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December 1, 2023

Allow External Users to Book Meeting Rooms in Microsoft 365

Engagements with external partners, clients, and vendors in any organization drive the need for efficient meeting spaces. Since these partners or clients hail from diverse organizations, booking meeting rooms might pose challenges. In such scenarios, enabling external users to book meeting rooms fosters a more inclusive and flexible collaborative environment. It facilitates seamless interactions between internal teams and external contributors to streamline partnership contributions. Let’s explore the process of enabling external users to book meeting rooms in your Microsoft 365... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Shan

November 24, 2023

Manage Microsoft 365 User Photos using MS Graph PowerShell

In the fast-paced realm of Microsoft 365 administration, adaptability is key, particularly managing user photos using PowerShell within organizations. If you’re used to the familiar trio of “Set-UserPhoto,” “Get-UserPhoto,” and “Remove-UserPhoto” cmdlets in Exchange Online for handling bulk updates of user profile photos, be prepared for a significant shift. Microsoft has announced the retirement of Get, Set, and Remove UserPhotos, with the initial schedule set for completion by November 30, 2023. However, a recent update indicates a new timeline, with the... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

November 17, 2023

Automate PowerShell Script Execution with Task Scheduler

In a corporate environment, it’s crucial to maintain system hygiene and ensure that unnecessary files, temporary data, and logs are regularly cleaned up. In such situations, manual cleanup can be time-consuming and error-prone. To address concerns like those, admins create PowerShell scripts to automate tasks. Though the scripts reduce errors, manually executing the scripts every time is tedious and may lead to oversight. To streamline this process, you can schedule PowerShell scripts with Task Scheduler to automate executions. Now, let’s dive... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

November 10, 2023

Find MFA Setting Status Using Authentication Methods Policy Report in MS Entra ID

Since the user MFA registration details reports were out, it’s been a huge helpful in various ways! But, there has been a huge request on getting much closer to the MFA authentication methods. And, now this time, Microsoft not only heard but delivered – introducing the ‘Authentication methods policy report’ in Entra ID. The existing Authentication methods page helps to identify only the MFA user registration details, but this new preview feature allows admins to delve into per-user MFA settings... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

November 1, 2023

Manage Groups in Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Graph PowerShell Cmdlets

Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of productivity tools used by organizations worldwide. Within this ecosystem, groups are a fundamental feature that enables efficient collaboration and access control. Managing these groups is essential for ensuring security and productivity. While the Exchange and Entra admin center provides a graphical way to manage groups in Microsoft 365, PowerShell offers an advanced and scriptable approach for bulk management. We prefer the Graph PowerShell SDK because it’s a wise choice due to Microsoft’s deprecation of... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Kavya

October 24, 2023

Check MFA Status for Microsoft 365 Users using PowerShell

Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is pivotal in safeguarding Microsoft accounts from compromises. MFA can be configured through various methods, such as per-user MFA, security defaults, and Conditional Access policies. Admins can select the appropriate method based on their organization’s requirements and licensing constraints. Also, monitoring MFA status of all users ensures that this security control is effectively implemented and maintained across the organization. Challenges in Retrieving MFA Status Retrieving the MFA status of Microsoft 365 users can be a... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

October 18, 2023

Microsoft Graph PowerShell: Effortless User Management in Microsoft 365

As the user base in a Microsoft 365 tenant continues to grow, the need for streamlined management processes becomes increasingly vital. To tackle this challenge, Microsoft 365 admins employ a combination of tools, including the Microsoft 365 admin center, Azure AD PowerShell, Graph PowerShell, and more. While the admin centers provide fundamental operations to manage Microsoft 365 users, PowerShell empowers M365 admins to execute bulk operations with minimal time investment. In this informative blog, we will delve into the management... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

October 11, 2023

How to Set Up Microsoft 365 Group Expiration Policy

The need for the creation of Microsoft 365 groups increases day by day concerning newer projects and collaborations. But are we removing these groups when they’ve served their purpose? The answer often remains uncertain 🙃. Fortunately, the Microsoft 365 Group Expiration Policy steps in as the solution, allowing administrators to set predefined active days for automatic group deletion. The group expiration policy reduces clutter and enhances visibility, especially when managing groups efficiently. It also helps to avoid security risks through unauthorized access to... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Thiraviam

October 7, 2023

Edge Becomes Default Browser for Opening Web Links from Microsoft Teams

To enhance Microsoft 365 as a unique and standardized workplace for organizations, Microsoft continually develops innovative solutions like Copilot and loop components. One such notable enhancement is the change that opens web links from Microsoft Teams chats in Edge. However, Microsoft portrays this as an enhancement, Teams users consider this as enforcement to use Edge by disrespecting their default browser settings. Microsoft’s recent update (MC669480), states that they will soon implement a change where web links in Teams will directly open in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Kavya

September 27, 2023

AdminDroid | Your All-in-One Microsoft 365 Administration Tool

Managing the Microsoft 365 environment is challenging as administrators have to deal with multiple responsibilities, from license management and user activity monitoring to enhancing security, safeguarding sensitive data, detecting suspicious activities, etc. Scalability further adds to the complexity, especially when dealing with a growing user base and diverse services. Furthermore, the native admin portals provided by Microsoft can present a steep learning curve, particularly for administrators who are new to the platform. Navigating these portals effectively requires time and effort,... Read More Read More

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