Jennifer Reed - Microsoft 365 Business for Admins For Dummies

Microsoft 365 Business for Admins For Dummies

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1. Chapter 7

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2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 8
8. Chapter 9
9. Chapter 10
10. Chapter 11
11. Chapter 12
12. Chapter 13
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17. Chapter 18
18. Chapter 19
19. Chapter 20
20. Chapter 21
21. Chapter 22

To be productive and successful in todays modern computing world, where instant sharing and immediate feedback are the new standards, organizations and teams need to respond to new information with agility and speed. The way we work today is more iterative and collaborative than ever before. This reality is driving the need for small- and medium-size businesses to figure out ways to improve workplace productivity.

Small businesses must also deal with the omnipresence of mobile devices owned by the company or the employee in the workplace. And just because your employees are at work doesnt mean that they dont use their mobile devices for personal purposes. If you have a habit of checking Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram at least 14 times a day, you know what I mean.

Against this backdrop, small businesses must also contend with todays threat landscape. With a limited budget and a highly competitive job market for security professionals, its not unusual for some business owners to find it easier to just bury their heads in the sand and hope they dont get hacked. I think we can agree that this is not a good idea.

For a market that accounts for 66 percent of net new jobs in the United States and powers the economy with their labor force and capital expenditures, small businesses are long overdue for an enterprise-class solution that doesnt break the bank.

If youre running a small business or managing the IT infrastructure for a small business, your wait is over. Microsoft 365 Business is here. Its the coming together of three key cloud services from Microsoft: Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Windows 10 Business. Its not your parents solution, either. It has artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced features that used to be out of reach for small business. And the best part about Microsoft 365 Business? Even dummies can use it.

The intent of Microsoft 365 For Admins For Dummies is to provide SMBs an understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Business: an integrated solution with built-in security and collaboration features to enable todays modern workplace.

For business owners, this book will provide peace of mind knowing that their workforce can manage their work productively and securely across devices. For IT teams, this book is a timely source of information about the features and functionalities as well as guidance on implementing the solution. For end users, this book serves as a guide for making the most out of the companys investment in the technology.

Microsoft 365 For Admins For Dummies serves as a rich resource for all the components included in Microsoft 365 Business and the purpose they serve. I call out the dependencies across the components to ensure that the reader is aware of issues that may arise when implementing or using the solution.

I include insights and real-life scenarios based on my experiences as a consultant and solution architect with over 10 years experience in the industry. It is written in the Dummies format, which breaks down a highly technical subject matter into easily understood concepts.

If youre planning to implement Microsoft 365 Business or to upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business, youve picked up the right book to help demystify the complexities of the bundled solution and set you up for a successful deployment of the solution.