Technologies

Enabling and Managing Microsoft 365

This is a 5-day instructor-led training course (ILT) that targets the needs of IT professionals involved in assessing, planning, deploying and operating Microsoft 365 services, including their identities, dependencies, requirements and supporting technologies. This course focuses on the skills required to configure an Microsoft 365 lease, including federation with existing user identities, and the skills required to maintain an Microsoft 365 lease and its users.

Why choose this training?

Effective use of modern tools and methodologies, technical competencies have become a critical asset. This is a 5-day instructor-led training course (ILT) that targets the needs of IT professionals involved in assessing, planning, deploying and operating Microsoft 365 services, including their identities, dependencies, requirements and supporting technologies. This course focuses on the skills required to configure an Microsoft 365 lease, including federation with existing user identities, and the skills required to maintain an Microsoft 365 lease and its users.

Upon completion, participants will be able to: Plan Microsoft 365 deployment, configure Microsoft 365 tenant and plan pilot deployment., Manage Microsoft 365 users, groups and licenses and configure delegated administration., Plan and configure client connectivity to Microsoft 365., Plan and configure directory synchronization between Azure AD service and local AD DS services.. These competencies directly translate into higher effectiveness in IT projects.

This training is particularly valuable for: This course will provide experienced IT professionals with the training they need to plan, configure and manage an Microsoft 365 environment. Students taking this course are expected to have a fairly broad understanding of several local technologies, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and AD DS, as well as general knowledge of Exchange Server, Microsoft Lync Server or Skype for Business Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server., This course is also designed as preparation material for IT professionals who want to take the 70-346: Managing Microsoft 365 Identities and Requirements and 70-347: Enabling Microsoft 365 Services exams to become MCSA certified: Microsoft 365..

What makes our approach unique?

At EITT, we focus on learning by doing — every training includes extensive practical components. Over 5 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but practical application skills.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio and a 4.8/5 participant rating, EITT is a trusted partner in IT competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.

Benefits

Plan Microsoft 365 deployment, configure Microsoft 365 tenant and plan pilot deployment.
Manage Microsoft 365 users, groups and licenses and configure delegated administration.
Plan and configure client connectivity to Microsoft 365.
Plan and configure directory synchronization between Azure AD service and local AD DS services.
Plan and implement the implementation of Microsoft 365 ProPlus.
Schedule and manage Exchange Online service recipients and permissions.
Plan and configure Exchange Online services.
Plan and implement the deployment of Skype for Business Online service.
Plan and configure the SharePoint Online service.
Plan and configure an Microsoft 365 collaboration solution that includes Yammer Enterprise, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft 365 Groups.
Plan and configure integration between Microsoft 365 and Azure RMS service, and configure compliance features in Microsoft 365.
Monitor and review Microsoft 365 services and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 issues.
Plan and implement identity federation between local AD DS and Azure AD services.

Who is this training for?

This course will provide experienced IT professionals with the training they need to plan, configure and manage an Microsoft 365 environment. Students taking this course are expected to have a fairly broad understanding of several local technologies, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and AD DS, as well as general knowledge of Exchange Server, Microsoft Lync Server or Skype for Business Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server.

This course is also designed as preparation material for IT professionals who want to take the 70-346: Managing Microsoft 365 Identities and Requirements and 70-347: Enabling Microsoft 365 Services exams to become MCSA certified: Microsoft 365.

Prerequisites

At least two years of experience in Windows Server operating system administration, including Windows Server 2012 or later.
At least one year of experience working with AD DS services.
At least one year of experience working with name recognition, including DNS.
Experience working with certificates, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates.
Experience working with Windows PowerShell.
Experience working with Exchange Server 2013 or later, Lync Server 2013
or Skype for Business Server 2015 and SharePoint Server 2013 or later is beneficial, but not required.

Training program

This module discusses Microsoft 365 features and identifies recent enhancements to the service. In addition, it describes how to configure an Microsoft 365 lease and plan a pilot deployment.
Lessons
Overview of Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 lease sharing
Pilot implementation planning
Lab: Delivering Microsoft 365
Configuring an Microsoft 365 lease
Configuring a custom domain
Exploring the Microsoft 365 administrator interfaces
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Describe Microsoft 365.
Provide an Microsoft 365 lease.
Plan a pilot implementation.

This module describes how to manage Microsoft 365 users, groups and licenses, and configure administrative access using the Microsoft 365 console and the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.
Lessons
Management of user accounts and licenses
Password and authentication management
Managing security groups in Microsoft 365
Manage Microsoft 365 users and groups with Windows PowerShell
Configuring administrative access
Lab: Managing Microsoft 365 users and passwords
Manage Microsoft 365 users and licenses using the Microsoft 365 admin center
Managing Microsoft 365 password policies
Lab: Managing Microsoft 365 groups and administration
Managing Microsoft 365 groups
Manage Microsoft 365 users and groups using Windows PowerShell
Configuring delegated administrators
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Manage user accounts and licenses.
Manage passwords and authentication.
Manage security groups in Microsoft 365.
Manage Microsoft 365 users and groups using Windows PowerShell.
Configure administrative access.

This module describes the different types of client software you can use to connect to Microsoft 365, and the infrastructure requirements that clients must meet to connect to Microsoft 365.
In addition, this module teaches you how to configure the different types of Microsoft 365 clients.
Lessons
Planning for Microsoft 365 customers
Connectivity planning for Microsoft 365 customers
Configuring connectivity for Microsoft 365 clients
Lab: Configuring client connectivity with Microsoft 365
Configuring DNS records for Microsoft 365 clients
Launching the Microsoft 365 connectivity analyzer tools
Connecting Office 2016 clients
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan for Microsoft 365 customers.
Schedule connectivity for Microsoft 365 clients.
Configure connectivity for Microsoft 365 clients.

This module describes how to schedule and configure directory synchronization between Azure AD and local AD DS.
Lessons
Planning and preparing for directory synchronization
Implement directory synchronization using Azure AD Connect
Manage Microsoft 365 identities with directory synchronization
Lab: Configuring directory synchronization
Preparing for directory synchronization
Configuring directory synchronization
Active Directory user and group management
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan and prepare for directory synchronization.
Implement directory synchronization using Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect (Azure AD Connect).
Manage Microsoft Microsoft 365 identities with directory synchronization.

This module covers the planning process, how to make Microsoft Microsoft 365 ProPlus available directly to end users, and how to deploy it as a managed suite.
Finally, the module covers how to set up Office telemetry so administrators can track user interactions with Microsoft Office.
Lessons
Overview of Microsoft 365 ProPlus
Planning and managing user-centric Microsoft 365 ProPlus deployments
Planning and managing centralized Microsoft 365 ProPlus deployments
Office telemetry and reporting
Lab: Managing Microsoft 365 ProPlus installations
Preparing a managed installation of Microsoft 365 ProPlus
Managing user-controlled Microsoft 365 ProPlus installations
Managing centralized Microsoft 365 ProPlus installations
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Describe Microsoft 365 ProPlus.
Plan and manage user-centric Microsoft 365 ProPlus deployments.
Plan and manage centralized Microsoft 365 ProPlus deployments.
Describe telemetry and Office reporting.

This module describes Exchange Online and explains how to create and manage recipient objects and how to manage and delegate Exchange security.
Lessons
Review of Exchange Online
Managing Exchange Online Recipients
Planning and configuring Exchange Online permissions
Lab: Managing Exchange Online recipients and permissions
Configuring Exchange Online Recipients
Configuring role-based access control
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan and prepare for directory synchronization.
Implement directory synchronization using Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect (Azure AD Connect).
Manage Microsoft Microsoft 365 identities with directory synchronization.

This module describes how to plan and configure Exchange Online services. It also explains how to plan and configure anti-virus and anti-spam settings in Microsoft 365.
Lessons
Planning and configuring email workflow in Microsoft 365
Planning and configuring email protection in Microsoft 365
Planning and configuring client access policies
Migration to Exchange Online service
Lab: Configuring Message Transport in Exchange Online
Configuring message transport settings
Lab: Configuring email protection and client policies
Configuring email protection
Configuring client access policies
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan and configure the flow of email in Microsoft 365.
Plan and configure email protection in Microsoft 365.
Plan and configure client access policies.
Migrate to Exchange Online.

This module describes how to plan and implement Skype for Business Online. This module also describes how to plan voice integration with Skype for Business Online.
Lessons
Planning and configuring Skype for Business Online service settings
Configuring Skype for Business Online users and client connectivity
Planning voice integration with Skype for Business Online
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan and configure Skype for Business Online service settings.
Configure Skype for Business Online user and client connectivity.
Plan voice integration with Skype for Business Online.

This module describes the administrative features available in SharePoint Online and the most common configuration tasks for any administrator getting started with SharePoint Online.
This module also describes the concept of site collections and the various sharing options in the SharePoint Online service. A brief overview of additional portals, such as the video portal, is also provided.
Lessons
Configuring SharePoint Online Services
Planning and configuring SharePoint site collections
Planning and configuring sharing with external users
Lab: Configuring SharePoint Online
Configuring SharePoint Online Settings
Create and configure SharePoint Online site collections
Configure and verify sharing with external users Configure
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Configure SharePoint Online services.
Plan and configure SharePoint Online site collections
Plan and configure sharing with external users.

This module describes how to plan and implement a SharePoint collaboration solution and how to enable Yammer Enterprise services within Microsoft 365 and OneDrive for Business and Microsoft 365 groups.
Lessons
Yammer Enterprise planning and management
Planning and configuring OneDrive for Business
Configuring Microsoft 365 groups and Microsoft Teams
Lab: Planning and configuring an Microsoft 365 collaboration solution
Configuring Yammer Enterprise
Configuring OneDrive for Business
Configuring Microsoft 365 groups
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Plan and manage Yammer Enterprise.
Plan and configure OneDrive for Business.
Configure Microsoft 365 groups.

This module describes the compliance features in Microsoft 365 and explains how to manage them.
In addition, it describes how to plan and configure Microsoft Azure Rights Management (Azure RMS).
In addition, it discusses security features in Microsoft 365.
Lessons
Overview of compliance features in Microsoft 365
Planning and configuring Azure Rights Management in Microsoft 365
Managing compliance features in Microsoft 365
Lab: Configuring rights management and compliance
Configuring rights management in Microsoft 365
Configuring compliance features
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Describe the compliance features in Microsoft 365.
Plan and configure Azure RMS in Microsoft 365.
Manage compliance features in Microsoft 365.

This module describes how to monitor and review Microsoft 365 services and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 problems.
Lessons
Troubleshooting Microsoft 365
Monitoring the health of the Microsoft 365 service
Lab: Monitoring and troubleshooting Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 monitoring
Monitor the health of the service and analyze reports
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Troubleshooting Microsoft Microsoft 365.
Monitor the health of the Microsoft 365 service.

This module describes how to plan and implement identity federation between local AD DS and Azure AD services.
Lessons
Understanding identity federation
AD FS implementation planning
Deploying AD FS for identity federation with Microsoft 365
Planning and implementation of hybrid solutions (optional)
Lab: Planning and configuring identity federation
Deploying Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and web applications
Configuring federation with Microsoft Microsoft 365
Single sign-on (SSO) verification.
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Describe the federation of identities.
Plan the implementation of AD FS.
Deploy AD FS for identity federation with Microsoft 365.
Plan and implement hybrid solutions.

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Enabling and Managing Microsoft 365 we recommend: At least two years of experience in Windows Server operating system administration, including Windows Server 2012 or later.; At least one year of experience working with AD DS services.; At least one year of experience working with name recognition, including DNS..

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This course will provide experienced IT professionals with the training they need to plan, configure and manage an Microsoft 365 environment. Students taking this course are expected to have a fairly broad understanding of several local technologies, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and AD DS, as well as general knowledge of Exchange Server, Microsoft Lync Server or Skype for Business Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server.; This course is also designed as preparation material for IT professionals who want to take the 70-346: Managing Microsoft 365 Identities and Requirements and 70-347: Enabling Microsoft 365 Services exams to become MCSA certified: Microsoft 365..