

This guide not only helps prunes down licenses and helps with the termination of users but also helps with the creation of additional users or employees to Azure AD and or Office 365. We also created a Microsoft 365 break down for individuals needing more background to Microsoft’s modern IT product suite offerings. This includes more high level information on Azure AD.
About Office 365
As of 2021, most small business utilize either Microsoft Business Basic or Microsoft Business Premium for conducting most basic business activities. Please utilize the branding break down link above for any additional information.
Time Saving Questions for new or terminated employees
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Please apply responses to your password database. Then proceed with the Azure AD account setup.
Azure AD free account
Microsoft generates a free Azure AD account once a Microsoft Business 365 account is created at https://admin.microsoft.com . The Azure AD account is incredibly useful for central user authentication and identification management. To learn more about Identity Management, go to the following post How to setup and log in Windows 10 to Azure AD – Network Antics
How to Navigate the Admin Center
As discussed above, the new user should be created at the Microsoft Admin Center using the following link https://admin.microsoft.com.
Office 365 – Product Licenses
Additional license will be required if your organization is expanding.
We also want to remove any unnecessary subscription licenses while managing the adding and removing of users.
Time Saving Questions for new or terminated employees
https://www.networkantics.com/it-support-help-desk/
Evaluating Licenses and Navigating Microsoft Global Admin Portals
1) Evaluate what licenses are being utilized for the organizations
2) Microsoft 365 Business Basic is used for this organization
3) The following locations are used heavily for IT Global Admins with both Business Basic and Premium license
Forwarding Emails
This section needs to be updated
How to create users in Office 365 and Azure AD Summary
Computer Setup
How to create users in Office 365 and Azure AD Summary
Azure AD:
- How to connect and login into Windows 10 using Azure AD services
- Azure AD Support and Microsoft 365 Branding Breakdown
- Synology Azure AD Setup
- Box Azure AD setup
Hosted O365 Resources:
- Azure AD Support and Microsoft 365 Branding Breakdown
- How To Add a Mailbox Account in O365
- GoDaddy Hosting Setup
- Rackspace Setup for Hosted Exchange
- Migrating your email to Microsoft Hosted Office 365
Exchange or Mail Locally Hosted On-Site Resources:
- Purchasing an Exchange Mail Server or Cheaper Alternative
- A Server Implementation Guide
- Exchange Server Migration Support
Hosted or Local Hosted Links:
- DNS Lookup for Email Provider
- Outlook and PST Backup Tips
- Email Organization and Email Hosting Pricing Information (bottom section of link)
- Email Backup tips for Outlook
Additional Resources:
You cannot get 6y log retention within Office 365/Azure AD. For that long a period, you will either have to export/store the logs in your own database, or use one of the third-party tools that offer this.