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Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

If you’re an administrator who deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and performs Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments, this exam is designed for you.

As a Microsoft 365 administrator, you:

  • Function as the integrating hub for all Microsoft 365 workloads.
  • Coordinate across multiple Microsoft 365 workloads.
  • Work with architects and other administrators responsible for workloads, infrastructure, identity, security, compliance, endpoints, and applications

As a candidate for this exam, you have functional experience with all Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Entra ID and have administered at least one of these. You should also have a working knowledge of the following:

  • Networking
  • Server administration
  • DNS
  • PowerShell

Important

The English language version of this exam was updated on July 15, 2024. Review the study guide linked in the “Tip” box for details about the latest changes. If a localized version of this exam is available, it will be updated approximately eight weeks after this date. While Microsoft makes every effort to update localized versions as noted, there may be times when the localized versions of this exam are not updated on this schedule.

Passing score: 700. Learn more about exam scores.

Tip

Part of the requirements for: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Related exams: none

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  • MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

    Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified), German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)

    Retirement date: none

    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant; implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access; manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender; and manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview.

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Skills measured

  • The English language version of this exam was updated on July 15, 2024. Review the study guide linked in the preceding “Tip” box for details about the skills measured and latest changes.
  • Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (10-15%)
  • Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (25-30%)
  • Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR (35–40%)
  • Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%)

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  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

    If you’re an administrator who deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and performs Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments, this certification is designed for you.

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