Administering Office 365
Duration: 5 Days
Course Overview:
Administering Office 365 is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to efficiently manage and maintain Office 365 environments. The course covers key concepts such as user management, security and compliance, data governance, and troubleshooting techniques. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain practical experience in administering Office 365 effectively.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Office 365 Administration
Overview of Office 365 features and services
Understanding Office 365 subscription plans and licensing
Configuring Office 365 tenant settings
Introduction to Office 365 Admin Center
User and Group Management
Creating and managing user accounts
Managing security groups and distribution lists
Assigning licenses and permissions
Implementing self-service password reset
Security and Compliance
Configuring Office 365 security settings
Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Overview of Office 365 compliance features
Configuring data loss prevention (DLP) policies
Data Governance and Troubleshooting
Managing Exchange Online mailboxes and policies
Implementing retention policies and labels
Monitoring Office 365 service health
Troubleshooting common Office 365 issues
Advanced Topics
Configuring Exchange Online Protection (EOP) for email security
Implementing advanced threat protection (ATP)
Managing SharePoint Online sites and permissions
Introduction to Microsoft Teams administration
Automation and Scripting
Overview of PowerShell for Office 365 administration
Writing and executing PowerShell scripts for automation
Managing Office 365 using the Microsoft Graph API
Best practices for automation in Office 365
Migration to Office 365
Planning and preparing for Office 365 migration
Overview of migration methods and tools
Executing a migration project with minimal downtime
Post-migration tasks and best practices
Best Practices and Optimization
Reviewing best practices for Office 365 administration
Optimizing Office 365 performance and reliability
Monitoring and analyzing Office 365 usage reports
Implementing continuous improvement strategies
Assessment:
Daily quizzes to evaluate understanding of key concepts
Hands-on assignments to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios
Final project: Design and execute an Office 365 administration plan for a hypothetical organization
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
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of Office 365 applications
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
Conclusion:
The course outline is subject to adjustments based on the pace of learning and participant needs. Additional resources and guest lectures may be included to enhance the learning experience.