Administering Office 365 Course Overview

Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking training in the Administering Office 365 course:

• Basic understanding of IT principles and concepts, including knowledge of operating systems, networking, and server roles.
• Fundamental knowledge of cloud services such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, and how they operate at a high level.
• Familiarity with the core Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Awareness of basic end-user security principles and best practices.
• Some experience with managing user accounts and permissions in a Windows Server environment or similar systems.
• An understanding of basic PowerShell commands and scripting is helpful but not mandatory.
• Prior experience with any version of Microsoft Exchange Server or other email systems can be beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of DNS and Active Directory concepts.
• Eagerness to learn about new technologies and adapt to the Office 365 cloud-based environment.

Please note that these prerequisites are aimed at ensuring a smooth learning experience and maximizing the benefit of the course content. However, motivated individuals with less experience are still encouraged to participate, as the course is designed to introduce and guide through all necessary aspects of Administering Office 365.

Target Audience for Administering Office 365

Learn to master Office 365 administration with our comprehensive course, ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their skill set.

• IT Administrators and Systems Administrators
• Office 365 Administrators
• Network Administrators
• IT Support Technicians and Helpdesk Staff
• IT Managers and IT Pros looking to transition to cloud-based services
• Systems Engineers and Infrastructure Specialists
• Technical and Solutions Architects
• Information Technology (IT) Consultants
• Cybersecurity Analysts with a focus on cloud security
• Professionals preparing for Microsoft certification exams related to Office 365

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Administering Office 365?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

In the Administering Office 365 course, students will gain comprehensive skills for managing, deploying, and securing Office 365 services and user roles within an organization.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the core services and architecture of Office 365, including tenant requirements and custom domain management.
• Master user account and license management, along with password and authentication processes within the Office 365 ecosystem.
• Implement effective user and group management using both the Azure AD Admin Center and PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Plan and execute directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD to maintain user and group consistency.
• Deploy and configure Office 365 tools and applications, managing centralized deployment and using the Office Configuration Tool for customization.
• Manage and configure Exchange Online, including mailbox management, mail flow, email protection, and permissions using both the admin center and PowerShell.
• Plan, configure, and manage SharePoint Online, ensuring proper site collection administration and external sharing settings alignment with organizational policies.
• Create and manage Microsoft Teams effectively, integrating with Office 365 services and configuring policies for organization-wide settings and external access.
• Navigate and administer other Office 365 services like Yammer, Planner, and Power Platform, optimizing the use of collaborative tools within the suite.
• Implement security and compliance measures across Office 365 services, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), data loss prevention, retention policies, and sensitivity labels.