MEAPSA

Configure client connectivity to Microsoft 365

This module examines how clients connect to Microsoft 365. It also provides instruction on how to configure name resolution and Outlook clients, and how to troubleshoot client connectivity.

Administrator

Solution Architect

Technology Manager

Microsoft 365

Office 365

Module Objectives

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

Describe how Outlook uses Autodiscover to connect an Outlook client to Exchange Online.
Identify the DNS records needed for Outlook and other Office-related clients to automatically locate the services in Microsoft 365 using the Autodiscover process.
Describe the connectivity protocols that enable Outlook to connect to Microsoft 365.
Identify the tools that can help you troubleshoot connectivity issues in Microsoft 365 deployments.

Units

Introduction min
Examine how automatic client configuration works min
Explore the DNS records required for client configuration min
Configure Outlook clients min
Troubleshoot client connectivity min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

None