Microsoft is ending the preview of the memberOf rule operator on November 3, 2026. After this change, dynamic groups, dynamic administrative units, and entitlement management auto-assignment policies using memberOf rules will stop updating their memberships. This blog includes a PowerShell script to quickly identify affected configurations and helps admins plan their migration to supported dynamic membership rules.
Microsoft Purview now supports time-limited role group assignments for both new and existing members. Admins can set an expiration date from 1 day to 2 years. Once the date is reached, Purview automatically removes the role group assignment. This blog explains how to configure expiration for Purview role groups and the key limitations to know.
If Microsoft Entra Connect Sync is still running solely for device synchronization, you're maintaining infrastructure you may no longer need. This guide shows you how to configure Device Sync in Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync using the Microsoft Entra admin center and Microsoft Graph to synchronize Active Directory computer objects without relying on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync.
Microsoft has officially announced that passkeys will become the default authentication method in Microsoft Entra, replacing Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication. The change begins rolling out on September 1, 2026, with the transition completing on February 1, 2027.
Microsoft is adding two new PowerShell settings that let admins control who can join federated group chats in Microsoft Teams. These settings are disabled by default and will roll out globally between late July and late September 2026.
Microsoft has introduced cross-tenant message recall in Exchange Online. This feature allows users to recall emails sent to external Microsoft 365 tenants. It is disabled by default and works only when the receiving organization explicitly enables it and adds the sender’s Microsoft Entra tenant IDs to an allow list via PowerShell. The rollout begins in mid-August 2026, delivering a secure recall experience for cross-organization collaboration.
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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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