Exam Ref MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Exam Ref MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

by Craig Zacker
Released December 2023
Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
ISBN: 9780138237387

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Book description

Prepare for Microsoft Exam MS-900 and help demonstrate your mastery of cloud services, the Software as a Service cloud model, and the options and benefits of Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. Designed for IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

  • Describe cloud concepts

  • Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services

  • Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365

  • Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and support

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

  • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives

  • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you

  • Assumes you are a business user, IT professional, or student interested in cloud computing and technologies, including individuals planning to pursue more advanced Microsoft 365 certification.

About the Exam

Exam MS-900 focuses on using cloud services; different types of cloud services; core Microsoft 365components; comparisons between Microsoft 365 and on-premises services; modern management concepts; Microsoft 365 collaboration, mobility and analytics; Microsoft 365 security and compliance concepts; unified endpoint management; security usage scenarios and services; the Service Trust portal and Compliance Manager; Microsoft 365 licensing options; pricing; support; and service lifecycles.

About Microsoft Certification

Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals certification credential, proving that you understand Microsoft 365 options, as well as the benefits of adopting cloud services, the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, and Microsoft 365 cloud services in particular.

See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Pearson’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  6. Contents at a glance
  7. Contents
  8. About the Author
  9. Introduction
    1. Organization of this book
    2. Preparing for the exam
    3. Microsoft certifications
    4. Access the Exam Updates chapter and online references
    5. Errata, updates & book support
    6. Stay in touch
  10. Chapter 1. Describe cloud concepts
    1. Skill 1.1: Describe the different types of cloud services available
    2. Skill 1.2: Describe the benefits of and considerations for using cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services
    3. Summary
    4. Thought experiment
    5. Thought experiment answer
  11. Chapter 2. Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
    1. Skill 2.1: Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365
    2. Skill 2.2: Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365
    3. Skill 2.3: Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365
    4. Skill 2.4: Describe analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365
    5. Summary
    6. Thought experiment
    7. Thought experiment answers
  12. Chapter 3. Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
    1. Skill 3.1: Describe identity and access management solutions of Microsoft 365
    2. Skill 3.2: Describe threat protection solutions of Microsoft 365
    3. Skill 3.3: Describe trust, privacy, risk, and compliance solutions of Microsoft 365
    4. Summary
    5. Thought experiment
    6. Thought experiment answer
  13. Chapter 4. Understand Microsoft 365 pricing and support
    1. Skill 4.1: Identify Microsoft 365 pricing and billing management options
    2. Skill 4.2: Identify licensing options available in Microsoft 365
    3. Skill 4.3: Identify support options for Microsoft 365 services
    4. Summary
    5. Thought experiment
    6. Thought experiment answer
  14. Chapter 5. MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Second Edition exam updates
    1. The purpose of this chapter
    2. News and commentary about the exam objective updates
    3. Updated technical content
    4. Objective mapping
  15. Index
  16. Exam Ref MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Second Edition
    1. List of URLs

Product information

  • Title: Exam Ref MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Craig Zacker
  • Release date: December 2023
  • Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
  • ISBN: 9780138237387