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Microsoft

Microsoft 365 - Modernize your enterprise deployment with Windows devices and Microsoft 365 Apps

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Overview

  • Module 1: Discover best practices for ensuring a smooth transition to Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps by using the eight-step deployment process.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain the eight-step deployment process
    • Understand the main concepts for each step
  • Module 2: Learn about the four-step process for analyzing device and application readiness and the tools provided by Microsoft to help you get ready, from the Desktop Analytics with Configuration Manager to the Readiness Toolkit for Office.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • List the Microsoft readiness assessment tools and explain how to use them
    • Explain the four-step process for analyzing device and application readiness
  • Module 3: Learn how new tools and deployment options reduce and streamline network traffic.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Describe the directory and network bandwidth requirements for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Explain the role of Azure Active Directory in Microsoft 365
  • Module 4: Learn how Click-to-Run packaging with Microsoft 365 Apps provides new options to configure, deliver, and keep your Office apps up-to-date.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain different methods of deploying Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Explain what Click-to-Run is and how it works with apps
    • Explain business app delivery and how it differs from Microsoft 365 Apps installation
    • Describe Microsoft Store and MSIX options for app delivery
  • Module 5: Review the different options for ensuring users’ files and settings have been captured and migrated.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • List the key considerations in migrating user files and settings
    • Describe the processes for both manual and automatic migrations
    • Explain what OneDrive Known Folder Move is and how it works
    • List the steps involved in customizing users’ start menus and task bars
  • Module 6: Learn about changes to Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps that help you protect your data, devices, and users while quickly detecting and responding to threats.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain the most common security-related problems that interrupt Microsoft 365 deployments and how to solve them
    • Describe the new security capabilities in Microsoft 365
  • Module 7: Learn about task sequence automation and the option of Windows Autopilot to help automate large scale phased deployments.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Describe the modern, dynamic, and traditional deployment types
    • Explain how task sequence automation works
    • Describe what Windows Autopilot is and how it works
  • Module 8: Review how to stay current with updates and learn about the new servicing model.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain the update types and the differences between them
    • Explain what servicing channels are and list the channels available
    • Describe the details of both the Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps servicing channels
    • Explain phased update deployments and how they work
  • Module 9: Learn how to inform your end users about new experiences, features, and functionalities within Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps.
  • At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain the importance of preparing end users for the transition to Microsoft 365
    • Describe the phased rollout process and how it works
    • List the resources available to help with the deployment process

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Get started with Microsoft 365
    • Get started with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Understand the deployment process
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 2: Analyze your device and app readiness for Windows
    • Introduction to device and app readiness
    • Use Microsoft readiness assessment tools
    • Implement the device and app readiness process
    • Mitigate common app compatibility issues
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 3: Analyze your directory and network readiness for Microsoft 365
    • Introduction to directory and network readiness
    • Add Azure Active Directory
    • Understanding network readiness components
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 4: Deliver Microsoft 365 Apps and business apps
    • Introduction to Office and business app delivery
    • Install or upgrade Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Deliver business apps
    • Deploy apps with Microsoft Store for Business
    • Manage or customize your apps
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 5: Migrate user files and settings in Microsoft 365
    • Introduction to migrating user files and settings
    • Understand manual versus automated migration tools
    • Customize start and taskbar layouts
    • Use enterprise state roaming with Azure AD
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 6: Update your security and compliance configuration – Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Identify security issues that can derail your move to Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Review the security and compliance capabilities in Microsoft 365
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 7: Deploy, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 10
    • Upgrade or migrate - how to choose which is right for you
    • Choose the appropriate deployment tools based on your environment
    • Upgrade to Windows 10
    • Migrate to Windows 10
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 8: Learn about Windows and Microsoft 365 Apps servicing in Microsoft 365
    • Review the Windows and Microsoft servicing models
    • Understand the servicing models for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps
    • Review the servicing best practices
    • Summary and knowledge check
  • Module 9: Train users on the new Windows and Microsoft 365 Apps features
    • Implement user communication and training
    • Communicate the new features and benefits of Microsoft 365
    • Plan a proactive measured rollout
    • Leverage Microsoft communication and training resources
    • Summary and knowledge check

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