
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
Build practical skills and confidently prepare for the Microsoft AB-900 certification exam
Steve Miles(Author)
Packt Publishing
Will be published approx. on 17. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80730-651-9 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare for the Microsoft AB-900 exam with hands-on coverage of Microsoft 365 Copilot, security, governance, Purview, Entra, and agent administration for secure AI adoption
Key Features
Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot, security, governance, and AI agent administration
Configure, secure, monitor, and govern Copilot in Microsoft 365
Verify your knowledge of key concepts through chapter assessments, insider tips, and practice questions
Book DescriptionMicrosoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are transforming how organizations collaborate, automate workflows, and manage productivity. This practical certification guide prepares you for the Microsoft AB-900 exam while building real-world administration skills for modern AI-powered workplaces. Aligned with the latest Microsoft Learn objectives, the book covers Microsoft 365 services, security principles, governance controls, and Copilot administration fundamentals.
You'll begin with Microsoft 365 essentials, including licensing, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, identity management, authentication, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust. You'll then explore Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, sensitivity labels, retention, DLP, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, and DSPM for AI.
The book also explains how Copilot accesses organizational data through Microsoft Graph, how to identify oversharing risks in SharePoint, and how to use Purview tools to investigate compliance and governance issues. Finally, you'll learn how to manage Copilot licensing, billing, prompts, usage analytics, and AI agent lifecycles using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform admin centers.
By the end of this book, you'll be ready to confidently take the AB-900 exam and support secure, compliant Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments.What you will learn
Configure core Microsoft 365 services and admin centers
Understand Zero Trust, identity, and access management
Protect data using Microsoft Purview governance tools
Identify and reduce oversharing risks in SharePoint
Understand how Copilot accesses organizational data
Manage Copilot licensing, billing, and analytics
Create, approve, and monitor Microsoft 365 agents
Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AB-900 exam
Who this book is forThis book is for Microsoft 365 administrators, IT support professionals, security and compliance teams, and technical professionals preparing for the Microsoft AB-900 certification exam. It is also ideal for business technology professionals who want to understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are deployed, governed, and managed in enterprise environments. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Entra will help you follow along, but prior Copilot administration experience is not required.
Key Features
Learn Microsoft 365 Copilot, security, governance, and AI agent administration
Configure, secure, monitor, and govern Copilot in Microsoft 365
Verify your knowledge of key concepts through chapter assessments, insider tips, and practice questions
Book DescriptionMicrosoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are transforming how organizations collaborate, automate workflows, and manage productivity. This practical certification guide prepares you for the Microsoft AB-900 exam while building real-world administration skills for modern AI-powered workplaces. Aligned with the latest Microsoft Learn objectives, the book covers Microsoft 365 services, security principles, governance controls, and Copilot administration fundamentals.
You'll begin with Microsoft 365 essentials, including licensing, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, identity management, authentication, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust. You'll then explore Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, sensitivity labels, retention, DLP, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, and DSPM for AI.
The book also explains how Copilot accesses organizational data through Microsoft Graph, how to identify oversharing risks in SharePoint, and how to use Purview tools to investigate compliance and governance issues. Finally, you'll learn how to manage Copilot licensing, billing, prompts, usage analytics, and AI agent lifecycles using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform admin centers.
By the end of this book, you'll be ready to confidently take the AB-900 exam and support secure, compliant Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments.What you will learn
Configure core Microsoft 365 services and admin centers
Understand Zero Trust, identity, and access management
Protect data using Microsoft Purview governance tools
Identify and reduce oversharing risks in SharePoint
Understand how Copilot accesses organizational data
Manage Copilot licensing, billing, and analytics
Create, approve, and monitor Microsoft 365 agents
Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AB-900 exam
Who this book is forThis book is for Microsoft 365 administrators, IT support professionals, security and compliance teams, and technical professionals preparing for the Microsoft AB-900 certification exam. It is also ideal for business technology professionals who want to understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents are deployed, governed, and managed in enterprise environments. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Entra will help you follow along, but prior Copilot administration experience is not required.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80730-651-9 (9781807306519)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Steve Miles works in a senior technology role for the cloud practice of a multi-billion turnover European Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) IT distributor.
He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has 25+ years of technology experience in hosted datacenter services, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms, and a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications.
Steve is the author of many books on Microsoft technologies with a focus on Azure, AI and data as well as security.
He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has 25+ years of technology experience in hosted datacenter services, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms, and a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications.
Steve is the author of many books on Microsoft technologies with a focus on Azure, AI and data as well as security.
Content
Table of Contents
Identify the Core Objects of Microsoft 365 services
Understand Microsoft 365 Security Principles
Identify Core Security Features of Microsoft 365 Services
Understand Microsoft Purview
Understand data security implications of Copilot
Identify data protection and governance risks for Microsoft 365 and Copilot
Identify and monitor oversharing in SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Understand features and capabilities of Copilot and agents
Perform basic administrative tasks for Copilot
Perform basic administrative tasks for agents
Mock Exam 1 with Solutions
Mock Exam 2 with Solutions
Mock Exam 3 with Solutions
Hands-On Labs (Recipes)
Flashcards: 50
Exam tips and advice: 30
Identify the Core Objects of Microsoft 365 services
Understand Microsoft 365 Security Principles
Identify Core Security Features of Microsoft 365 Services
Understand Microsoft Purview
Understand data security implications of Copilot
Identify data protection and governance risks for Microsoft 365 and Copilot
Identify and monitor oversharing in SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Understand features and capabilities of Copilot and agents
Perform basic administrative tasks for Copilot
Perform basic administrative tasks for agents
Mock Exam 1 with Solutions
Mock Exam 2 with Solutions
Mock Exam 3 with Solutions
Hands-On Labs (Recipes)
Flashcards: 50
Exam tips and advice: 30