Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials
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Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials
This course is part of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Workspace Administrator Associate Specialization
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What you'll learn
Configure, control, and integrate core Google Workspace applications and services to optimize collaboration and productivity for an organization.
Design and implement an efficient organizational structure in Google Workspace to optimize administration and service delivery.
Effectively manage user accounts, groups, and contacts within a Google Workspace domain, including integrating with external directories.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials is the first course of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Associate Google Workspace Administrator Specialization. The course covers the administration and configuration of core Google Workspace services like Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, along with managing service integrations. Practical emphasis is placed on implementing automation for efficiency and controlling all aspects of Google Workspace services. Through hands-on demos, participants will gain real-world experience in managing user, resource, and shared drive lifecycles and configuring the diverse suite of Google Workspace applications.
The course is divided into two modules, and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00-3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test the ability of learners. Module 1: User and Resource Management in Google Workspace Module 2: Configure and Control Services in Google Workspace This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, cloud administrators, and anyone responsible for managing and maintaining Google Workspace environments. - IT Administrator - Technical Support Engineer - Collaboration Engineer - Google Workspace Administrator By the end of the course, learners will be able to: - Design and implement an efficient organizational structure in Google Workspace to optimize administration and service delivery. - Configure, control, and integrate core Google Workspace applications and services to optimize collaboration and productivity for an organization. - Automate routine Google Workspace administration tasks and manage the lifecycle of users, resources, and shared drives.
Welcome to Week 1. This week, we'll begin by exploring user management, covering both individual user accounts and the synchronization of data between your Google domain and Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP servers. We'll learn to effectively manage organizational structures and create and maintain groups. We'll also delve into contact management, ensuring seamless communication within your domain. Through practical demonstrations, we'll gain hands-on experience in managing the complete life cycle of users, resources, and shared drives. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to efficiently administer and maintain your Google Workspace environment, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.
What's included
12 videos2 readings2 assignments
12 videos•Total 71 minutes
- Course Overview•4 minutes
- Managing Users•8 minutes
- Managing User Licenses•5 minutes
- Implications of Google Workspace APIs•5 minutes
- Synchronizing Data in Your Google Domain with Your Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP Server•9 minutes
- Provisioning OUs and Policies•8 minutes
- Verify Domains and Export Data•5 minutes
- Managing Groups•2 minutes
- Managing Contacts•2 minutes
- Demo - Managing Users•8 minutes
- Demo - Managing Resources•8 minutes
- Demo - Managing Shared Drive Life Cycles•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•20 minutes
- Overview of User and Resource Management in Google Workspace•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- User and Resource Management in Google Workspace - Assessment•20 minutes
- Managing Users, Groups, and Shared Drive Life Cycles - Knowledge Check•20 minutes
Welcome to Week 2. This week, we'll delve into the administration of Google Workspace services, providing you with the skills to efficiently manage your organization's digital workspace. We'll explore configuring and managing Google Workspace Core Apps in two parts, covering essential applications and their settings. We'll learn about managing service integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality across various platforms. We'll also dive into implementing automation within Google Workspace, streamlining routine tasks and enhancing productivity. By the end of this module, you'll be proficient in administering and optimizing your Google Workspace environment.
What's included
9 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
9 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Administering Google Workspace Services•3 minutes
- Troubleshoot and Manage Service Configurations•6 minutes
- Configuring and Managing Google Workspace Core Apps•8 minutes
- Google Workspace Core Apps - Groups, Chat/Meet•5 minutes
- Google Meet: Notification, Speaker, Camera Settings•4 minutes
- Managing Services Integrations•6 minutes
- Implementing Automation•4 minutes
- Demo - Configuring Core Apps •8 minutes
- Demo - Managing API Access using Account Settings•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Overview of Configure and Control Services in Google Workspace•10 minutes
- Course Conclusion•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 30 minutes
- Configure and Control Services in Google Workspace - Assessment•15 minutes
- Managing Google Workspace Core Apps - Knowledge Check•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Meet and Greet•10 minutes
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