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Microsoft 365 Administration: Implementing and Managing Identity and Access in Entra ID

by Brian Alderman

This course teaches you how to implement and manage Active Directory synchronization with Entra ID, implement and manage different authentication methods, and secure access to M365 by understanding identity protection and policies.

What you'll learn

In today's digitally connected world, managing identity and access within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem is paramount for organizations of all sizes. In this course, Microsoft 365 Administration: Implementing and Managing Identity and Access in Entra ID, you’ll learn how to effectively implement and manage Active Directory synchronization, manage authentication methods, and how to implement and manage secure access to M365. First, you’ll explore how to plan, manage, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot identity synchronization. Next, you’ll discover how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot authentication methods, including Windows Hello for Business, self-service password reset (SSPR), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Authenticator. Finally, you’ll learn how to plan, implement, and manage identity protection, as well as Conditional Access policies as methods for securing access to M365. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to successfully perform an Active Directory synchronization to Entra ID, implement and manage M365 authentication methods, and provide secure access by using both identity protection and Conditional Access policies.

About the author

Brian Alderman is a Microsoft MVP, and has his Master's in Computer Information Systems. Since 1995, he has held several Microsoft certifications that currently include; MCT, MCSE for SharePoint, MCSA for Office 365, MCITP for SQL Server(R), MCSA and MCSE for Windows Server(R), and also his PMP certification. As a Senior Technical Instructor and Consultant, he has 30 years of experience in networking, SQL Server databases, SharePoint technologies, and project management. Brian's publications inc... more

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