Timeline and Details
| Start date | End date | Associated with | Project URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | February 2021 | Algebra Bernays University | Project 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