Retiring Updates MS-040T00: Manage OneDrive and SharePoint in Microsoft 365

Microsoft monitors industry trends and regularly updates certification criteria to keep pace with technological advances. Microsoft recently announced that the MS-040T00 course will be discontinued and will remain valid until January 31, 2022.
Recertification
The MS-040 certification has a 12-month expiration. You must renew your certification within the last six months of the certification’s validity. You will need to take all required tests again if you are unable to do so.
Who could take the MS-040T00 class?
This course is for information technology professionals who are responsible for managing OneDrive and Microsoft SharePoint within their respective businesses.
Prerequisites
Proficiency in basic Microsoft 365 service functions
PowerShell and standard IT procedures are well-known.
Basic understanding of Active Directory & Azure AD
Introduction to the operating systems and how they can be managed (Android and macOS).
Skills measured
Configuring the storage capacity for your website
Installing the OneDrive sync Client
OneDrive client settings can be managed using Group Policy
Data sharing in Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive can be automated
Modifying the attributes of the user profile
Controlling your audiences
Create bespoke apps using the App Catalog
Administration of term groups, term ranges and individual words
Differentiating between traditional and current search experiences
MS-040T00 Course outline
Module 1: Configure and plan SharePoint sites
Microsoft 365 SharePoint Overview
Configure and customize SharePoint sites
Manage SharePoint sites
Module results:
SharePoint allows you to create sites
Manage SharePoint site storage limits
Create and configure SharePoint hub sites
How to administer SharePoint sites using SharePoint Admin Center
Module 2: Configure OneDrive and manage it
OneDrive overview in Microsoft 365
OneDrive deployment
OneDrive administration
Module results:
You can manage the storage limits for each user
OneDrive records retention policy can be customized
OneDrive client settings can be managed using Group Policy
Define the different deployment strategies for OneDrive
Describe how to use the OneDrive Admin Center to manage OneDrive
Module 3: Sharing and security with SharePoint and OneDrive
SharePoint site permissions can be managed
SharePoint and OneDrive sharing can be managed
Secure SharePoint and OneDrive
Module results:
Explain how to use Microsoft SharePoint’s external sharing features.
Describe the management options available for Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive device accessibility
Microsoft 365 reports that detail SharePoint and OneDrive usage can be viewed here
Module 4: Manage user profiles, apps
Administration of user profiles
Manage applications
Module results:
How to customize the attributes of a user’s profile
Demonstrate the ability and skill to interact with audiences
How to maintain bespoke apps using the App Catalog
Module 5: Configure managed metadata and business connectivity services.
Manage metadata by configuring and constructing it
Business connectivity: Plan and organize services
Module results:
Describe the functionalities of managed metadata
Administrator of term groups, term sets, or individual words
Describe the key elements of a BDC architecture (Business Data Connectivity).
Define the high-level structure of BCS (Business Connectivity Services).
Justify the existence of Secure Store Service
Module 6: Plan and configure the search
Create a search strategy
Configure the search engine
Module results:
Differentiate between traditional and current search experiences
Demonstrate how you manage your search strategy
Demonstrate the use and implementation of query rules
Explanation of the use and deployment of the result source
You are unable to register for the MS-040T00 class or access the course materials.
Notice: This Course will be ending on January 31, 2022.