Introduction
The Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals certification is the initial entry point into a hierarchy of Microsoft 365 certifications. The MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of the components and capabilities of the Microsoft 365 products without delving into specific administrative procedures. With the Fundamentals certification in place, IT pros can then move up to Associate level certifications that concentrate on specific areas of Microsoft 365 administration, such as messaging, security, desktop, and teamwork. The ultimate pinnacle in the hierarchy is the Enterprise Administrator Expert certification, achievable by passing the MS-100 and MS-101 exams.
This book covers all the skills measured by the MS-900 exam, with each of the four main areas covered in a separate chapter. Each chapter is broken down into individual skill sections, which cover all the suggested topics for each skill. It is recommended that you access a trial version of Microsoft 365 as you work your way through this book. Nothing can replace actual hands-on experience, and Microsoft provides a fully functional evaluation platform of Microsoft 365 Enterprise—all the components of which are accessible in the cloud and require no hardware other than a computer with Internet access. Microsoft also provides a wealth of documentation for all the Microsoft 365 components at docs.microsoft.com. With these tools, as well as some time and dedication, you can prepare yourself for the MS-900 exam and the first step toward your Microsoft 365 career.
Organization of this book
This book is organized by the “Skills measured” list published for the exam. The “Skills measured” list is available for each exam on the Microsoft Learn website: http://microsoft.com/learn. Each chapter in this book corresponds to a major topic area in the list, and the technical tasks in each topic area determine a chapter’s organization. If an exam covers four major topic areas, for example, the book will contain four chapters.
Microsoft certifications
Microsoft certifications distinguish you by proving your command of a broad set of skills and experience with current Microsoft products and technologies. The exams and corresponding certifications are developed to validate your mastery of critical competencies as you design and develop, or implement and support, solutions with Microsoft products and technologies both on-premises and in the cloud. Certification brings a variety of benefits to the individual and to employers and organizations.
More Info: All Microsoft Certifications
For information about Microsoft certifications, including a full list of available certifi cations, go to http://www.microsoft.com/learn.
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