{"product_id":"ab-900t00-introduction-to-microsoft-365-and-ai-administration-helix-software-defined-lab","title":"AB-900T00: Introduction to Microsoft 365 and AI Administration — Helix Software-Defined Lab","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice Microsoft 365 and AI Administration Through High-Fidelity Simulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAB-900T00 Helix Software-Defined Lab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives learners an interactive way to explore foundational Microsoft 365 and AI administration concepts and practice essential administrative workflows directly in their browser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering \u003c\/span\u003eMicrosoft 365 services, identity and access management, security, compliance, AI-powered capabilities, and administrative tools\u003cspan\u003e. 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