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Configure administrative roles in Microsoft 365

This module examines the key functionality that's available in the more commonly used Microsoft 365 admin roles. It also provides instruction on how to configure these roles.

Administrator

Solution Architect

Technology Manager

Office 365

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

Describe the Azure RBAC permission model used in Microsoft 365.
Describe the most common Microsoft 365 admin roles.
Identify the key tasks assigned to the common Microsoft 365 admin roles.
Delegate admin roles to partners.
Manage permissions using administrative units in Microsoft Entra ID.
Elevate privileges to access admin centers by using Microsoft Entra ID Privileged Identity Management.

Units

Introduction min
Explore the Microsoft 365 permission model min
Explore the Microsoft 365 admin roles min
Assign admin roles to users in Microsoft 365 min
Delegate admin roles to partners min
Manage permissions using administrative units in Microsoft Entra ID min
Elevate privileges using Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management min
Examine best practices when configuring administrative roles min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

None