Configuring Gmail and Drive Sharing Policies Workshop

INTERMEDIATE
150 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, learners will practice configuring and securing email routing through Gmail, along with setting up Drive sharing policies for improved organizational data handling. This experience provides essential skills for managing communication and collaboration tools effectively. Participants will navigate the Google Admin Console to configure Gmail MX records, set mail routing rules, and adjust Drive sharing settings, ensuring both security and ease of collaboration across organizational units.

Scenario

Your company, a growing tech firm, needs to ensure secure communication and easy file sharing across departments. As the Google Workspace administrator, you are tasked with setting up the configurations necessary to facilitate these operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols while maintaining functionality.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure MX records to route emails through Gmail.
  • Set up mail routing rules including content compliance.
  • Adjust Google Drive sharing settings to limit external access.

tasks (5)

task 1: Configure Gmail MX Records

20 min

task 2: Set Content Compliance Rules in Gmail

30 min

task 3: Adjust Google Drive Sharing Settings

30 min

task 4: Enforce Gmail Security Measures

35 min

task 5: Create Organizational Units and Policies

40 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of email routing and DNS configuration
  • Familiarity with Google Drive sharing and security settings

Skills Tested

Configuring MX records and mail routing in GmailImplementing Google Drive sharing policiesEnforcing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email securityEstablishing organizational units and policies