Project Overview:
In this lab scenario I was engaged by Fabrikam Inc. to migrate their IT infrastructure to Microsoft 365 and configure Exchange Online to support their business operations. I was responsible for setting up the tenant, configuring user accounts, creating security policies, and ensuring compliance with business and security requirements.
Key Tasks and Accomplishments:
Tenant Setup & User Management
- Provisioned a new Microsoft 365 tenant.
- Created 15 individual user accounts with Exchange Online mailboxes.
- Populated the address book with detailed user information, including job titles, departments, cities, and countries.
Group & Mailbox Configuration
- Configured email groups for:
- Each department.
- Each city where the company operates.
- All employees, with restricted sending permissions limited to the HR Manager and General Manager.
- Created and configured resource mailboxes for meeting rooms:
- Toronto Room: Restricted meeting length to 1 hour.
- Vancouver Room: Implemented approval workflow by the administrative assistant.
Shared Mailbox for Marketing Team
- Configured a shared mailbox.
- Granted access to the Marketing Team only, ensuring data security and proper access control.
Email Security & Compliance Policies
- Implemented a mandatory legal disclaimer for all outbound emails.
- Whitelisted the
northwind.comdomain to prevent email filtering from blocking key business communications. - Configured mail filtering to block risky file types, including
.ps1files, enhancing email security.
Technologies & Tools Used:
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Intune for device management
- PowerShell for User & Group Management
- Security & Compliance Center
Skills Demonstrated:
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Exchange Online Configuration
- Security & Compliance Policy Management
- Group and Mailbox Administration
- PowerShell Automation
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)