Class overview :

Class goals :

• Implement Office 365 for increased organizational efficiency and reduced IT infrastructure
• Deploy online versions of Exchange, SharePoint, Lync and Office
• Enable Single Sign-On and Active Directory synchronization to streamline the user experience
• Configure and administer Exchange Online to match fluctuating business demands
• Create private and public Web sites using SharePoint Online for anywhere access
• Host enhanced virtual meetings and communicate in real time with Lync Online

Content of Deploying Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 Introduction

• Identifying the fundamental features
• Evaluating subscription plans and options
• Exploring the management portal and Office Web Apps
• Analyzing readiness for Office 365

Integrating Desktop Deployments with Office 365

Performing self-service deployments

• Installing Office software from the Office 365 portal
• Selecting from the appropriate licensing options

Organizing managed deployments

• Creating automated distribution solutions
• Customizing global and personal installation settings

Administering Office 365

Managing options with the web portal

• Adding users to an Office 365 subscription
• Integrating Office 365 with existing DNS domains

Automating management tasks with PowerShell

• Leveraging PowerShell commands for Office 365
• Extending management capabilities
• Scripting user management for maximum efficiency
• Assigning licenses automatically
• Defining security groups

Establishing Identity and Controlling Access

Identifying Office 365 security components

• Creating Microsoft Online IDs for login to the cloud
• Defining password control policies
• Implementing role-based authentication

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)

• Establishing trusts between security realms
• Applying claims-based access control
• Defining federated identity rights for authorization

Simplifying login with Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Sharing identity across enterprise boundaries
• Configuring Office 365 for a seamless user experience

Synchronizing Directory Objects

Preparing for synchronization

• Enumerating synchronization requirements
• Replicating users and groups to the cloud

Integrating ADFS and DirSync

• Analyzing directory synchronization architecture
• Planning and troubleshooting coexistence alternatives
• Enabling Active Directory synchronization

Selecting the appropriate scenario

• Moving an entire organization to the cloud
• Transferring only selected departments

Moving to Exchange Online

Preparing for Exchange Online

• Comparing Exchange Online with Exchange on premises
• Identifying supported functionality for Outlook

Performing centralized administration

• Managing global organization e-mail settings
• Defining user options and policies
• Establishing compliance, archiving and protection rules

Migrating to Exchange Online

• Moving from Exchange on premises
• Auditing Exchange migrations
• Transferring e-mail folders from legacy IMAP servers

Exchange Online hybrid scenarios

• Creating a coexistence server
• Moving mailboxes to and from the cloud
• Deploying a hybrid solution

Collaborating with SharePoint Online

Administering SharePoint Online

• Managing site collections
• Delegating site permissions
• Working offline with SharePoint Workspace

Migrating to SharePoint online

• Transferring sites and users to the cloud
• Streamlining migration with third party tools

Customizing sites

• Building master pages and adding Web Parts
• Leveraging Office Web Apps in SharePoint Online
• Extending SharePoint functionality

Communicating in Real Time with Lync Online

• Enabling text, audio and video messaging
• Configuring Lync for integrated presence
• Hosting virtual meetings with Lync Online