Quick M365 Updates
New OneDrive Controls for Managing File-Level Exclusions
Learn how new OneDrive file-level exclusion let users manage exclusions and admins enforce policies, including .db-wal default exclusion.
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One of the most requested features in Microsoft Teams is rolling out now. I have waited years for this rollout, but before I get to the news, let’s start with the problem it solves. Most of us have done this more times than we can count. Some messages don’t need immediate attention, and some chat or channel messages…
Changing the organizer of a meeting has traditionally been a challenge for Microsoft 365 users. If someone left the organization, changed responsibilities, or needed another person to take ownership of a meeting, they often had to create a new meeting. A few months ago, Microsoft introduced admin-initiated meeting ownership transfer,…
Microsoft is introducing outbound external messaging limits in Teams for organizations using only the default MOERA (onmicrosoft.com) domain. The limitation will begin rolling out in mid-September 2026 to help protect Teams from any abusive activity. Once the limit is reached, users may be temporarily unable to message external users. Admins can add a custom domain to avoid being subject to this limitation.
Microsoft Teams admin center is introducing a single-pane experience for monitoring and troubleshooting meetings and calls across the organization. Rolling out from late September to mid-October 2026, it lets admins view meetings, identify issues, access diagnostics, search and filter data, export results, and use Microsoft 365 Copilot for analysis.
Microsoft is introducing a new Communicator app in MS Teams for targeted communications such as training updates, compliance notifications, safety alerts, and more. It lets organizations assign actions and track acknowledgment status in real-time. Public Preview and GA rollouts begin in mid-August 2026, with completion expected by January 2027.
Microsoft is rolling out new OneDrive policy that let users manage their own file-level sync exclusions by default. In addition, .db-wal files will be added to OneDrive’s default exclusion list starting October 5. Admins can control the self-service experience and override the default exclusion list using two new policies.
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Learn how new OneDrive file-level exclusion let users manage exclusions and admins enforce policies, including .db-wal default exclusion.
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Explore the project management system using Power Apps to create projects, assign tasks, track progress, and manage deadlines in one place.
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Microsoft is retiring the memberOf rule operator in Entra. Use this PowerShell script to find affected configurations and plan your migration.
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Use EnableExternalAccessRestrictionsForChatParticipants, EnableMutualFederationForChatParticipants to strengthen Teams federated group chats.
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Learn different ways to disable Print Spooler service on domain controllers and follow best practices to avoid PrintNightmare risk.
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Learn how to securely configure the My Staff portal in Microsoft Entra ID using PIM and Conditional Access to protect delegated admin access.
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Facing Microsoft Authenticator issues? Fix push notification failures, account transfer problems, etc, with this troubleshooting guide.
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Explore the new password Protection feature in Microsoft Defender and learn how to monitor and remediate password risks across providers.
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External sharing now uses Entra B2B identity-based access and email OTP is no longer supported for accessing SharePoint and OneDrive content.
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Explore how ConsentFix attack abuses trusted Microsoft 365 first-party app access and learn mitigations to prevent OAuth token misuse.
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Explore step-by-step methods to identify insecure RC4 usage in Active Directory Kerberos tickets and disable them to strengthen security.
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Discover more about the new Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlet that lets admins change meeting organizer without recreating meetings.
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Learn how Microsoft Teams’ new external messaging limit affects default onmicrosoft.com domains and what admins can do before the rollout.
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Explore BloodHound tool to find Domain Admin privilege paths, risky permissions, privilege escalations, and more in Active Directory.
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Explore the groupAnalytics resource API to access Entra ID group identity insights to build reports, dashboards, and governance solutions.
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Learn how to create manual incidents and alerts in Microsoft Defender and investigate user reported threats beyond automated detections.
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Learn how to reset the Default Domain Policy and Default Domain Controllers Policy in Active Directory to restore back their factory state.
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Import the leave management system using Power Apps to streamline leave requests, approvals, and tracking status in one place.
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Learn how device-preferred credential logic replaces the most-recently-used logic in system-preferred MFA to deliver device-based, secure authentication.
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