Active Directory
Install Active Directory PowerShell Module
Learn how to install and import the Active Directory PowerShell module on workstations and servers to manage users, groups, OUs, GPOs, etc.
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Microsoft has integrated the ability to block multi-tenant and consumer apps using application management policies in Entra ID. This shift brings policy-based control directly into the UI, eliminating the need for Graph-only configurations.
Microsoft Entra ID replaces “most recently used” logic in system-preferred MFA with device-preferred credential selection (preview). This method automatically prompts users with the most suitable authentication method based on their device, improving both security and the sign-in experience.
Copilot Cowork introduces AI-driven task orchestration in Microsoft 365, allowing users to define goals while the system plans and executes tasks across applications. It operates within tenant boundaries with approvals and has limited third-party integration.
Microsoft 365 users can now integrate Claude AI using the built-in Microsoft 365 connector, bringing secure, conversational AI into SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Teams. With read-only access, users can search, analyze, and interact with organizational data directly from Claude chat. This integration highlights how AI is becoming the connective layer of the modern Microsoft 365 workplace.
Microsoft Defender has introduced a new Password Protection page in preview, providing security teams a unified place to track and manage password risks across all identity sources. It highlights weak password practices, password-related policies, leaked credentials, and exposed passwords, with built‑in options to remediate immediately.
Microsoft has introduced file-level archiving in SharePoint Online, which lets us archive files to a lower-cost storage tier while keeping sites active. Archived files retain permissions, metadata, and versions, and you can restore them when needed. However, archiving does not reduce storage, it changes how it is billed.
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Compare Microsoft 365 E5 vs E7's features, pricing, preview limitations, and decision factors to determine if the $99 E7 upgrade is worth it.
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Learn how to delete unwanted protected OUs to maintain a clean and well-organized Active Directory.
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Learn how to configure device cleanup rules in Intune to automatically remove stale device records and maintain an accurate device inventory.
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Learn how to automatically apply email signatures for shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365 to maintain consistent branding.
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Learn how to configure cross-tenant group synchronization in Entra ID to automate group provisioning and improve multi-tenant collaboration.
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Build a review workflow to remove or disable inactive guests using Power Automate, improving governance over external access in M365
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Learn Group Policy Management in Active Directory with 10+ key actions, including creating, linking, importing GPOs, and more.
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Learn how to prevent calendar phishing attacks in Microsoft 365 and protect users from malicious meeting invites that bypass email security.
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Stop manual data entry. Learn how to turn Word templates into forms to automate structured document generation in SharePoint Online.
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Learn how to demote a domain controller in AD with pre-checks, graceful and forced demotion methods, metadata cleanup, and common fixes.
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Learn how to configure Multi Admin Approval in Intune to prevent accidental device wipes and add an extra layer of administrative control.
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