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Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 Exam Guide

By : Aaron Guilmette
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Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 Exam Guide

5 (3)
By: Aaron Guilmette

Overview of this book

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.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

Managing and Monitoring Microsoft 365 License Allocations

If identity is the foundation for security in the Microsoft 365 platform, licensing is the entitlement engine that is used to grant identities access to the tools and applications.

Every Microsoft 365 service is tied to a license—whether that’s individual product licenses for Exchange Online or SharePoint Online or bundled offerings such as Microsoft 365 G3 that include multiple services.

In Microsoft terminology, there are a number of key terms to be aware of:

  • Licensing plans: In broad terms, a licensing plan is any purchased licensing item. For example, standalone Exchange Online P2 and Microsoft 365 E3 are both examples of licensing plans.
  • Services: Also known as service plans, these are the individual services that exist inside of a licensing plan. For example, Exchange Online P2 has a single Exchange Online P2 service plan, while Microsoft 365 E3 has an Exchange Online service plan, a Microsoft...