Online Microsoft Training in the UAE

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business users who wish to improve their productivity and digital collaboration using Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively create, manage, and use teams and channels in Microsoft Teams.
• Leverage tags, mentions, and app integrations in Teams to streamline communication.
• Store, organize, and securely share files in OneDrive using best practices.
• Recover documents using version history and collaborate on files in real time.
• Use Outlook for advanced email management and shared calendar scheduling.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level users who wish to improve team productivity and streamline everyday workflows using Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Planner, and Forms.By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Organize and manage communication effectively with Outlook.
• Store, share, and collaborate on files using OneDrive.
• Conduct meetings, chats, and team collaboration with Microsoft Teams.
• Plan and track tasks efficiently using Microsoft Planner.
• Create and analyze online surveys and quizzes with Microsoft Forms.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Data Engineer certification exam (DP-203). The course covers the basics of Azure data services and how they can be used to process, store, and manage data in the cloud. Participants will learn how to create data processing solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Stream Analytics, and Azure Databricks, and how to work with NoSQL databases using Azure Cosmos DB.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leadership teams who wish to effectively manage and coordinate tasks using Microsoft Planner and its related tools, leading to enhanced productivity and collaboration across the organization. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively create, manage, and track tasks and projects using Microsoft Planner, enhancing team coordination and project visibility.
• Organize and prioritize individual tasks, share task lists, and collaborate on tasks using Microsoft To Do.
• Utilize Microsoft Loop components for real-time collaboration, integrating them seamlessly into projects and meetings, and enhancing communication and information sharing among team members.
• Design and manage custom lists tailored to specific project needs, automate workflows, and integrate Lists with other Microsoft 365 tools for more efficient task tracking.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level business professionals who wish to gain the skills necessary to utilize Teams, Word, and Excel effectively in a management context. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft 365
• Navigate and utilize Microsoft Teams for communication, collaboration, and project management.
• Develop proficiency in creating, formatting, and managing Word documents.
• Use Excel for data entry, manipulation, and analysis.
• Explore how to integrate Microsoft 365 applications for seamless workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer certification exam (AZ-400).  The course covers the basics of DevOps practices and how they can be implemented on the Azure platform. Participants will learn how to use Azure DevOps to manage code, build and release pipelines, and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification exam.  The course covers advanced concepts of cloud computing and Azure services. It provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure solutions architecture, including its principles, components, and services. Participants will also learn how to design and deploy Azure solutions using best practices and industry standards.

This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data. This course will also explore how to implement proper security standards and policies across the Power BI spectrum including datasets and groups. The course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data professionals who wish to implement a lakehouse solution using Microsoft Fabric. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of Microsoft Fabric.
• Configure and manage a Lakehouse using Microsoft Fabric.
• Ingest and transform data using Apache Spark.
• Utilize Delta Lake tables for versioning and managing data.
• Implement data ingestion pipelines with Dataflows Gen2.
• Orchestrate data pipelines using Data Factory.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) certification exam.  The course covers various security topics related to Azure, including identity and access management, platform protection, data and application protection, and operations management.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to manage and secure an organization's IT environment using Microsoft 365.By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security services such as Microsoft Secure Score, Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links.
• Implement compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview, data loss prevention, and sensitivity labels.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification exam.  The course covers the concepts of developing Azure solutions, including Azure compute, storage, and security features. It provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure development, including tools and services for building, testing, and deploying applications.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to manage and secure an organization's IT environment using Microsoft 365. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Apply best practices for Microsoft 365 administration and security.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification exam. The course covers the skills required to manage Azure resources, including Azure virtual machines, storage solutions, and Azure network management.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand virtualization concepts and configure Hyper-V.
• Create and manage virtual machines, VM storage, and networking.
• Utilize advanced Hyper-V features and secure Hyper-V environments.
• Monitor and optimize Hyper-V performance.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification exam. The course covers the basic concepts of cloud computing and Azure services. It provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure, including its architecture, pricing and support, and the most commonly used Azure services. 

In this whiteboard design session, you will learn how to design a solution with a combination of Azure Resource Manager templates and Azure DevOps to enable continuous delivery with several Azure PaaS services. At the end of this workshop, you will be better able to build templates to automate cloud infrastructure and reduce error-prone manual processes. In addition, you'll create an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template to provision Azure resources, configure continuous delivery with Azure DevOps, configure Application Insights into an application, and create an Azure DevOps project and Git repository.

AI-102 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution is aimed at software developers looking to create applications infused with AI that utilize Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, and the Microsoft Bot Framework. The course will employ either C# or Python as its programming language. Audience Profile This course targets software engineers focused on constructing, overseeing, and deploying AI solutions that harness Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, and the Microsoft Bot Framework. They possess proficiency in C# or Python and have experience with REST-based APIs to develop computer vision, language analysis, knowledge mining, intelligent search, and conversational AI solutions on Azure.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for designing and executing DevOps processes and practices. Learners will gain insights into planning for DevOps, utilizing source control, scaling Git within an enterprise environment, consolidating artifacts, formulating a dependency management strategy, managing secrets, implementing continuous integration, establishing a container build approach, devising a release plan, setting up a release management workflow, executing deployment patterns, and enhancing feedback mechanisms. Audience Profile This course is ideal for individuals interested in designing and implementing DevOps processes or preparing to take the Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions certification exam. Job Role: DevOps Engineer Preparation for Exam: AZ-400 Skills Acquired

• Create a shared vision and timeline for transformation
• Select a project, define project metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Establish an agile team structure and organizational framework
• Formulate a tool integration strategy
• Develop a license management plan (e.g., for Azure DevOps and GitHub users)
• Create a traceability strategy from work items to operational software
• Design an authentication and access control strategy
• Plan the integration of on-premises and cloud resources
• Understand the advantages of using Source Control
• Explain Azure Repos and GitHub
• Migrate from TFVC to Git
• Ensure code quality, including managing technical debt with SonarCloud and other tools
• Promote organizational understanding of code quality
• Detail how to structure Git repositories
• Explain Git branching workflows
• Leverage pull requests for collaboration and code reviews
• Utilize Git hooks for automation
• Use Git to foster internal open-source practices across the organization
• Understand the role of Azure Pipelines and its components
• Set up Agents for use in Azure Pipelines
• Explain the importance of continuous integration
• Implement continuous integration using Azure Pipelines
• Define Site Reliability Engineering
• Create processes to gauge end-user satisfaction and analyze user feedback
• Automate application analytics through designed processes
• Manage alerts, reducing non-actionable notifications
• Conduct blameless retrospectives and foster a just culture
• Define an infrastructure and configuration strategy along with the appropriate toolset for release pipelines and application infrastructure
• Incorporate compliance and security into your application infrastructure
• Identify challenges associated with integrating open-source software
• Evaluate open-source software packages for security and license compliance
• Administer organizational security and compliance policies
• Integrate license and vulnerability scans into build and deployment pipelines
• Configure build pipelines to access package security and license ratings

About This Course This course provides students with the necessary skills to deploy and configure System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager. Through hands-on labs, students will learn: • How to design and implement a Management Group in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager. • Techniques for upgrading and migrating from an existing Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Group to the newer versions of System Center 2012 Operations Manager, including Service Pack 1 and R2. • The key components of Management Packs such as Object Discoveries, Rules, Monitors, Targeting, Run As Accounts, and Profiles. This includes creating custom Management Packs. • How to set up monitoring for fabric and applications in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, covering both datacenter and cloud resources like networking, storage, and computing. • Methods for configuring Application Performance Monitoring for .NET and Java-based applications. • Strategies for setting up end-to-end service monitoring using synthetic transactions and Distributed Application Diagrams. • How to configure Dashboards, Service Level Tracking Reporting, and the SharePoint Web Part to visualize critical performance and availability metrics. • Techniques for customizing the Operations Manager Console to meet the needs of various application support teams. • Integration of Operations Manager with other System Center 2012 R2 components and extending monitoring capabilities to cover key business processes and procedures. • How to troubleshoot an Operations Manager Management Group and execute disaster recovery procedures such as database and management server restoration. • Utilizing new features in System Center 2012 R2, including integration with System Center Advisor, Team Foundation Server, IntelliTrace, and managing Windows Azure. Audience Profile The primary audience for this course includes cloud and datacenter administrators who are new to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and are tasked with deploying, configuring, and operating it in their environments. The secondary audience comprises those already familiar with Operations Manager but looking to upgrade their skills to incorporate the latest features of System Center 2012 Operations Manager, Service Pack 1, and R2. At Course Completion Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Plan for deploying System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager by:
  • Determining hardware and software requirements.
  • Addressing security considerations.
  • Designing a highly available System Center and Microsoft SQL Server platform using Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn.
  • Planning for migration and upgrade scenarios to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Customize the Operations Console with User Roles.
• Deploy agents in various ways using System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Implement key Management Pack concepts and elements, including templates.
• Configure Notifications, Reporting, and Service Level Tracking within System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Set up the following:
  • Audit Collection Services.
  • Agentless Exception Monitoring.
  • The SharePoint Web Part in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Configure Application Performance Monitoring and Network Device monitoring within System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Set up dashboards and widgets in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Utilize new cloud-based features, such as System Center Global Service Monitor and System Center Advisor.
• Integrate System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager with other System Center 2012 R2 components.
• Troubleshoot an Operations Manager Management Group.
• Perform disaster recovery in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

After completing this course in the UAE, you will be able to:

• Describe the processes involved in planning and using a troubleshooting methodology for Windows 10.
• Troubleshoot startup issues and operating system services on a Windows 10 PC.
• Perform system recovery.
• Resolve issues related to hardware devices and device drivers.
• Administer Windows 10 devices.
• Troubleshoot issues related to network connectivity.
• Configure Windows 10 devices by using Group Policy.
• Configure and troubleshoot user settings.
• Configure and troubleshoot resource access.
• Implement remote connectivity.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications.
• Maintain Windows 10 devices.

About This Course This five-day course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to plan and manage a Microsoft SharePoint 2016 environment. You will learn how to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot your SharePoint setup. The course also includes guidelines, best practices, and considerations aimed at optimizing your deployment. This course is the first in a series of two for IT professionals and aligns with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification. Audience Profile The target audience consists of experienced IT professionals interested in installing, configuring, deploying, and managing SharePoint 2016 installations either on-premises or in the cloud. Participants typically have more than a year's hands-on experience with planning and maintaining SharePoint, along with two years' experience working with core technologies that SharePoint relies on, such as Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services. The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Is an IT professional responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2016.
• Possesses practical knowledge or hands-on experience with SharePoint Online.
• Has broad familiarity with various SharePoint workloads.
• Has experience in business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.
• Is experienced with authentication and security technologies.
• Has proficiency in Windows PowerShell.

* The hands-on or job-related experience should be from a role where the candidate has worked on multiple SharePoint-based solutions that include document management, content management, and search functionalities. At Course Completion

• Describe the key features of SharePoint 2016.
• Design an information architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Create a logical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Plan and configure the physical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Install and set up SharePoint 2016.
• Create and configure web applications and site collections.
• Plan and configure service applications for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage users, permissions, and secure content in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure authentication within a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Set up platform and farm-level security in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Administer information taxonomy in SharePoint web applications and site collections.
• Configure and manage user profiles and audiences.
• Optimize the search experience within SharePoint 2016.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a SharePoint 2016 deployment.

About This Course This five-day course is designed to teach you how to plan, configure, and manage advanced features in a SharePoint 2016 environment. Key areas of focus include implementing high availability, disaster recovery, service application architecture, and Microsoft Business Connectivity Services. The curriculum also covers social computing functionalities, productivity tools, and collaboration platforms. Additionally, students will gain insights into business intelligence solutions, Enterprise Content Management, web content management infrastructure, and apps. This course includes guidance on developing a governance plan as well as performing upgrades or migrations to SharePoint 2016. This is the second in a series of two courses for IT professionals and aligns with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification. Audience Profile The course targets experienced IT professionals interested in learning how to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint 2016 installations either on-premises or in the cloud. Students are expected to have more than four years of hands-on experience planning and maintaining SharePoint Server and related core technologies such as Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 R2 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services. Students should have completed Course 20339-1A: Planning and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2016, or possess equivalent knowledge and experience before taking this course. The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Possesses a working knowledge of, and preferably hands-on experience with, Microsoft SharePoint Online.
• Has broad familiarity with SharePoint Server workloads.
• Has experience in business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.
• Is experienced with authentication and security technologies.
• Has proficiency with Windows PowerShell.

* The hands-on experience or job experience should be from a solutions-based role where the candidate has worked on multiple SharePoint Server solutions, including document management, content management, and search functionalities. At Course Completion Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the core architecture of SharePoint 2016 along with its new and enhanced features.
• Describe key hybrid functionalities in SharePoint 2016.
• Plan and design a SharePoint 2016 environment to meet high availability and disaster recovery requirements.
• Plan and implement Business Connectivity Services and Secure Store Service.
• Configure and manage productivity services for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage solutions within a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Plan and configure social computing features.
• Plan and configure web content management for an Internet-facing environment.
• Plan and configure Enterprise Content Management in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Plan and configure business intelligence solutions.
• Plan and configure work management, productivity tools, and collaboration platforms and features.
• Perform an upgrade or migration to SharePoint 2016.

This course is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills needed to administer and support Exchange Server. It delves into the installation and configuration of Exchange Server, as well as managing mail recipients and public folders, including performing bulk operations through the Exchange Management Shell. Additionally, the course addresses client connectivity management, message transport and hygiene, and setting up highly available Exchange Server environments. Students will also learn about implementing disaster recovery solutions and maintaining and monitoring an Exchange Server deployment, along with administering Exchange Online within an Office 365 setup. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Deploy Exchange Server effectively.
• Plan and configure storage for Exchange Server.
• Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server.
• Execute recipient management and Exchange server management tasks using Exchange Server cmdlets.
• Set up Client Access services within Exchange Server.
• Manage high availability configurations in Exchange Server.
• Implement disaster recovery solutions for Exchange Server.
• Configure and manage message transport in Exchange Server.
• Set up message security measures in Exchange Server.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues with Exchange Server.
• Configure role-based access control permissions for Exchange Server and set up audit logging for administrators and users.
• Implement and manage integration with Exchange Online.

About This Course This course equips experienced Exchange Server administrators with the skills necessary to design and set up an Exchange Server messaging environment. It delves into configuring advanced components such as site resilience, enhanced security measures, compliance solutions, archiving, discovery tools, coexistence with other Exchange organizations or Exchange Online, and migration from earlier versions of Exchange server. Additionally, it offers guidelines, best practices, and important considerations to optimize the deployment of Exchange Server. Audience Profile This course is targeted at IT professionals who are seasoned messaging administrators, architects, or consultants. It caters to individuals in enterprise settings tasked with designing and deploying Exchange Server solutions, including environments that incorporate previous versions of Exchange Server or Exchange Online. Participants should have prior experience with Exchange Server 2019 or earlier versions. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, students will be able to:

• Create plans for deploying Exchange Server.
• Plan and deploy hardware, virtualization, mailbox databases, and public folders in an Exchange Server environment.
• Develop a plan for message transport within Exchange Server.
• Design and implement Client Access services in Exchange Server.
• Create and execute a highly available Exchange Server setup.
• Maintain Exchange Server using Managed Availability and Desired State Configuration (DSC).
• Plan for messaging security and set up Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) and Microsoft Azure RMS within Exchange Server.
• Design and implement message retention and archiving solutions.
• Create and execute data loss prevention policies, In-Place Hold, and eDiscovery processes.
• Plan for messaging coexistence among different Exchange Server organizations.
• Develop and carry out an upgrade plan from previous versions of Exchange Server to Exchange Server 2019.
• Create a hybrid deployment strategy for Exchange Server.

About This Course This comprehensive five-day, hands-on training course is tailored to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Microsoft's virtual desktop technology. The curriculum will also highlight the differences between various technologies through practical use cases and best practices. You'll enhance your skills in Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) within Windows Server 2012 R2. Throughout this course, you will gain expertise in managing, monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting various Windows-based desktop virtualization solutions. Audience Profile This training is aimed at IT administrators and implementers from large and mid-sized organizations who wish to grasp the latest Microsoft desktop and application virtualization technologies. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in planning, implementing, and managing virtual infrastructure solutions based on these technologies. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of desktop and application virtualization.
• Develop plans and execute user state virtualization strategies.
• Formulate and implement App-V solutions.
• Plan and roll out App-V clients effectively.
• Administer and manage application virtualization processes.
• Comprehend the process of application sequencing.
• Set up client Hyper-V configurations.
• Create plans for deploying session-based desktops.
• Publish and configure RemoteApp programs.
• Plan pooled personal desktop environments.
• Design and implement both pooled and personal desktop solutions.
• Deploy Remote Access functionalities.
• Monitor the health of VDI infrastructure.

After completing this workshop in the UAE, students will be able to:

• Understand what is new when deploying Windows 10.
• Use MDT.
• Use System Center Configuration Manager.
• List and explain the new features of Windows 10 UI across multiple devices.
• Use and customize the new user interface in Windows 10.
• Use the new Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD).
• Use Device Guard for Windows 10.

This training program equips IT Professionals with the skills to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, oversee infrastructure administration, set up virtual networking, integrate Azure with on-premises locations, control network traffic, deploy storage solutions, launch and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, safeguard and share data, and oversee the entire solution. This course is designed for Azure Administrators. These administrators are responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring identity, governance, storage, compute resources, and virtual networks within a cloud environment. They will also be tasked with provisioning, sizing, monitoring, and adjusting these resources as needed.

This course equips IT Security Professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to enforce security measures, uphold an organization’s security stance, and detect and address security weaknesses. It covers areas such as identity and access management, platform protection, data and application security, and security operations. Audience Profile This course is designed for Azure Security Engineers preparing for the associated certification exam or those executing security tasks in their daily roles. It will also benefit engineers looking to specialize in securing Azure-based digital platforms and play a critical role in safeguarding an organization's data. Skills Gained

• Implement enterprise governance strategies, including role-based access control, Azure policies, and resource locks.
• Create an Azure AD infrastructure encompassing users, groups, and multi-factor authentication.
• Set up Azure AD Identity Protection with risk policies, conditional access, and access reviews.
• Deploy Azure AD Privileged Identity Management for managing Azure AD roles and resources.
• Configure Azure AD Connect to include various authentication methods and on-premises directory synchronization.
• Enforce perimeter security measures using Azure Firewall.
• Apply network security strategies involving Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups.
• Ensure host security through endpoint protection, remote access management, update management, and disk encryption.
• Maintain container security with Azure Container Instances, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Kubernetes.
• Manage Azure Key Vault for certificates, keys, and secrets.
• Secure applications by registering apps, using managed identities, and setting up service endpoints.
• Protect storage through shared access signatures, blob retention policies, and Azure Files authentication.
• Safeguard databases with authentication methods, data classification, dynamic data masking, and always encrypted features.
• Utilize Azure Monitor for connected sources, log analytics, and alerts.
• Leverage Azure Security Center to manage policies, recommendations, and just-in-time virtual machine access.
• Operate Azure Sentinel for workbooks, incidents, and playbooks.

This course teaches IT Professionals to configure advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to leverage the hybrid capabilities of Azure, how to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to Azure IaaS, and how to secure Azure VMs running Windows Server. The course also teaches IT Professionals how to perform tasks related to high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. The course highlights administrative tools and technologies including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor.

About This Course This course is designed to introduce students to the essential principles of database management within a cloud environment, with a focus on foundational skills in cloud data services and Microsoft Azure. Students will gain an understanding of key data concepts such as relational databases, non-relational databases, big data, and analytics, and how these are applied using Microsoft Azure technology. They will delve into the roles, tasks, and responsibilities within the field of data management. Additionally, students will explore various relational database offerings in Azure, including their deployment and querying through cloud solutions. The course also covers non-relational databases and data storage options with Azure. Students will learn about different processing methods for creating data analytics solutions on Azure, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure HDInsight. Furthermore, they will be introduced to Power BI, including its components and how these elements function together. Audience Profile This course is intended for individuals interested in mastering the basics of database concepts within a cloud setting, acquiring fundamental skills in cloud data services, and establishing a solid foundation in Microsoft Azure's cloud data services. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, students will be able to:

• Articulate core data concepts in Azure
• Elucidate the principles of relational databases within Azure
• Explain non-relational database concepts in Azure
• Distinguish components of a contemporary data warehouse in Azure

This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2A, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration.

This five day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure System Center 2012 Operations Manager. In addition this class will prepare the student for managing their 2012 Operations Manager infrastructure.

About This Course This course will examine the necessary marketing application setup to foster business expansion. It will also delve into lead management, marketing forms and pages, segmentation, and email marketing communications. These elements are interconnected through interactive customer journey design, encompassing event and survey configurations. Audience Profile This course is tailored for IT or marketing professionals interested in utilizing Dynamics 365 Marketing to enhance business operations. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, you will be able to:

• Set up advanced configurations
• Handle marketing content, templates, and integrations
• Generate and oversee leads
• Develop and manage marketing forms and pages
• Create and maintain segments
• Initiate and execute customer journeys
• Plan and administer events
• Distribute and evaluate surveys

About This Course This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to support and configure Windows 10 desktops within an organizational setting. They will learn how to install, customize, and update Windows 10 operating systems effectively. The curriculum also covers managing storage, files, devices, and configuring network connectivity for Windows 10. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge on securing the Windows 10 OS and safeguarding data on the device. Finally, students will acquire skills in managing and troubleshooting issues related to Windows 10. Audience Profile The intended audience includes IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining core services of Windows 10 locally. These candidates may also have experience with enterprise environments and cloud-integrated services. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, learners will be able to:

• Install and customize Windows 10.
• Set up updates for Windows.
• Configure devices and drivers for Windows.
• Manage storage configurations in Windows.
• Tailor network and remote management settings within Windows.
• Administer browsers and applications in Windows.
• Control account access and authentication processes.
• Set file and folder permissions.
• Identify methods for securing Windows 10, common threats, and ways to mitigate them.
• Troubleshoot Windows and application installations.
• Solve hardware and driver issues.
• Resolve file problems and perform data recoveries.

About This Course This course will equip students with the skills needed to plan and execute an operating system deployment strategy utilizing contemporary deployment techniques, alongside implementing an update strategy. Students will gain insight into essential elements of modern management and co-management strategies. Additionally, the course delves into integrating Microsoft Intune within your organization. It also explores various methods for deploying and managing applications and browser-based apps. Key security concepts in modern management, including authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies, are introduced to students. The curriculum covers technologies such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection, and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, along with strategies for leveraging these tools to safeguard devices and data. Audience Profile The Modern Desktop Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in an enterprise setting. Their duties encompass managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. The MDA collaborates with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to create a device strategy that aligns with the business needs of a modern organization. The Modern Desktop Administrator should be well-versed in M365 workloads and possess strong skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises management technologies. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, learners will be able to:

• Develop, plan, and execute an Operating System deployment, upgrade, and update strategy.
• Grasp the advantages and methodologies of co-management strategies.
• Plan and implement device enrollment and configuration processes.
• Manage and deploy applications while planning a mobile application management strategy.
• Administer users and authentication using Azure AD and Active Directory DS.
• Explain and apply methods to protect devices and data.

In this course, you will learn how to plan, configure, and manage SharePoint Sites and OneDrive to enhance your organization's content management capabilities. You'll explore the structure of modern SharePoint sites, including hub sites, and gain insights into best practices for deploying and adopting OneDrive within your company. The course also covers sharing, security, and monitoring in both SharePoint and OneDrive within Microsoft 365. Additionally, you will learn to manage user profiles and applications with appropriate permission settings. We will delve into planning and configuring Managed Metadata, Business Connectivity Services, and search functionalities that enable content discovery, consumption, and governance across Microsoft 365. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Set up SharePoint Sites.
• Control storage limits for sites.
• Deploy the OneDrive sync client.
• Utilize Group Policy to manage settings for the OneDrive sync client.
• Handle external sharing of data in Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Configure user profile properties.
• Manage audience targeting.
• Use the App Catalog to oversee custom applications.
• Create and manage term groups, sets, and terms.
• Differentiate between modern and classic search experiences.

About This Course This course delves into three core aspects of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration: managing the Microsoft 365 tenant and services, overseeing Office 365 operations, and handling Microsoft 365 identity management. In the section on Microsoft 365 tenant and service management, you will explore all critical elements that need to be considered during the design phase of your Microsoft 365 tenant. After completing this planning stage, you will learn how to set up your Microsoft 365 tenant, including configuring organizational profiles, subscription options, component services, user accounts and licenses, and security groups. Additionally, you will gain knowledge on managing your tenant by setting up roles and monitoring the health and services of your tenant. With a solid foundation in place for your Microsoft 365 tenant, you will then focus on key elements of Office 365 management. This includes an overview of product functionalities such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Power Platform, additional resources, and device management. You will proceed to configure Office 365 with a primary emphasis on establishing client connectivity. Furthermore, you will learn how to manage deployments of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (formerly known as Office 365 ProPlus), from user-driven installations to centralized rollouts. The course concludes this segment by teaching you how to set up Office Telemetry and Microsoft Analytics. Finally, the course provides an extensive examination of identity synchronization in Microsoft 365, with a focus on Azure Active Directory Connect. You will learn how to plan and implement Azure AD Connect, manage synchronized identities, and deploy password management solutions using multi-factor authentication and self-service password management within Microsoft 365. This section also covers the comprehensive process of implementing application and external access. You will discover how to add and manage applications in Azure Active Directory, including configuring multi-tenant applications. Additionally, you will learn about setting up Azure AD Application Proxy by installing and registering a connector, as well as publishing on-premises apps for remote access. Lastly, the course explores designing and managing solutions for external access, which includes licensing guidance for Azure AD B2B collaboration, creating collaborative users, and troubleshooting B2B collaborations. Audience Profile This course is tailored for individuals aiming to become Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admins who have completed one of the role-based administrator certification paths offered by Microsoft. At Course Completion By actively engaging in this course, you will gain expertise in:

• Designing, configuring, and managing your Microsoft 365 tenant
• The functionalities of Office 365 products
• Configuring Office 365
• Managing deployments of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (formerly Office 365 ProPlus)
• Planning and implementing identity synchronization
• Implementing application and external access solutions

Discover the essentials of managing Office 365, covering its core elements, strategies for transitioning an organization to Office 365, configuration techniques, and methods for overseeing Office 365 ProPlus rollouts. Audience Profile This course is tailored for individuals aiming for the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admin position who have already completed one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification tracks. Skills Acquired

• Overview of Office 365
• Migrating an organization to Office 365
• Setting up Office 365
• Administering Office 365 ProPlus deployments

This course is designed for persons aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Administrator role and have completed at least one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification paths.

This three-day instructor-led course offers participants transitioning from previous versions of SQL Server an overview of the latest features introduced in SQL Server 2016. Skills Acquired

• Understand the key capabilities and components of SQL Server 2016
• Explore new and improved performance features in SQL Server
• Learn about enhanced security features in SQL Server
• Discover advancements in SQL Server Availability and Scalability
• Gain knowledge on new reporting and PowerBI capabilities in SQL Server 2016
• Familiarize with updated data access functionalities
• Explore the latest enhancements in SQL Server OLAP
• Understand the new cloud-based features of SQL Server

About This Course This course delves into the essential aspects of Microsoft 365 messaging administration, encompassing message transport, mail flow, security measures, hygiene practices, compliance requirements, infrastructure management, and hybrid messaging. It is tailored for IT professionals tasked with deploying and overseeing the messaging infrastructure within their organization's Microsoft 365 environment. Audience Profile The Messaging Administrator is responsible for setting up, configuring, managing, and resolving issues related to recipients, permissions, mail protection, mail flow, and public folders in both on-premises and cloud-based enterprise settings. Their duties also include overseeing message hygiene, messaging infrastructure, and hybrid configurations and migrations. To establish a secure hybrid structure that aligns with the needs of contemporary organizations, they must work closely with Security Administrators and Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrators. A solid understanding of authentication methods, licensing, and integration with Microsoft 365 applications is essential for Messaging Administrators. At Course Completion Upon finishing this course, participants will be able to:

• Set up and manage the transport pipeline
• Handle and resolve mail flow and transport issues
• Oversee message hygiene and compliance requirements
• Manage authentication for messaging services
• Configure organizational settings and sharing capabilities
• Administer mobile devices effectively
• Control role-based permissions
• Create and manage recipient objects and resources
• Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot public folders
• Design a hybrid environment strategy
• Execute mailbox migrations
• Deploy and resolve issues in a hybrid environment

This five-day course is tailored mainly for IT professionals with prior experience in Windows Server. It targets individuals who will manage storage and computing resources using Windows Server 2016 and need to grasp the various scenarios, requirements, and available options for storage and computing within the context of Windows Server 2016.

This 5-day instructor-led course equips participants with essential networking skills needed to implement and maintain Windows Server 2016 across various organizational settings. The curriculum includes foundational IP concepts, remote access solutions, and more sophisticated topics such as Software Defined Networking.

This five-day instructor-led course equips IT professionals with the skills needed to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment. It also covers implementing Group Policy, performing backup and restore operations, and monitoring and troubleshooting Active Directory-related issues on Windows Server 2016. Furthermore, the course provides instruction on deploying additional Active Directory server roles, including Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

This course will guide you through securing user access to your organization's resources. It covers topics such as protecting user passwords, implementing multi-factor authentication, enabling Azure Identity Protection, setting up and using Azure AD Connect, and introducing conditional access in Microsoft 365. You'll also learn about various threat protection technologies that safeguard your Microsoft 365 environment. This includes understanding different types of threats and the security solutions provided by Microsoft to mitigate them. The course will cover Secure Score, Exchange Online Protection, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, and threat management strategies. Additionally, you'll explore information protection technologies designed to secure your Microsoft 365 environment. Topics include managing content with information rights, message encryption, labels, policies, and rules that support data loss prevention and information protection. The course also delves into archiving and retention within Microsoft 365, including data governance practices, conducting content searches, and investigations. You'll learn about data retention policies and tags, in-place records management for SharePoint, email retention, and how to conduct content searches to support eDiscovery investigations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Manage user and group access within Microsoft 365.
• Understand and manage Azure Identity Protection.
• Plan and implement Azure AD Connect.
• Administer synchronized user identities.
• Explain and utilize conditional access.
• Identify cyber-attack threat vectors.
• Describe security solutions for Microsoft 365.
• Use Microsoft Secure Score to assess and enhance your security posture.
• Set up various advanced threat protection services for Microsoft 365.
• Plan and deploy secure mobile devices.
• Implement information rights management.
• Secure messages in Office 365.
• Configure Data Loss Prevention policies.
• Deploy and manage Cloud App Security.
• Apply Windows information protection to devices.
• Plan and deploy a data archiving and retention system.
• Create and manage an eDiscovery investigation.
• Handle GDPR data subject requests.
• Explain and use sensitivity labels.

About this Course
This course provides an engaging and practical journey through the entire process of owning a site in SharePoint Online, ensuring you gain the confidence needed to plan, create new sites, or manage existing ones. The aim is to help you leverage SharePoint's capabilities to facilitate information sharing and collaboration within your team. Throughout the class, you will also learn best practices and common pitfalls as you apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on exercises in SharePoint Online. Audience Profile This course caters to both new and seasoned SharePoint users looking to maximize their use of SharePoint Online. At Course Completion

• Grasp the advantages of utilizing SharePoint in practical situations
• Create new SharePoint sites for storing business information
• Develop pages for sharing news and content
• Tailor site structures to meet specific business needs
• Generate and manage views, columns, and apps
• Handle the security of a site
• Leverage the power platform to customize forms and automate processes
• Utilize search functionality to locate business information from people to documents

About This Course This course will equip you with the skills needed to manage Microsoft Teams within your organization. It covers an overview of Microsoft Teams, implementing governance, security, and compliance measures for Teams, preparing the environment for deployment, deploying teams, and managing collaboration and communication in Teams. You'll gain insights into the architecture of Teams and its integration with various workloads and services in Microsoft 365. Additionally, you will learn about security features such as conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), threat alerts, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, eDiscovery, and information barrier policies. The course also includes guidance on preparing for a Teams deployment, including transitioning from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, setting up network configurations, and managing endpoints in Teams. You will learn how to create and manage teams, handle membership for both internal and external users, and configure settings and policies that enhance collaboration and communication experiences within Teams. Audience Profile This course is tailored for individuals aiming to become Microsoft 365 Teams Administrators and interested in obtaining the Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate certification. The role of a Microsoft Teams Administrator involves configuring, deploying, and managing Office 365 workloads focused on efficient collaboration and communication within an enterprise setting. They also collaborate with Telephony engineers to integrate advanced voice features into Microsoft Teams, though they do not handle direct routing configurations or telephony integrations. At Course Completion Upon completing this course actively, you will be able to:

• Understand what Microsoft Teams is and how its components interact with each other
• Implement governance, security, and compliance for Microsoft Teams
• Prepare your organization's environment for a Microsoft Teams deployment
• Deploy and manage teams effectively
• Manage collaboration within Microsoft Teams
• Apply techniques to manage and troubleshoot communication in Microsoft Teams

The Microsoft Power Platform helps organizations optimize their operations by simplifying, automating and transforming business tasks and processes. In this course, students will learn how to build Power Apps, Automate Flows and extend the platform to complete business requirements and solve complex business problems.

This five-day instructor-led course is tailored primarily for IT professionals with prior experience in Windows Server. It targets individuals who will manage identity, networking, storage, and computing using Windows Server 2019, and need to grasp the relevant scenarios, requirements, and available options specific to this version of Windows Server. The course equips IT professionals with essential administrative skills needed to deploy and maintain Windows Server 2019 in various organizational settings.

This course will teach the basics of Microsoft's dialect of the standard SQL language: Transact-SQL. Topics include both querying and modifying data in relational databases that are hosted in Microsoft SQL Server-based database systems, including: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and, Azure Synapse Analytics.