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O'Reilly Live Learning: Microsoft Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals
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# Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals

**Master Microsoft's AI Productivity Revolution**

Welcome to the O'Reilly Live Learning course repository! This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about administering Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents.

## Course Overview

This hands-on course provides IT professionals and administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully deploy, manage, and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents in their organizations.

**Duration:** 4 segments × 50 minutes each

**Certification Path:** This course prepares you for the **Microsoft AB-900: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals** certification exam (currently in beta).

### About the AB-900 Certification

- **Official Title:** Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
- **Status:** Beta (as of January 2025)
- **Duration:** 45 minutes
- **Passing Score:** 700
- **Exam Page:** https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/ab-900/

See the [Complete AB-900 Exam Guide](./shared-resources/references/AB-900-EXAM-GUIDE.md) for comprehensive preparation resources.

## Course Segments

### [Segment 1: Core Features and Objects of Microsoft 365 Services](./segment-01-core-m365-services/)
**Duration:** 50 minutes

Learn the foundational Microsoft 365 services and components that underpin Copilot functionality.

**Topics:**
- Microsoft 365 architecture overview
- Key services: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive
- Identity and authentication with Azure AD/Entra ID
- Licensing and subscription models
- Service health and monitoring

### [Segment 2: Data Protection and Governance for Microsoft 365 and Copilot](./segment-02-data-protection-governance/)
**Duration:** 50 minutes

Master data protection, compliance, and governance strategies for Copilot-enabled environments.

**Topics:**
- Microsoft Purview overview
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
- Sensitivity labels and information protection
- Retention policies and records management
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Data residency and sovereignty

### [Segment 3: Copilot Features and Administration](./segment-03-copilot-administration/)
**Duration:** 50 minutes

Deep dive into Microsoft 365 Copilot features, deployment, and day-to-day administration.

**Topics:**
- Copilot architecture and components
- Licensing and prerequisites
- Deployment planning and rollout strategies
- Managing Copilot settings and policies
- User enablement and adoption
- Usage analytics and reporting
- Troubleshooting common issues

### [Segment 4: Agent Administration and Exam Success](./segment-04-agents-exam-prep/)
**Duration:** 50 minutes

Explore AI Agents, advanced administration scenarios, and exam preparation strategies.

**Topics:**
- Understanding AI Agents and autonomous agents
- Agent Builder and custom agent development
- Managing and governing agents
- Integration with Power Platform
- Security best practices
- Exam AB-900 preparation tips and strategies
- Real-world scenarios and case studies

## Repository Structure

```
ab900/
├── segment-01-core-m365-services/
│ ├── README.md
│ ├── demos/
│ ├── labs/
│ ├── slides/
│ └── resources/
├── segment-02-data-protection-governance/
│ ├── README.md
│ ├── demos/
│ ├── labs/
│ ├── slides/
│ └── resources/
├── segment-03-copilot-administration/
│ ├── README.md
│ ├── demos/
│ ├── labs/
│ ├── slides/
│ └── resources/
├── segment-04-agents-exam-prep/
│ ├── README.md
│ ├── demos/
│ ├── labs/
│ ├── slides/
│ └── resources/
└── shared-resources/
├── scripts/
├── templates/
└── references/
```

## Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have:

- Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services
- Familiarity with Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
- Access to a Microsoft 365 tenant (trial or production)
- Administrative privileges in Microsoft 365 admin center

## Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/timothywarner-org/ab900.git
cd ab900
```

2. Navigate to each segment folder to access course materials

3. Follow along with the instructor during the live sessions

## Resources

- [Microsoft 365 Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/)
- [Microsoft Copilot Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/)
- [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/)
- [Microsoft 365 Admin Center](https://admin.microsoft.com/)
- [Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal](https://compliance.microsoft.com/)

## About the Instructor

Timothy Warner is a Microsoft MVP and technology educator specializing in Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud infrastructure.

## License

This course content is licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.

## Support

For questions or issues with course materials, please open an issue in this repository.

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**Note:** This repository contains course materials for educational purposes. Always follow your organization's policies and Microsoft's terms of service when implementing these technologies.