Modernize your IT skills for the new world of cloud computing! Whether you are an IT administrator, developer, or architect, cloud technologies are transforming your role. This guide brings together the knowledge you need to transition smoothly to Microsoft Office 365 cloud-only and hybrid environments. Microsoft MVP Ben Curry and leading cloud architect Brian Laws present specific, up-to-date guidance on administering key cloud technologies, including Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint Online, Azure AD, and OneDrive for Business. Microsoft cloud technology experts Ben Curry and Brian Laws show you how to: Anticipate and respond to the ways cloud technologies change your responsibilities, such as scripting key management tasks via Windows PowerShell Understand today’s new mix of essential “Cloud Pro” skills related to infrastructure, scripting, security, and networking Master modern cloud administration for Office 365 cloud and hybrid environments to deliver content and services, any time, on any device, from anywhere, and across organizational boundaries Administer and configure SharePoint Online, including services, site collections, and hybrid features Help secure client devices via Mobile Device Management for Office 365 Centrally manage user profiles, groups, apps, and social features Bridge Office 365 and on-premises environments to share identities and data Enforce governance, security, and compliance  

Table of Contents:
Contents Chapter 1         Getting started as an Office 365 cloud pro Becoming a cloud pro Living in a tenant world The rapid pace of change Preparing the network Getting started with Office 365 Chapter 2         PowerShell 101 for cloud pros                                                                               Beyond the browser with Office 365 Microsoft Windows PowerShell fundamentals Prepare your environment for Office 365 PowerShell How to connect via PowerShell Work with Office 365 using PowerShell Chapter 3         Working with Azure Active Directory for Office 365                                Azure Active Directory Identity scenarios Identity sync with Azure Active Directory Connect Configuring identity federation with Office 365 Chapter 4         SharePoint Online administration and configuration                              SharePoint Online architecture Understanding licensing, update channels, and tenant types Configuring SharePoint Online Site Collection administration Managed Metadata Service Search settings Chapter 5         Managing the client: OneDrive for Business, Office ProPlus, and Mobile Device Management for Office 365                                                                                Office 365 and the client Managing OneDrive for Business Managing Office ProPlus Protecting your data through Mobile Device Management for Office 365 Chapter 6         Hybrid Office 365                                                                                                            Hybrid Office 365 scenarios and considerations SharePoint hybrid solutions Publishing on-premises applications through Azure AD Surfacing on-premises data through Power BI Chapter 7         Social capabilities, Office 365 Groups, and apps                                         Socializing in the cloud world Yammer Office 365 Groups Diving into Delve Office 365 Video Portal Know your roadmap Chapter 8         Managing governance, security, and compliance                                      Service assurance Permissions Alerts Governance Chapter 9         Migrating content to SharePoint Online                                                         Use a methodology Migration scenarios and scope Migrating SharePoint and My Site content Change management and communication Running a migration project