Hands On Microsoft Teams

(A new edition with enhanced coverage is now available) A complete guide on Teams filled with real-world scenarios and best practices to increase productivity and engagement Key Features Interactive approach to learn the key concepts of Teams and its implementation in modern workplace Discover tips and techniques for extending Teams to meet your business requirements Integrate Teams with various Microsoft services such as PowerShell, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Power Automate Book DescriptionMicrosoft Teams is a platform for unified communication in modern workplaces. It not only enables effective communication, but also helps you manage your resources through its integration with various Microsoft Office 365 services. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the platform, getting you up to speed in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to use Teams in the best possible way. Starting with the basic concepts that will help you collaborate on Teams, this book takes you through expert techniques for creating and managing teams. A dedicated section also features industry practices to help enhance collaboration in modern workplaces. In later chapters, you’ll explore Microsoft services such as SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, and learn how they interact with Microsoft Teams. You’ll also get to grips with dealing with permissions and security issues in managing private and public teams and channels. Along the way, you’ll discover practical scenarios that will help you improve the collaboration in your organization and increase productivity by using Teams features. By the end of this book, you’ll have hands-on experience of using Microsoft Teams, along with the skills you need to improve the way people collaborate in your organization.What you will learn Create teams, channels, and tabs in Microsoft Teams Explore the Teams architecture and various Office 365 components included in Teams Perform scheduling, and managing meetings and live events in Teams Configure and manage apps in Teams Design automated scripts for managing a Teams environment using PowerShell Build your own Microsoft Teams app without writing code Who this book is for This Microsoft Teams book is for power users and business professionals looking to use Teams for improving collaboration in an enterprise environment. The book will also be useful for Office 365 administrators interested in implementing Microsoft Teams effectively by learning about and exploring expert tips and best practices to ensure good governance.

A comprehensive guide to Teams for users and administrators, filled with real-world scenarios and best practices Key FeaturesUpdated with new chapters on Teams templates, the special editions of Teams, and Microsoft Viva Customize Teams for increased efficiency, collaborate with best practices, and use advanced Teams functionalities to your advantageExtend Teams through integration with Microsoft services such as PowerShell, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power AutomateBook Description Microsoft Teams is a permanent fixture in the modern workplace, but many of its productivity-boosting features go unnoticed or unused. Hands-On Microsoft Teams shows you how to use Teams to its full potential through easy-to-follow practical tutorials. This guide to mastering Teams explores the platform in comprehensive detail and how it interacts with the rest of the Microsoft ecosystem to help you work efficiently and manage your resources. You'll get to grips with core functionality like setting up and managing teams, channels, chats, tabs, and meetings. You'll also learn to get the best out of Teams by adding custom apps, integrating with Microsoft 365, using PowerShell automation, and exploring useful settings you didn't know existed. Along the way, you'll be shown various real-world scenarios and how to implement solutions for them in Teams that will increase your productivity. Whether you're an administrator, manager, or team member, by the end of this book you'll be confident in using everything Microsoft Teams has to offer. What you will learnPerform scheduling and manage meetings, live events, and webinarsCreate and manage Microsoft Teams templates to streamline company processesDeal with permissions and security issues in managing private and public teams and channelsExtend Microsoft Teams using custom apps, Microsoft 365, and PowerShell automationBuild your own Teams app with the Developer Portal without writing any codeDeploy helpful chatbots using QnA Maker and Power Virtual AgentsExplore Teams use cases for education, frontline work, and personal lifeBring together knowledge, learning, resources, and insights with the new employee experience platform, Microsoft VivaWho this book is for This Microsoft Teams book is for users who want to get a better handle on Teams, managers looking to improve the way their teams are working, and Microsoft 365 administrators who want to implement Teams effectively.

Do you need to learn how to use Microsoft Teams? Are you questioning how to drive user adoption, govern content, and manage access for your Teams deployment? Either way, Mastering Microsoft Teams is your one-stop-shop to learning everything you need to know to find success with Microsoft Teams. Microsoft’s new chat-based collaboration software has many rich features that enable teams to be more efficient, and save valuable time and resources. However, as with all software, there is a learning curve and pitfalls that should be avoided. Begin by learning the core components and use cases for Teams. From there the authors guide you through ideas to create governance and adoption plans that make sense for your organization or customer. Wrap up with an understanding of features and services in progress, and a road map to the future of the product. What You'll Learn Implement, use, and manage Microsoft Teams Understand how Teams drives productivity and engagement by combining the functionality of Microsoft Groups, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and other services in one location Govern, explain, and use Teams in your organization Know the pitfalls to avoid that may create challenges in your usage of Teams Become familiar with the functionality and components of Teams via walkthroughs, including opportunities for automating business processes in Teams Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn Microsoft Teams. To get the most out of the book, a basic understanding of Office 365 and a subscription, including a Microsoft Teams license, is useful.

Prepare to be a Microsoft Lists advocate and transform the way data is harnessed in your organization Key FeaturesGet to grips with Microsoft Lists and organize your data efficientlyDiscover best practices and real-world scenarios to track information, events, and issues in your organizationTake control of your data by creating custom data models using Microsoft ListsBook Description Microsoft Lists is an extremely flexible and powerful platform for creating custom data models. Hands-On Microsoft Lists is an easy-to-read guide for those who want to get started with Lists, as well as those who are already familiar with the basic concepts and want to create custom and flexible Lists that are easily available through a web interface. This comprehensive introduction to Lists will show you how to get up to speed in no time with the help of practical guidance and examples. Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, you'll understand how to use and implement Microsoft Lists effectively. You'll start by covering all the basic concepts that will help you to build your Microsoft Lists and get the most out of the platform. As you progress, you'll explore how to customize Microsoft Lists layouts and forms. Later chapters will guide you through integrating Microsoft Lists with the Power Platform. Throughout the book, you'll work with practical scenarios that you can use daily to improve the collaboration in your organization. By the end of this Microsoft book, you'll have learned how to create custom data models to improve the way your data is put together, managed, and consumed in your workplace. What you will learnUse the Lists platform effectively in the modern workplaceGet to grips with data privacyDiscover how to customize Microsoft Lists data and formsAutomate processes using Microsoft ListsExtend the default features of Microsoft Lists using the SharePoint frameworkCreate custom list templates using PnP PowerShellExtend Microsoft Lists using Power PlatformWho this book is for This book is for business professionals and end users working with Microsoft 365 tools such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams who are looking to improve the way their data is structured, managed, and consumed inside an organization. Basic knowledge of SharePoint and Excel is assumed.

Gain industry best practices from planning to implementing Microsoft Teams and learn how to enable, configure, and integrate user provisioning, management, and monitoring. This book also covers troubleshooting Teams with step-by-step instructions and examples. Introducing Microsoft Teams gives you the comprehensive coverage you need to creatively utilize Microsoft Teams services. The author starts by giving an introduction to Microsoft Teams and its architecture followed by optimizing the Teams experience where he describes how organizations can prepare for Teams and enhance existing services. He further shows you how to manage and control the Microsoft Teams experience along with its capabilities and enhancements. You’ll learn how to migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams with a step-by-step tutorial. Finally, you’ll get to grips with Teams troubleshooting and best practices. This book has detailed coverage that helps you exploit every capability Microsoft Teams has to offer. It provides the answers you need and the insight that will make your journey from Skype for Business to Teams easier. What You Will Learn Enable guest access in Teams Provision and manage users in Teams Administrate Teams and channels Optimize the Teams experience Enable and configure Microsoft Teams Prepare your network for Microsoft Teams and Office 365 services Migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams Who This Book Is For Unified communication administrators and IT support engineers who are currently supporting an existing unified communication platform such as Skype for Business (Lync). It would also help support engineers, new administrators, and consultant to start their journey with Teams.

Discover how to plan a Microsoft Teams deployment within a business environment and manage Teams administrative functions on a day-to-day basis Key FeaturesPlan and design your Microsoft Teams deploymentPrepare, deploy, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within TeamsPass the MS-700 exam and achieve certification with the help of self-assessment questions and a mock examBook Description Do you want to build and test your proficiency in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform? Managing Microsoft Teams: MS-700 Exam Guide will help you to effectively plan and implement Microsoft Teams using the Microsoft 365 Teams admin center and Windows PowerShell. You'll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing MS services for Teams users within your Microsoft 365 tenant. The chapters are divided into three easy-to-follow parts: planning and design, feature policies and administration, and team management, while aligning with the official MS-700 exam objectives to help you prepare effectively for the exam. The book starts by taking you through planning and design, where you'll learn how to plan migrations, make assessments for network readiness, and plan and implement governance tasks such as configuring guest access and monitoring usage. Later, you'll understand feature administration, focusing on collaboration, meetings, live events, phone numbers, and the phone system, along with applicable policy configurations. Finally, the book shows you how to manage Teams and membership settings and create app policies. By the end of this book, you'll have learned everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy reference guide for MS Teams. What you will learnExplore Security & Compliance configuration options for Teams featuresManage meetings, calls, and chat features within Microsoft TeamsFind out how to manage phone numbers, systems, and settings in TeamsManage individual team settings, membership, and guest accessCreate policies for Microsoft Teams apps and featuresDeploy access reviews and dynamic team membershipWho this book is for This Microsoft Teams book is for IT professionals who want to achieve Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of establishing and administering the core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are required before getting started with the book. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial.

Discover the power of Microsoft Teams Millions of people access Microsoft Teams every day to assist with the collaboration it takes to get work done. That number continues to grow thanks to the countless communication tools for working with associates inside and outside your organization you can find in Microsoft Teams. If you’re new to Microsoft Teams, start here. This book will give you must-have insight on chatting, file sharing, organizing teams, using video communication, and more. You’ll also see just how you should be doing things, with best-practice recommendations and ideas for integrating Microsoft Teams into your existing workflows. Learn your way around Microsoft Teams and set up the interface Communicate via chat and video chat, inside and outside your org Integrate Teams with other Office apps for seamless collaboration Use Teams to optimize your meetings, build a knowledge wiki, and more! Microsoft’s shared workspace can help you get collaborative and stay connected to the people and files you need, whether you're at your desk or on the go.

Leverage the Microsoft Teams developer platform to integrate and build your apps in Teams. Busy developers will want to integrate it with other applications, both existing and new ones. Use this practical, hands-on guide to get you started building amazing custom solutions on and for Microsoft Teams, the new collaboration workspace in Office 365 and the fastest growing app in Microsoft history. Get ready to learn how to interact with data inside of Teams and how to surface your data on top of Teams, so that it is easily searchable and better supports people in their day-to-day jobs. Teams development expert Rick Van Rousselt starts at the beginning, helping you set up your environment, and takes you step by step through the process. You will begin with low code, simple integrations, and progress in your learning to increasingly more complex, multi-faceted applications that use every aspect of the extension capabilities of Teams. And a bonus for developers is that integrating your own apps into the Teams developer platform is an excellent opportunity for those apps to get more visibility and usage. What You Will Learn Understand the different development extension points and frameworks that are available in the Teams developer platform Create custom tabs, bots, connectors, messaging extensions, and webhooks Set up your development environment and speed up the development process Enlist best practices and easy wins that will make an application stand out inside the Teams ecosystem Explore advanced scenarios where the integrations of Office 365 meet inside of Microsoft Teams Who This Book Is For Developers (front end, back end, C#, or Node.js) and architects. Readers should be familiar with C# or Node.js and tools such as Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code and have some experience with Microsoft Teams. Beyond that, no further knowledge is required because the book starts at the beginning, setting up a development environment.