Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals : Build practical skills and confidently prepare for the Microsoft AB-900 certification exam

Miles, Steve

Packt Publishing Limited（2026/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 278 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781807306519

Full Description

Prepare for the Microsoft AB-900 exam with hands-on coverage of Microsoft 365 Copilot, security, governance, Purview, Entra, and agent administration for secure AI adoption
DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot, security, governance, and AI agent administration
Configure, secure, monitor, and govern Copilot in Microsoft 365
Verify your knowledge of key concepts through chapter assessments, insider tips, and practice questions

Book DescriptionMicrosoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are transforming how organizations collaborate, automate workflows, and manage productivity. This practical certification guide prepares you for the Microsoft AB-900 exam while building real-world administration skills for modern AI-powered workplaces. Aligned with the latest Microsoft Learn objectives, the book covers Microsoft 365 services, security principles, governance controls, and Copilot administration fundamentals.
You'll begin with Microsoft 365 essentials, including licensing, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, identity management, authentication, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust. You'll then explore Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, sensitivity labels, retention, DLP, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, and DSPM for AI.
The book also explains how Copilot accesses organizational data through Microsoft Graph, how to identify oversharing risks in SharePoint, and how to use Purview tools to investigate compliance and governance issues. Finally, you'll learn how to manage Copilot licensing, billing, prompts, usage analytics, and AI agent lifecycles using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform admin centers.
By the end of this book, you'll be ready to confidently take the AB-900 exam and support secure, compliant Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments.
*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learn

Configure core Microsoft 365 services and admin centers
Understand Zero Trust, identity, and access management
Protect data using Microsoft Purview governance tools
Identify and reduce oversharing risks in SharePoint
Understand how Copilot accesses organizational data
Manage Copilot licensing, billing, and analytics
Create, approve, and monitor Microsoft 365 agents
Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AB-900 exam

Who this book is forThis book is for Microsoft 365 administrators, IT support professionals, security and compliance teams, and technical professionals preparing for the Microsoft AB-900 certification exam. It is also ideal for business technology professionals who want to understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are deployed, governed, and managed in enterprise environments. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Entra will help you follow along, but prior Copilot administration experience is not required.

Contents

Table of Contents

Identifying the Core Features and Objects of Microsoft 365 Services
Understanding Microsoft 365 Security Principles
Identifying Core Security Features of Microsoft 365 Services
Understanding Microsoft Purview
Understanding Data Security Implications of Copilot
Identifying Data Protection and Governance Risks for Microsoft 365 and Copilot
Identifying and Monitoring Oversharing in SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Understanding Features and Capabilities of Copilot and Agents
Performing Basic Administrative Tasks for Copilot
Performing Basic Administrative Tasks for Agents