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Deployment Checklist
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- Activate licenses for Microsoft 365 (if necessary)
- Enable Hybrid Identity (if necessary)
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for privileged accounts
- Enable Self-Service Password Reset
Rapid Deployment of Teams
- Enable Users for Microsoft Teams
- Have Users Download the Teams Client
- Include the Teams Mobile Download
- Configure your tenant for Teams workloads
- Ensure network connectivity best practices are followed
Provide Teams Training and Communications
- Broadcast Teams availability and resources
- Communicate connectivity best practices
- Provide training resources on Teams chat and collaboration
- Share training resources on Teams chat and collaboration
- If applicable, share training on Teams calling features
Secure access to Teams
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for end users
- Enable Enpoint Management
- Enable Conditional Access (not risk-based)
Support
- Create help desk and support team
- Set Least Privilege Access (RBAC)
- Review M365 Secure score
Businesses rely on cloud transformation for the stability and agility it offers to their operations. Microsoft 365 enables this transformation by realizing modern work environments where users are productive and secure while working from anywhere. Review the checklist and get started today with this 5-step deployment checklist. Learn how you can rapidly deploy Teams, secure access, provide employees with adequate support, and more.
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