Start making the most of the latest collaboration tools in Office 365—including SharePoint, OneDrive, Office 365 Groups, Office, Teams, Yammer, Planner, Stream, Forms, and Flow—and integrate them into your team’s projects to boost productivity, engagement, innovation, and enjoyment at work. This book walks you through the features, teaching you how to choose the right tools for your situation. While technologies for collaboration are more advanced than ever before, there also are more of them. Beginning Office 365 Collaboration Apps will help you make sense of what is available and how it can help you and your team be more productive. What You'll Learn Know the collaboration features available across Office 365, and how to choose the ones that are right for you and your colleagues in any given situation Understand the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and how it enables users to be more productive and effective Discover how multi-device usability and real-time cloud synchronization can help your team collaborate any time, anywhere, across the apps Find out how Planner can help you manage projects and tasks, even without a project manager Explore Microsoft Flow to connect applications and services and create code-less workflows Who This Book is For Office 365 business users with a limited technical background. You should be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite products such as Word and Outlook, and work in a team environment.

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(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.

This book takes a concentrated look at the very latest best practices for Office 365 migration, with a focus on the needs of senior managers, IT managers, and others involved in key decisions when moving their business to the cloud. Based on popular chapters in his first book, Office 365: Migrating and Managing Your Business in the Cloud (Apress Open, co-authored with Don Crawford), author Matt Katzer revises and expands on his original material to bring you the latest guidance on planning methods, management best practices, personnel decisions, and migration and maintenance costs, along with brand new material on some of the most important and cutting-edge considerations when moving your business to the cloud: securing company data, and driving collaboration in the workplace. Topics covered include: The Office 365 cloud security model and best practices to apply when securing your business in the cloud Microsoft Office 365 operation and usage options for any size enterprise Proven methods for planning and minimizing disruption A step-by-step migration plan How to improve employee collaboration and productivity through use of Office 365’s collaborative apps, including Excel, Outlook Web Access, OneDrive, and Skype for Business Office 365 site management advice for IT administrators and business owners Moving to Office 365 provides practical and planning guidance for business owners, and CIO/CTOs and IT managers who have responsibility for the IT needs of their business.

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service that provides a suite of productivity applications and services to users. It includes widely used applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as other tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Skype for Business. Microsoft 365 was designed to integrate and complement each application and service, offering users a comprehensive and seamless experience in their daily tasks. With the increasing demand for remote and flexible work arrangements, Microsoft 365 has become an essential resource for individuals and organizations alike. The applications and services within Microsoft 365 are accessible from any device and any location, making collaboration easy and efficient. Additionally, Microsoft 365's security features and regular updates guarantee that the applications and services remain safe and up-to-date, giving users peace of mind as they work. This article will provide an overview of the range of applications and services available within Microsoft 365, highlighting the benefits and features of each.

Amp up your collaboration skills and rock the modern workplace by harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 with this one-stop guide to the world's leading productivity platform The Microsoft 365 productivity solution for the workplace is a cloud-based service with many features for effective and secure collaboration virtually or in person. Whether you start your day with meetings in Teams, respond to Outlook emails, create documents with Office apps, or even automate your work with artificial intelligence, Microsoft 365 has you covered. But first, you must unlock the potential of this powerful solution to showcase your ability to keep up with the modern workplace and make an impact in your organization. To do that, you need Microsoft 365 For Dummies! This book walks you through the steps to get your work done anytime, anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft Teams as the central hub. Discover how to chat online in real time; conduct online meetings; co-author documents in the cloud; develop no-code applications; and even prioritize your well-being. The insights and step-by-step guidance in Microsoft 365 For Dummies will help you stay connected and engaged with your colleagues. Level up your teamwork game with the latest meeting and collaboration best practices from Microsoft Teams Stretch your use of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) by infusing artificial intelligence into your everyday tasks Save time (and look really smart) by automating your work with the Power Platform apps Take a break from work and focus on your health and well-being at home or in the office Whether you’re a Microsoft 365 newbie or a superuser looking for details on what's new, Microsoft 365 For Dummies is the friendly and authoritative how-to book you need. Discover the benefits of cloud technology today!

Make the most of your new Windows 8.1 device–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8.1, and use it to create, connect, and discover…simplify and organize your whole life…learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8.1 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 8.1 desktop, notebook, or tablet…simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Run Windows the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard • Make the most of the Charms Bar and other new shortcuts • Get online with Internet Explorer® 11 and master its new tools • Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data • Set up your home network, printer, and other devices • Safeguard your personal information and keep it private • Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music • Easily connect with anyone through email and the People app • Discover and play new Windows 8.1 games • Control your Xbox from Windows with Xbox® SmartGlass™ • Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media • Automatically back up your data to the cloud • Fix problems, protect against malware, and keep Windows working reliably