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Microsoft 365 Admin Expert (MS-102) Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

100 min

Questions

Exam Code

MS-102

Domains

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1. Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (27%)
2. Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (27%)
3. Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR (32%)
4. Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (14%)

Domain 1

27%

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant

Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 tenant settings, users, groups, and services

Topics to Master

Configure Microsoft 365 tenant settings
Manage users and groups
Add and verify custom domains
Manage licenses and subscriptions
Manage Microsoft 365 apps and services
Monitor service health and troubleshoot

Domain 2

27%

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access

Configure Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, and identity protection

Topics to Master

Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID
Implement Conditional Access policies
Configure multi-factor authentication
Manage Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Configure Identity Protection
Implement hybrid identity with Entra Connect
Configure authentication methods and SSPR

Domain 3

32%

Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR

Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps

Topics to Master

Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Manage Safe Links and Safe Attachments
Configure anti-phishing and anti-spam policies
Onboard devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Configure Microsoft Defender for Identity
Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Investigate and respond to threats in Defender XDR
Monitor Microsoft Secure Score

Domain 4

14%

Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview

Configure sensitivity labels, DLP, retention policies, and eDiscovery

Topics to Master

Configure sensitivity labels and label policies
Create and manage DLP policies
Configure retention policies and retention labels
Implement eDiscovery and legal holds
Monitor compliance with Compliance Manager
Configure audit and communication compliance

Continue Your Prep

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Back to Microsoft 365 Admin Expert (MS-102)

Microsoft 365 Admin Expert (MS-102) Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

100 min

Questions

Exam Code

MS-102

Domains

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (27%)
2. Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (27%)
3. Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR (32%)
4. Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (14%)

Domain 1

27%

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant

Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 tenant settings, users, groups, and services

Topics to Master

Configure Microsoft 365 tenant settings
Manage users and groups
Add and verify custom domains
Manage licenses and subscriptions
Manage Microsoft 365 apps and services
Monitor service health and troubleshoot

Domain 2

27%

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access

Configure Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, and identity protection

Topics to Master

Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID
Implement Conditional Access policies
Configure multi-factor authentication
Manage Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Configure Identity Protection
Implement hybrid identity with Entra Connect
Configure authentication methods and SSPR

Domain 3

32%

Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR

Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps

Topics to Master

Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Manage Safe Links and Safe Attachments
Configure anti-phishing and anti-spam policies
Onboard devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Configure Microsoft Defender for Identity
Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Investigate and respond to threats in Defender XDR
Monitor Microsoft Secure Score

Domain 4

14%

Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview

Configure sensitivity labels, DLP, retention policies, and eDiscovery

Topics to Master

Configure sensitivity labels and label policies
Create and manage DLP policies
Configure retention policies and retention labels
Implement eDiscovery and legal holds
Monitor compliance with Compliance Manager
Configure audit and communication compliance

Continue Your Prep

Free CertStud resources for MS-102

Study Notes Exam Study Plan Start Practice Test