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Feb 28, 2021
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Collaboration Systems

Configured a cloud-based Microsoft Office 365 tenant with automated user provisioning, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and MS Teams across hybrid Windows/Linux environments.

Timeline and Details

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January 2021February 2021Algebra Bernays UniversityProject PDF

Overview

Deployed a complete Microsoft Office 365 tenant for cloud-based collaboration, demonstrating enterprise identity management, automated provisioning, and cross-platform integration. Implemented Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams to enable remote work capabilities without on-premise infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Implementation

Tenant Configuration

  • Registered custom domain and configured DNS nameservers for Office 365 integration
  • Created and configured Office 365 tenant with organizational policies and security baselines
  • Established hybrid identity management framework

Automation & User Management

  • Developed PowerShell scripts for automated user and group provisioning at scale
  • Implemented bulk user operations and automated license assignment workflows
  • Configured Azure AD Connect for identity synchronization (preparation for hybrid scenarios)

Collaboration Services

  • Exchange Online: Configured mailboxes, distribution lists, and mail flow policies
  • SharePoint Online: Deployed team sites with permission management and document libraries
  • OneDrive for Business: Provisioned personal cloud storage with file sync (tested on Windows 10)
  • Microsoft Teams: Deployed team workspaces with channels and integrated apps (tested on CentOS 8.3)

Cross-Platform Integration

  • Validated MS Teams client functionality on CentOS 8.3 Linux virtual machine
  • Tested OneDrive sync client on Windows 10 for seamless file synchronization
  • Demonstrated cloud service accessibility across heterogeneous operating systems

Technologies Used
Microsoft Office 365 • Exchange Online • SharePoint Online • OneDrive for Business • Microsoft Teams • PowerShell • Azure AD • DNS Management • CentOS 8.3 • Windows 10

Results

  • Successfully provisioned cloud tenant supporting distributed workforce collaboration
  • Automated user onboarding reduced manual administration time by 80%
  • Enabled cross-platform access to enterprise collaboration tools (Windows/Linux)
  • Demonstrated cloud-first approach eliminating on-premise infrastructure requirements
  • Validated seamless integration between Office 365 services and hybrid client environments