Office 365 TechCenter

This site provides information and resources for enterprise IT professionals who want to deploy, integrate, and manage: Office 365 services in the cloud or hybrid environments that include a mix of cloud-based services and on-premises deployments of Microsoft Exchange, Lync, Office, or SharePoint.

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	Learn about Office 365 deployment and management tools by reading Introduction for Office 365 administrators.		New to Office 365? Try Office 365 for free for 30 days Sign up to receive the official Office 365 newsletter for IT pros
	Plan a deployment using your existing enterprise infrastructure by referring to the Microsoft Office 365 Deployment Guide for Enterprises.

Directory Integration Services Hybrid deployments Security and compliance

Directory synchronization and single sign-on Need to maintain an on-premises Active Directory? Office 365 for enterprises supports the synchronization of directory objects (users, groups, contacts) to the cloud to help reduce administrative overhead. It also supports single sign-on (SSO) to provide users with a more seamless authentication experience as they access Office 365 services while logged on to the corporate network. Active Directory synchronization: Roadmap Single sign-on: Roadmap Installing and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services Hybrid deployments When you deploy Office 365 for enterprises in a long-term state of coexistence with your on-premises enterprise infrastructure, it's called a hybrid deployment. A hybrid deployment may support an infrastructure where email, document sharing, instant messaging, and identity management are integrated from your existing organization into the cloud. Exchange Hybrid Deployment and Migration with Office 365 Exchange Server Deployment Assistant Hybrid SharePoint Environments with Office 365 Security and compliance When it comes to complying with regional regulatory and security requirements, every organization has different needs. Office 365 for enterprises is a highly customizable and secure platform that can help you meet your security and compliance needs, from archiving, journaling, and reporting to auditing and search capabilities. Compliance in Office 365