Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals MS-900 Exam Guide: Gain the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to pass, 3rd Ed

Get a clear understanding of the Microsoft 365 platform from concept through to execution to confidently prepare for exam, and benefit from having a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide

Practice with exam-style questions based on the latest certification exam syllabus

Review the security considerations and benefits of adopting different types of cloud services

Verify your knowledge of key concepts through chapter assessments, insider tips, and practice questions

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Book Description

The MS-900 exam tests your understanding of Microsoft 365 services and components, along with their implementation, security, licensing, and general cloud concepts. This revised third edition helps you gain detailed actionable insights into the topics included in the latest syllabus, covering each topic according to its weight in the exam.

You’ll begin by reviewing key cloud concepts, including cloud computing, services, and development models, and then explore different cloud architectures and learn what Microsoft offers as a service in the form of SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with core Microsoft 365 components as well as the processes and tools used for managing Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft 365 apps. This edition also includes expanded information on the Microsoft Viva Suite, formerly Workplace Analytics. The chapters shed light on security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365, and provide additional guidance regarding the pricing and support offered by Microsoft for different services and apps.

By the end of this MS-900 book, you’ll have gained all the knowledge and skills needed to confidently appear for the exam.

What you will learn

Gain insight into the exam objectives and knowledge needed to take the MS-900 exam

Discover and implement best practices for licensing options available in Microsoft 365

Understand the different Microsoft 365 Defender services

Prepare to address the most common types of threats against an environment

Identify and unblock the most common cloud adoption challenges

Articulate key productivity, collaboration, security, and compliance selling points of M365

Explore licensing and payment models available for M365

Who this book is for

This book is for entry as well as mid-level experienced administrators and individuals aspiring to pass the latest MS-900 exam and achieve Microsoft 365 certification. Basic knowledge of Microsoft services and cloud concepts is necessary to get the most out of this book.

Table of Contents

Describe the different types of cloud services available

Describe the benefits and considerations for using cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services

Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365

Describe collaborative solutions of Microsoft 365

Describe Endpoint Modernization, Management Concepts, and Deployment Options in Microsoft 365

Describe the analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365

Describe zero trust principles for Microsoft 365

Understanding Identity and Access Management

Describe Threat Protection Solutions of Microsoft 365

Describe Trust, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance Solutions of Microsoft 365

Identify Microsoft 365 Pricing and Billing Management Options