Mobility and Devices Fundamentals

Overview

On this accelerated two day Microsoft MTA Mobility and Devices Fundamentals course, you’ll develop critical knowledge and skills focussing on Windows devices and enterprise mobility.

At our distraction free training centre, you will be fully immersed in your MTA course. You'll cover a range of exciting topics - all related to Microsoft technologies - learning about:

different types of cloud services including Azure and Intune
device configurations including desktop settings, device options and drive encryption
file systems and storage
device security including permissions and authentication

Learning at twice the speed, this knowledge will prepare you for a career working with Microsoft technology, unleashing the benefits of Windows devices and enterprise mobility within your business.

Achieving the Microsoft MTA Mobility and Devices Fundamentals certification is your first step in the Microsoft certification ladder. You'll develop prerequisite knowledge that will prepare you for the next stage, the MCSA.

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Four reasons why you should sit your Mobility and Devices Fundamentals course with Firebrand Training

You'll be Mobility and Devices Fundamentals trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your Mobility and Devices Fundamentals course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass Mobility and Devices Fundamentals first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study Mobility and Devices Fundamentals with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Understand device configurations

Configure device options

Describe Microsoft account, configure Control Panel, configure system options

Configure desktop settings

Configure the Start menu, profiles, display settings, shortcuts, and group configurations and capabilities

Configure drive encryption

Configure BitLocker, prepare for file encryption

Configure updates

Describe Windows Update, describe app updates, describe device system updates

Understand data access and management

Describe cloud storage services

Describe OneDrive, Microsoft Azure storage, OneNote, Outlook and Office 365

Describe local storage

Describe storage spaces and storage pools

Describe file systems

Describe FAT, FAT32, NTFS and Resilient File System Overview (ReFS)

Describe file and print sharing

Describe NTFS and share permissions, HomeGroup, print drivers and effective permissions; create public, basic and advanced shares; map drives

Describe data encryption

Describe encrypting file system (EFS); describe how EFS-encrypted folders impact moving and copying files; describe BitLocker To Go, virtual private network (VPN), public key and private key; certificate services; and SSL

Understand device security

Describe the differences between the Internet, an intranet and an extranet

Describe uses of private networks, public networks, firewalls and clouds

Describe user authentication

Describe Multifactor authentication, describe smart cards, describe Windows Rights Management Services, describe biometrics and password procedures

Describe permissions

Configure file and share permissions; describe the behaviour when moving or copying files from one location to another; describe basic and advanced permissions; describe taking ownership, delegating and resultant permissions

Describe malware

Describe computer viruses, Trojan horses, spyware and adware; describe antivirus and antimalware strategies

Understand cloud services

Describe the types of cloud services

Describe productivity services, storage services, communications services and search services

Describe Microsoft Intune

Describe Microsoft Intune capabilities, describe selective wipe, describe location settings

Describe Microsoft Azure

Describe virtual machines; describe Azure services; describe disaster recovery, high availability, redundancy and fault tolerance

Understand enterprise mobility

Describe identity services

Describe Windows Server Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Account and federation services

Describe business data access

Describe Company Portal, describe Work Folders, describe Azure RemoteApp

Describe Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Describe device-centric to people-centric IT, describe desktop virtualisation, describe Dynamic Access Control policies, describe Windows Rights Management

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam 98-368: Mobility and Devices Fundamentals

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with Windows devices, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, antimalware products, firewalls, network topologies and devices and network ports.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19.2.2024 (Monday)	20.2.2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24.6.2024 (Monday)	25.6.2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5.8.2024 (Monday)	6.8.2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16.9.2024 (Monday)	17.9.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28.10.2024 (Monday)	29.10.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9.12.2024 (Monday)	10.12.2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

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