Quick M365 Updates
Microsoft Retires Search-UnifiedAuditLog Cmdlet in Oct 2027
Search-UnifiedAuditLog retires on October 15, 2027. Learn how to migrate your PowerShell scripts to AuditLogQuery API.
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Microsoft introduces Conditional Access policy plans in public preview to help admins configure shared targeting once and manage different security requirements more efficiently. They work alongside existing Conditional Access policies, which continue to be enforced as before.
Microsoft has introduced a new link-sharing experience for each file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive with hero link. This persistent link reflects changes to sharing permissions, without requiring users to create and share new links for every access update.
Microsoft is retiring the Search-UnifiedAuditLog PowerShell cmdlet on October 15, 2027. Learn what this change means and how to migrate your existing PowerShell scripts to the AuditLogQuery API with practical examples.
Microsoft Teams introduces a 'pause notifications' feature that lets users temporarily pause Teams notifications for a selected duration. Notifications resume automatically when the pause ends, while existing notification settings remain unchanged. Learn how to use this feature and check its rollout timeline.
Microsoft Entra ID Security Defaults currently uses a single toggle to enable or disable all security protections together. Now, Microsoft is introducing four individually managed rules, allowing admins to control specific protections based on their requirements. Currently in private preview, this feature is available to selected Microsoft Entra ID Free tenants and requires no additional licenses.
Starting November 4, 2026, Microsoft Entra will allow default users without built-in or custom roles to create agent identity blueprints unless administrators explicitly disable this capability.
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Search-UnifiedAuditLog retires on October 15, 2027. Learn how to migrate your PowerShell scripts to AuditLogQuery API.
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Learn how to change the meeting organizer in Outlook without creating a new meeting or involving an admin, along with limitations.
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Learn how disabling and re-enabling a Microsoft 365 account affects Teams memberships and how admins can preserve private channel access.
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Discover 12 free Microsoft 365 management tools for reporting, security assessments, configuration backup, & more to simplify administration.
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Detect Storm-2949 attacks in Microsoft 365 using AdminDroid. Identify and act early before it escalates into a cloud breach
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Explore 10 best practices to secure admin accounts in a hybrid environment to reduce the attack surface & safeguard against evolving threats.
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Explore how to reset MFA using Microsoft 365 Admin Center & PowerShell. Download the Pre-built script to solve 25+ MFA reset scenarios.
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Check out 6 essential Microsoft 365 password settings to enhance security and improve Microsoft Secure Score.
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Discover AdminDroid, your ultimate tool for Office 365 reporting, available on Azure Marketplace - Gain insights and manage your M365 environment efficiently.
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Now, MS Graph has the ability to retrieve per-user MFA status for M365 users. Download this PowerShell script to export per-user MFA status report to CSV file.
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Generate insightful reports and create stunning visualizations from your spreadsheet data. Transform your data into visual insights with GPT-4o!
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Discover the top 5 Microsoft 365 features admins want to disable. Dive into the details and decide if it's time to hit that 'off' switch!
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 explores 31 interactive challenges on phishing, threats, identities, attacks, and security awareness.
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Explore 12 free Active Directory tools for management, security assessment, attack-path analysis, hardening, Group Policy, AD CS, DNS, etc.
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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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AI can write the script. Sysadmins decide whether it should run. Here's our unique Sysadmin Day letter from AI's perspective.
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Learn how to deploy PowerShell scripts in Microsoft Intune to execute scripts across your managed Windows devices from a single deployment.
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Explore the new service plans for Agent Conditional Access and Identity Protection to ensure uninterrupted access to agent security features.
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Learn how to prevent users modify outlook signature using PowerShell and built-in policies to enforce consistent email branding.
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Learn about Device Soft Delete in Microsoft Entra ID and how deleted devices can be recovered within a 30-day window before permanent removal.
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Discover the free Microsoft 365 license cost optimization tool with 15+ actions to find hidden license costs, monthly savings, & cut costs.
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Learn the differences between server-side and client-side email signatures in M365, know their limitations, and choose the right approach.
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Discover best practices for Active Directory break glass accounts to ensure secure and reliable access during critical incidents.
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Explore the Account Discovery feature that finds existing user accounts in Entra ID applications and helps you identify unmanaged identities easily.
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