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

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.

Intermediate
1h 2m
(11)

Created by Brian Alderman

Last Updated Dec 15, 2023

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

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.

Intermediate
1h 2m
(11)

Created by Brian Alderman

Last Updated Dec 15, 2023

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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.

Microsoft 365 Administration: Implementing and Managing Identity and Access in Entra ID
Intermediate
1h 2m
(11)
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Brian Alderman - Pluralsight course - Microsoft 365 Administration: Implementing and Managing Identity and Access in Entra ID
Brian Alderman
36 courses 3.8 author rating 608 ratings

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. Brian's publications include SQL Server 2000 Administration, SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion and Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Administration Inside Out, and he is an active speaker at SharePoint Industry conferences including SharePoint Saturday's, SPLive, DevIntersection, SharePoint Fest, and Microsoft Ignite.

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