage, maintain, and protect devices (30-35%), and Manage applications (10-15%). The passing score is 700 out of 1000.

This training is structured to cover all four exam domains comprehensively. Each lesson includes MD-102-specific exam tips to help you focus on testable scenarios.

Key Points

  • MD-102 validates endpoint administration and modern management skills
  • Four domains: Deploy Windows, Identity/Compliance, Device Management, Applications
  • Device management has the highest weight at 30-35%
  • Passing score: 700/1000
  • Replaces older MD-100 and MD-101 certifications
  • Hands-on experience with Intune admin center is essential

Why This Matters in Real Organizations

The MD-102 certification demonstrates to employers that you can effectively manage modern endpoints. With organizations rapidly adopting cloud-based device management, certified endpoint administrators are in high demand across all industries.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Studying only theory without hands-on lab practice in Intune
Focusing equally on all domains instead of prioritizing device management (30-35%)
Neglecting Windows Autopilot and Autopatch topics which are heavily tested
Not practicing with Microsoft Learn sandbox environments

Interview Tips

  • Mention your MD-102 certification as proof of modern management skills
  • Discuss specific Intune scenarios you practiced during exam preparation
  • Highlight experience with Autopilot and modern provisioning

Exam Tips (MD-102)

  • Prioritize device management topics - they carry the highest weight
  • Practice Autopilot deployment scenarios extensively
  • Use Microsoft Learn free sandbox labs for hands-on practice
  • Focus on Intune admin center navigation and policy configuration workflows

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