{"id":86064,"date":"2022-12-26T06:30:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=86064"},"modified":"2023-09-26T02:13:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T07:43:08","slug":"preparation-guide-ms-101-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Guide on MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking forward to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ms-101-microsoft-365-mobility-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS-101 certification<\/a> on <strong>Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? If it is yes, then this will be the right guide to start up your journey to become Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator. The MS-101 exam helps to master the skills on analyzing, planning, migrating, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following guide, we will provide some of the basic information which is relevant to the <strong><em>Microsoft 365 exam and how to prepare for it. <\/em><\/strong><em>We will also provide some of the<\/em><strong><em> key insights <\/em><\/strong><em>about <\/em><strong><em>who should take the MS-101 exam, the skills required for attending the MS-101 exam, an overview of the MS-101 exam, <\/em><\/strong><em>and provide brief information about relevant <\/em><strong><em>study resources<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At last, we will provide some tips on how to prepare for the MS-101 exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Latest updates<\/em><\/strong>: <b>MS-101<\/b><b> will retire on September 30, 2023. A replacement exam, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ms-102-exam-microsoft-365-administrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator(beta)<\/b><\/a><b>, is available.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#What_are_the_skills_you_will_gain_from_the_MS-101_certification\" >What are the skills you will gain from the MS-101 certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Who_should_take_the_MS-101_exam_on_Microsoft_365_Mobility_and_Security\" >Who should take the MS-101 exam on Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Why_to_take_the_MS-101_certification_exam_on_Microsoft_365_Mobility_and_Security\" >Why to take the MS-101 certification exam on Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#What_will_you_learn_from_the_MS-101_certification_exam\" >What will you learn from the MS-101 certification exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Pre-requisites_of_the_MS-101_certification_exam\" >Pre-requisites of the MS-101 certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Exam_Format_Overview_for_the_MS-101_certification\" >Exam Format Overview for the MS-101 certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Exam_Domain\" >Exam Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Study_materials_to_refer_for_the_MS-101_certification_exam\" >Study materials to refer for the MS-101 certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Best_preparation_tips_for_the_MS-101_certification_exam\" >Best preparation tips for the MS-101 certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/preparation-guide-ms-101-certification\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_about_MS-101_Microsoft_365_Mobility_and_Security\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All about MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/exams\/ms-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security certification exam<\/a> is an <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">intermediate-level<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">exam<\/span><\/strong> and it is specifically made for the <strong>Enterprise admin<\/strong> who engages in planning, evaluation, migration, deployment, and management of Microsoft 365 services. Those admins will be responsible to carry out some of the tasks that are relevant to Microsoft 365 tenant-based management tasks that include security, identities, supporting, and compliance-based technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS-101 exam will cover the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deployment of device services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling threats and security with the assistance of Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage compliance with Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Know About: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/microsoft-365-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Certification Path<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_skills_you_will_gain_from_the_MS-101_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the skills you will gain from the MS-101 certification?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the skills that can be acquired after the completion of MS-101 certification such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security services of Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security metrics of Microsoft 365\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threat intelligence in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus above skills can be acquired by means of this MS-101 certification on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_take_the_MS-101_exam_on_Microsoft_365_Mobility_and_Security\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should take the MS-101 exam on Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exam is mainly intended for the<strong><em> individual who wants to become<\/em><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator<\/em><\/strong>. It needs you to analyze, plan, implement and migrate services of Microsoft 365. It also requires every individual to carry out tenant management tasks of Microsoft 365 for the enterprise which includes compliance, security, identities, and aiding methods. And MS-101 will be suitable for the following individuals such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Security Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Administrators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Messaging Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Governance Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device Management Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deployment Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_to_take_the_MS-101_certification_exam_on_Microsoft_365_Mobility_and_Security\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why to take the MS-101 certification exam on Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to advance your career in Microsoft, the MS-101 certification exam will be your right path. It provides brief knowledge on the fundamentals of Microsoft 365 and how to enhance the skills in securing the IT infrastructure with help of Microsoft 365 defender.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking this MS-101 certification, you can get <strong>in-depth knowledge<\/strong> on various <strong>attack vectors and data breaches<\/strong> that act as barriers in business and thus it significantly helps to improvise the security of the infrastructure. Security management is of higher importance in many firms and thus taking this course can bring many opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_you_learn_from_the_MS-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will you learn from the MS-101 certification exam?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS-101 exam covers a wide range of topics in security management with the usage of Microsoft 365 such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to plan, deploy and administer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud and hybrid enterprise environments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage the security with the usage of Microsoft 365 tools and techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you can gain knowledge on device enrolment, compliance management, and deployment by taking this exam. And also you will have in-depth knowledge about the security and threat management of Microsoft 365 and threat intelligence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-requisites_of_the_MS-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-requisites of the MS-101 certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is necessary to have some prior requirements for this MS101 certification. It will be flexible if you have some prior knowledge about the following topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have proficient knowledge of general IT practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have Proficient knowledge of the DNS and some of functional experience with the Microsoft 365 services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must complete role-based admin courses which include security and compliance, teamwork, messaging, and collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have hands-on training with IT fundamentals such as DNS, Active directory and Powershell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Format_Overview_for_the_MS-101_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Format Overview for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the MS-101 certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MS-101-Exam-details.webp\" alt=\"MS-101 certification\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MS-101-Exam-details.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MS-101-Exam-details-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MS-101-Exam-details-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MS-101-Exam-details-150x83.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Domain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Domain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Domains covered in the MS-101 exam:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Domain<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deployment of the device services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35-40%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling threats and security with the usage of Microsoft 365 defender<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage compliance of Microsoft 365<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deployment of the device services <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(35\u201340%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and deploy management of the devices with the usage of Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan co-management in between Intune and endpoint Configuration Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and deploy configured profiles for clients of MacOS and Windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and deploy configured profiles for clients of iOS and android<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect and respond to the concerns that are found in Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deployment of security and compliance of the device with the assistance of Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying compliance policies for the devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying reduction policies of attack surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing and controlling the security baselines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and configuring the conditional-based access policies for the device-based compliances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying and controlling applications with the usage of Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and implementing the deployment of the application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publishing private as well as public applications with the usage of Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying policies of application protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying policies of application configuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspecting and troubleshooting the deployment of the application\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning for implementation and management of windows client<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection of deployment methods of windows clients and tools on the basis of the requirements that may include USMT, Windows deployment services, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft deployment toolkit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning for updates of Windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deployment of some of the additional security features for windows client<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying device enrolment<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying hybrid join as well as device join into Azure AD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying registration of the device into Azure AD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying automated as well as manual device enrolment into the intune<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling threats and security with the usage of Microsoft 365 defender (25\u2013 30%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling threats and security with the usage of Microsoft 365 defender<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspects and responds to Microsoft 365 Secure Score<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspects and responds to the concerns in the Microsoft defender for office 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspects and responds to the concerns that are found in Security and compliance reports in the Microsoft defender 365<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning, deploying, and managing the email and participation security with the usage of Microsoft Defender for Office 365<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying rules and policies in the Microsoft Defender for windows office 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze and respond to the concern predicted in the Microsoft Defender for windows office 365 which includes investigations, threats, and campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unblocking the users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning, deploying, and managing the protection at the endpoint with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the Endpoint<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning for the application of Microsoft Defender at the endpoint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding the devices to Microsoft Defender at the endpoint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring Microsoft based defender for the endpoint-based settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning, deploying, and managing Microsoft Defender for the applications of the cloud<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring application connector for the Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and configuring cloud application policies with usage of Microsoft defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing and responding to the cloud application alerts with the assistance of Microsoft defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing and responding to the cloud application alerts with help of Microsoft defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze and responds to the activity log<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure the cloud application discovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze and respond to the concerns that are predicted in the cloud application discovery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing compliance with Microsoft 365 (30\u201335%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and implementing governance of the information<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying retention labels and their policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering the erased data in Sharepoint online and exchanging online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deployment of record management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying protection of the data<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Planning and deploying classification of the data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying sensitivity policies and labels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimization of usage of the labels with the usage of content explorer, label reports, and activity explorer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying data loss prevention (DLP)<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying DLP for managing workloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and deploying DLP such as Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing and responding to the alerts, reports, and events of DLP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling search and investigation<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuration of auditing in the Azure AD which includes diagnostic-based setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and configuring Microsoft 365 audit-based retention policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering and finding the auditing logs for the workloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and configuring advanced eDiscovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specification of content search on the basis of requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_materials_to_refer_for_the_MS-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study materials to refer for the MS-101 certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft provides a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com\/cms\/api\/am\/binary\/RE3VEHZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study guides<\/a>, online videos, and practice tests for the completion of the MS-101 exam in a successful way. There are some paid trainer programs and learning materials to explore more about the MS-101 exam. The access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/exams\/ms-100#two-ways-to-prepare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft learning paths<\/a> will be in paid as well as free versions. In order to get begin with the learning paths of the MS-101 exam and study guides, there are some of the few points that need to be covered such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing security services in the Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage compliance in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls content search and investigates in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Prepare for management of devices in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning deployment strategy for the windows devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying mobile-based device management in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: 25+ Free Questions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ms-101-exam-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followed by instructor-led video training by top-rated professionals which can assist you to get the deep concepts about Microsoft 365. You can also get to know three fundamental elements of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft 365 enterprise administration such as security management, compliance management, and device management. It is a five-day-long video that clearly details the key components of security and compliance management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third will be exam preparation videos and it provides some tips and methods to get prepared for MS-101. You can also have some detailed concepts about the management of security and it might aid in the enhancement of security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you can utilize the Github-based hands-on labs for enhancing practical exposure in the chosen domain and it will be the right platform to imply your theoretical knowledge to know more about challenges that persist in the real world. You can also go through the official website of Microsoft, where you can get connected with the experts and clarify doubts that arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the utilization of the above-mentioned resources, you can be well-versed in the chosen domain and ace the challenges faced in this exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_preparation_tips_for_the_MS-101_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best preparation tips for the MS-101 certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the essential tips to break the challenges in passing the MS-101 exam are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, download <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com\/cms\/api\/am\/binary\/RE3VEHZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security<\/a> certification guide to know more about the objective and domain of the exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the achievable calendar and ensure to allocate accurate timing to complete each sub-topic. Do not skip any headings and subheadings and treat all kinds of concepts in an equal manner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam highly demands hands-on training experience in some of the Microsoft 365 services. If you do not have such hands-on, then ensure to get all kinds of hands-on training before appearing for the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While coming to the theoretical part, in addition to online training and classroom sessions, you can see some videos such as Microsoft 365 services and its concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are done with the things mentioned above, it is the right time to put the theory into practice. Go through some of the sample papers given, practice tests, and exam dumps. After this, you can be able to determine the preparation level and you need to take an effort to fill in the weakness found and try to reattempt the tests in a repeated way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get well versed and if you gain confidence in succeeding in the exam, then register for MS 101 exam, break it and attain a milestone to add up credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><strong>What is the cost of the MS-101 exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the US people, the amount paid for this exam will be $165 and for Indian people, it will be around 4800 including taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I take this exam in some other languages other than English?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the exam was available in multilingual and it is available in Japanese also.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there any retirement date for the MS-101 exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, there is no retirement date for this exam. Anyone can attend this exam on the basis of their convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the duration of the MS-101 exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to finish the exam within a time period of 100 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How many questions will be asked in the MS-101 exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be around 40 to 60 questions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the validation period for this certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once candidates pass the exam, the digital badge will be provided and it is valid only for one year and later on, recertification occurs. The updating of certification is also made on the basis of performance level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think this blog will assist you to understand the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security exam and helps to enrich your career as<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator. In order to shine in this kind of certification, it is essential to get updated as well as organized resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whizlabs also provides you with a complete training materials with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hands-on labs<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/sandbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure sandbox<\/a> for real time experiments &amp; hands-on learning to improvise your preparation level. You can find unique MS-101 practice questions plus video lectures prepared by the subject matter experts to gain more knowledge about the MS-101 exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need any further queries or clarification about the MS-101 exam, please feel free to comment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking forward to take MS-101 certification on Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security exam? If it is yes, then this will be the right guide to start up your journey to become Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator. The MS-101 exam helps to master the skills on analyzing, planning, migrating, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365. In the following guide, we will provide some of the basic information which is relevant to the Microsoft 365 exam and how to prepare for it. 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