John Savill's Technical Training delivers an in-depth AB-900 study cram, outlining Microsoft 365 Copilot, agent administration, Entra ID, Defender XDR, Purview, and responsible AI fundamentals for certification and technical mastery.

AB-900 Study Cram: Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals

This session provides a focused walkthrough for those preparing for Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900). Key technical topics are broken down by chapter and timestamp from the original video.

Key Topics Covered

• Zero Trust: Security architecture fundamentals, practical implementation tips, and guidelines for Microsoft's zero trust approach.
• Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD): Identity scoring, SSO mechanisms, self-service password reset, and permissions configuration for secure access management.
• Defender XDR: Security incident detection, response tools, and integration with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Copilot and AI Agents: What Copilot agents are, how to create them with Copilot Studio, as well as configuration insights for technical admins and engineers.
• LLM and Semantic Index: Structure and usage of large language models and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365, including prompt engineering essentials.
• Responsible AI: Microsoft's approach to ethical AI deployment, principles, and practical steps for compliance within enterprise environments.
• Data Readiness: Ensuring data is well-prepped for AI workflows, including ingestion, normalization, and governance.
• Content Protection with Purview: Practical guidance for securing sensitive data, regulatory compliance, and using Purview within the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
• Licensing and Usage Analytics: Understanding Microsoft 365 licensing models, usage tracking, analytics, and drawing actionable insights.
• Technical Links & Resources:
  • AB-900 Whiteboard
  • Microsoft Learn: AB-900T00
  • Responsible AI Principles

Additional learning paths and reference materials are included for Azure, DevOps, PowerShell, and more. Subtitles and auto-translate features are available for accessibility.

Practice and Preparation Tips

• Focus on hands-on demos and practical advice for configuring identity management, securing access, and deploying agent solutions in Microsoft 365.
• Use provided learning paths and playlists for in-depth study on Azure, DevOps, and technical certifications.

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