From IT Pro to Cloud Pro Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint Online

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

Chapter 1 Getting started as an Office 365 cloud pro
Chapter 2 PowerShell 101 for cloud pros
Chapter 3 Working with Azure Active Directory for Office 365
Chapter 4 SharePoint Online administration and configuration
Chapter 5 Managing the client: OneDrive for Business, Office ProPlus, and Mobile Device Management for Office 365
Chapter 6 Hybrid Office 365
Chapter 7 Social capabilities, Office 365 Groups, and apps
Chapter 8 Managing governance, security, and compliance
Chapter 9 Migrating content to SharePoint Online