by Matt Griffin | Released May 2015 | ISBN: 9780134133232

4+ Hours of Video InstructionThe first complete, hands-on video training guide to managing Office 365 cloud identities and requirements, and to preparing for Microsoft's new MCSA 70-346 exam.DescriptionThese easy-to-follow video tutorials thoroughly prepare you for Microsoft's new MCSA 70-346 exam and help you securely and efficiently manage Office 365 identities and cloud services in any environment. Using hands-on demonstrations, top Office expert Matt Griffin guides you through every MCSA 70-346 exam topic, showing how to administer Office 365 and related services for maximum efficiency and productivity.Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements LiveLessons walks you through piloting Office 365 and provisioning Office services; ensuring strong security and efficient networking; managing cloud user identities with Azure Active Directory and DirSync; implementing and administering federated Single Sign-On (SSO); tracking availability and usage; streamlining and automating day-to-day user management; and troubleshooting the most common problems. There's even a full lesson on Microsoft's certification process including some great last-minute study tips. In just over four hours, you'll be ready for your exam and any Office 365 administration challenge you're likely to encounter.About the InstructorMatt Griffin, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, speaks at multiple User Groups, including IndyPASS and VMware User Group, and at the Indianapolis PowerShell User Group, where he is President. He has presented at the Indianapolis VMUG Demo Days, the PowerShell Summit, and the MCT Summit. He blogs regularly on Microsoft technology management and support.Skill LevelIntermediateAdvancedWhat You Will LearnHow to prepare for your Microsoft MCSA Exam 70-346How to configure Office 365 for an efficient, reliable deploymentHow to establish secure Office 365 administrative rolesHow to set up authentication, including password policies and multi-factor authenticationHow to manage Office 365 user identities, both on-premise and in the cloudHow to set up and use the Azure Active Directory Sync ToolHow to install and configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)How to monitor and troubleshoot Office 365 availability and usageWho Should Take This CourseAny IT professional or student preparing for the Microsoft MCSA/MCP Certification Exam 70-346: Managing Office 365 Identities and RequirementsIT professionals responsible for administering Microsoft Office 365 services, Office 365 ProPlus, Exchange Online, Lync Online, SharePoint Online, Azure Active Directory, and/or other Microsoft cloud servicesCourse RequirementsBasic experience with Office 365 Admin CenterBasic understanding of Microsoft cloud services such as Exchange Online, Lync Online, SharePoint Online, Office 365 ProPlus, and Azure Active DirectoryFamiliarity with identity management concepts and infrastructureLesson 1: Introduction to Office 365Review your understanding of Office 365 and its current licensing arrangements, and master key initial configuration steps required for a successful implementation.Lesson 2: Planning and Implementing Networking and Security in Office 365Configure your network and DNS services to ensure that Office 365 is fully functional; then begin implementing Rights Management (RM) and key Office 365 administrative roles.Lesson 3: Managing Cloud IdentitiesWalk through configuring Office 365 authentication, from basic to advanced techniques, including user/group management, password policies, multi-factor authentication, and PowerShell scripting techniques for automating user management.Lesson 4: Managing Office 365 ServicesMaster basic administrative techniques for managing Exchange Online, Lync Online, and SharePoint Online.Lesson 5: Implementing and Managing Identities by Using Azure Active Directory Sync ToolTransform a 100% cloud Office 365 tenant into a semi-hybrid solution that integrates an on-premise Active Directory for managing user credentials.Lesson 6: Implementing and Managing Federated IdentitiesMigrate to a full hybrid solution for authentication. Set up on-premise Active Directory Federation Services to provide a single sign-on (SSO) solution that federates on-premise Active Directory with Office 365.Lesson 7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Office 365 Availability and UsageMaster key tools for troubleshooting Office 365 problems, tracking known issues, and monitoring the overall health of your Office 365 services.Lesson 8: Preparing to Take the Microsoft ExamUnderstand Microsoft certification, register for your exam, and discover last-minute study tips for improving your chances of first-time success.About LiveLessons Video TrainingLiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at http://www.informit.com/livelessons. Show and hide more

1. Introduction
   • Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements LiveLessons: Introduction 00:03:53
2. Lesson 1: Introduction to Office 365
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:43
   • 1.1 Explore Office 365 fundamentals 00:05:50
   • 1.2 Understand and manage Office 365 licensing 00:09:03
   • 1.3 Plan an Office 365 pilot 00:06:36
   • 1.4 Set up an Office 365 tenant 00:07:49
   • 1.5 Understand the Admin Centers 00:05:07
   • 1.6 Understand Office 365 PowerShell Connectivity 00:14:15
   • 1.7 Add and configure custom domains 00:07:20
3. Lesson 2: Planning and Implementing Networking and Security in Office 365
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:30
   • 2.1 Understand and implement required DNS records 00:13:54
   • 2.2 Understand Office 365 network requirements 00:05:01
   • 2.3 Understand Rights Management (RM) 00:08:58
   • 2.4 Implement Rights Management (RM) 00:13:06
   • 2.5 Understand and manage Office 365 administrative roles 00:08:07
4. Lesson 3: Managing Cloud Identities
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:23
   • 3.1 Manage cloud users and groups 00:08:34
   • 3.2 Configure and manage passwords 00:05:38
   • 3.3 Configure multi-factor authentication 00:05:25
   • 3.4 Manage Azure Active Directory with Windows PowerShell 00:08:53
5. Lesson 4: Implementing and Managing Identities by using Azure Active Directory Sync Tool
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:29
   • 4.1 Understand Azure Active Directory Sync Tool fundamentals 00:04:10
   • 4.2 Understand on-premise Active Directory requirements and prepare the domain 00:08:13
   • 4.3 Set up Azure Active Directory Sync Tool 00:09:25
   • 4.4 Manage users in an Azure Active Directory Sync environment 00:06:49
6. Lesson 5: Implementing and Managing Federated Identities
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:28
   • 5.1 Explore Active Directory Federation Services fundamentals and requirements 00:08:33
   • 5.2 Architect Active Directory Federation Services configuration 00:01:51
   • 5.3 Install Active Directory Federation Services 00:20:46
   • 5.4 Customize and manage Active Directory Federation Services 00:08:13
7. Lesson 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Office 365 Availability and Usage
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:27
   • 6.1 Explore troubleshooting tools 00:07:12
   • 6.2 Understand Office 365 Reports 00:06:41
   • 6.3 Monitor Office 365 Health 00:07:33
8. Lesson 7: Preparing to Take the Microsoft Exam
   • Learning Objectives 00:00:25
   • 7.1 Understand Microsoft Certifications 00:04:32
   • 7.2 Register for the Microsoft Exam 00:04:27
   • 7.3 Last-minute study tips 00:04:53
9. Summary
   • Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements LiveLessons: Summary 00:02:27
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