I'm trying to find a course that covers how to implement, harden, and manage Microsoft 365 Business Premium, particularly with a focus on Intune and Defender. Any recommendations or resources would be super helpful!
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Honestly, the typical route seems to be just diving in and deploying things before really knowing what you're doing. You might find it overwhelming at first, but a lot of people figure it out as they go! Not unusual to reach out to Microsoft support for help, only to get vague answers. That said, you definitely pick up some skills along the way!
So true! Sometimes you just gotta jump in and figure it out.
If you're looking for actual courses, I've found that [bearded365guy](https://youtube.com/@bearded365guy) has helped me a lot! His videos break things down in an understandable way. Definitely worth a look!
The Business Premium plan really opens up advanced Defender features. Make sure you set up the basic Tenant-level settings first—like Universal Tenant Restrictions and conditional access policies—before moving on to Defender baselines. It’s also important to consider if you're using Entra Enrollment with Windows Hello.
Exactly! It's all about building a solid base before getting into the nitty-gritty.
Great advice! Those basics are critical for smooth operations.
You should definitely download the CIS benchmarks for Microsoft 365 for free from their site! They offer guidelines for hardening your environment. However, just be cautious—some of their defaults can break functionalities, so test everything in a safe environment first!
Good call on the benchmarks, but I've learned the hard way that not all defaults work for every setup.
If you want to explore on your own, it might be worth checking out Microsoft's own learning paths and documentation. They provide a solid foundation, and you can tailor it to your needs, especially with advanced features in Business Premium like Defender. Here's a good starting point: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business-premium/?view=o365-worldwide
Haha, right? It's like a rite of passage for IT folks.