Administering Microsoft 365 using PowerShell Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Administering Microsoft 365 using PowerShell course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services and their functionalities.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and general administration tasks.
• Fundamental knowledge of IT concepts such as users, groups, permissions, and licenses.
• Experience with any command-line interface or scripting language (PowerShell experience is beneficial but not mandatory).
• Basic understanding of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory concepts.
• An understanding of core networking concepts such as DNS, TCP/IP, and firewalls.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system environments.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technical skills to administer Microsoft 365.

Please note, while prior experience with PowerShell is helpful, it is not a strict requirement. This course is designed to introduce PowerShell for Microsoft 365 and provide hands-on experience to empower you with the skills needed for effective administration.

Target Audience for Administering Microsoft 365 using PowerShell

1. This course provides in-depth PowerShell training for Microsoft 365 administration, tailored for IT professionals.

   
   

2. Target Audience:

   
   

• Systems Administrators
• IT Managers
• Network Administrators
• Microsoft 365 Administrators
• Microsoft 365 Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Support Technicians
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• Security Analysts
• SharePoint Administrators
• Exchange Administrators
• Teams Administrators
• Technical Consultants specializing in Microsoft products
• Professionals looking to automate Microsoft 365 tasks
• IT Professionals seeking to enhance their scripting skills

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Administering Microsoft 365 using PowerShell?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

Gain proficiency in leveraging PowerShell to manage and automate tasks across Microsoft 365 services, enhancing efficiency in user and licenses management, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, and security compliance.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Microsoft 365 and its administration through PowerShell.
• Connect to Microsoft 365 services using PowerShell and manage user accounts and licenses effectively.
• Perform advanced user and group management tasks, including creating, modifying, and removing users, as well as managing security group memberships and licenses.
• Administer SharePoint Online environments, including site, user, and group management, using PowerShell cmdlets.
• Manage Exchange Online mailboxes, distribution groups, and organization settings, and implement calendar and permission configurations via PowerShell.
• Configure and control Microsoft Teams settings, policies, and external communication options with PowerShell commands.
• Utilize the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center to manage permissions, conduct compliance searches, and audit logging through PowerShell.
• Create, update, and govern Microsoft 365 Groups, enforce naming policies, and manage guest policies with PowerShell modules.
• Understand and apply PowerShell scripts for automating complex tasks across multiple Microsoft 365 services, including batch operations and provisioning.
• Learn best practices for scripting and automation, including secure credential storage and optimization tips for enhanced performance in managing Microsoft 365 via PowerShell.