A comprehensive MS-102 exam guide offering practical insights, from provisioning Microsoft 365 to mastering Defender components, ensuring not just exam success but true expertise
Purchase of the book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources like mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and a free eBook PDF.
Key Features
- Navigate exam topics easily with well-structured and informative content
- Access online practice tools to enhance exam readiness
- Boost exam confidence through expert tips and real-world insights
- Purchase of the book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources like mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and a free eBook PDF.
Book Description
The MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator Exam Guide is meticulously crafted to empower readers with practical insights, starting with the essentials of provisioning a Microsoft 365 tenant, configuring identity synchronization and secure access, and deploying key Microsoft 365 Defender components.
The book's purpose is clear—to guide professionals through the complexities of the MS-102 exam, ensuring not just exam success but mastery of the subject matter. This comprehensive exam guide comes with lifetime access to supplementary resources on an online platform, including flashcards, mock exams, and exam tips from experts. With unlimited access to the website, you'll have the flexibility to practice as many times as you desire, maximizing your exam readiness.
As you progress through each chapter, the book unveils the layers of Microsoft 365 workloads, equipping you with the skills to manage role-based administration, deploy identity synchronization using Entra ID Connect, implement modern authentication methods, manage secure access through Conditional Access policies, and analyze security threats using Microsoft 365 Defender.
By the end of this book, you'll have the proficiency to implement data loss prevention, configure information and data protection features, and approach the MS-102 exam with confidence.
What you will learn
- Implement and manage Microsoft 365 tenants
- Administer users, groups, and contacts in Entra ID
- Configure and manage roles across Microsoft 365 services
- Troubleshoot identity synchronization issues
- Deploy modern authentication methods to enhance security
- Analyze and respond to security incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender
- Implement retention policies and sensitivity labels
- Establish data loss prevention for enhanced information protection
Who this book is for
If you’re looking to validate your skills in planning, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 identity and security workloads, this book is for you. Ideal for IT professionals seeking the MS-102 certification, this book ensures success with clear guidance, practical insights, and hands-on exercises. Although not a pre-requisite, prior knowledge of configuring DNS records, experience of administering a Microsoft 365 tenant, and a high-level understanding of information protection concepts will be beneficial.
Table of Contents
- Implementing and Managing a Microsoft 365 Tenant
- Managing Users and Groups
- Managing Roles in Microsoft 365
- Implementing and Managing Identity Synchronization with Azure AD
- Implementing and Managing Authentication
- Implementing and Managing Secure Access
- Managing Security Reports and Alerts by Using the Microsoft 365 Defender Portal
- Implementing and Managing Email and Collaboration Protection by Using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Implementing and Managing Endpoint Protection by Using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Aaron Guilmette is a Senior Program Manager with the Microsoft 365 Customer Experience, helping customers adopt and deploy the Microsoft 365 platform. He primarily focuses on collaborative technologies, including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and Azure Active Directory.
