Course Summary

This course covers the following key elements of Microsoft 365 administration: Microsoft 365 tenant management, Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, and Microsoft 365 security and compliance.

In Microsoft 365 tenant management, you learn how to configure your Microsoft 365 tenant, including your organizational profile, tenant subscription options, component services, user accounts and licenses, security groups, and administrative roles. You then transition to configuring Microsoft 365, with a primary focus on configuring Office client connectivity. Finally, you explore how to manage user-driven client installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployments.

The course then transitions to an in-depth examination of Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, with a focus on Microsoft Entra Connect and Connect Cloud Sync. You learn how to plan for and implement each of these directory synchronization options, how to manage synchronized identities, and how to implement password management in Microsoft 365 using multifactor authentication and self-service password management.

In Microsoft 365 security management, you begin examining the common types of threat vectors and data breaches facing organizations today. You then learn how Microsoft 365’s security solutions address each of these threats. You are introduced to the Microsoft Secure Score, as well as to Microsoft Entra ID Protection. You then learn how to manage the Microsoft 365 security services, including Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links. Finally, you are introduced to the various reports that monitor an organization’s security health. You then transition from security services to threat intelligence; specifically, using Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Once you have this understanding of Microsoft 365’s security suite, you then examine the key components of Microsoft 365 compliance management. This begins with an overview of all key aspects of data governance, including data archiving and retention, Microsoft Purview message encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP). You then delve deeper into archiving and retention, paying particular attention to Microsoft Purview insider risk management, information barriers, and DLP policies. You then examine how to implement these compliance features by using data classification and sensitivity labels.

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (25–30%)
Implement and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
Create a tenant

Implement and manage domains

Configure organizational settings, including security, privacy, and profile

Identify and respond to service health issues

Configure notifications in service health

Monitor adoption and usage

Manage users and groups
Create and manage users

Create and manage guest users

Create and manage contacts

Create and manage groups, including Microsoft 365 groups

Manage and monitor Microsoft 365 license allocations

Perform bulk user management, including PowerShell

Manage roles in Microsoft 365
Manage roles in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra

Manage role groups for Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft 365 workloads

Manage delegation by using administrative units

Implement privileged identity management for Microsoft Entra roles

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (25–30%)
Implement and manage identity synchronization with Microsoft Entra tenant
Prepare for identity synchronization by using IdFix

Implement and manage directory synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Connect cloud sync

Implement and manage directory synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Connect

Monitor synchronization by using Microsoft Entra Connect Health

Troubleshoot synchronization, including Microsoft Entra Connect and Microsoft Entra Connect cloud sync

Implement and manage authentication
Implement and manage authentication methods, including Windows Hello for Business, passwordless, tokens, and the Microsoft Authenticator app

Implement and manage self-service password reset (SSPR)

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Password Protection

Implement and manage multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Investigate and resolve authentication issues

Implement and manage secure access
Plan for identity protection

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra ID Protection

Plan Conditional Access policies

Implement and manage Conditional Access policies

Manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender (25–30%)
Manage security reports and alerts by using the Microsoft 365 Defender portal
Review and take actions to improve the Microsoft Secure Score in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal

Review and respond to security incidents and alerts in Microsoft 365 Defender

Review and respond to issues identified in security and compliance reports in Microsoft 365 Defender

Review and respond to threats identified in threat analytics

Implement and manage email and collaboration protection by using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Implement policies and rules in Defender for Office 365

Review and respond to threats identified in Defender for Office 365, including threats and investigations

Create and run campaigns, such as attack simulation

Unblock users

Implement and manage endpoint protection by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Onboard devices to Defender for Endpoint

Configure Defender for Endpoint settings

Review and respond to endpoint vulnerabilities

Review and respond to risks identified in the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management dashboard

Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%)
Implement Microsoft Purview information protection and data lifecycle management
Implement and manage sensitive info types by using keywords, keyword lists, or regular expressions

Implement retention labels, retention label policies, and retention policies

Implement sensitivity labels and sensitivity label policies

Implement Microsoft Purview data loss prevention (DLP)
Implement DLP for workloads

Implement Endpoint DLP

Review and respond to DLP alerts, events, and reports

Before attending this course, students must have: • Completed a role-based administrator course such as Messaging, Teamwork, Security, Compliance, or Collaboration. • A proficient understanding of DNS and basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services. • A proficient understanding of general IT practices. • A working knowledge of PowerShell.

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (25–30%) Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (25–30%) Manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender (25–30%) Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%)

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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