Duration: 4+ hours | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44 KHz, 2 Ch | 3.1 GBGenre: eLearning | Language: English | Skill Level: IntermediateThe 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.

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.