Entra ID is retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication for self-service password reset, with a 50-day transition period for organizations. Admins must identify affected users and configure alternative recovery methods for SSPR to avoid password reset disruptions.
SharePoint introduces a new site creation experience that allows admins to redirect users to a custom URL when they try to create a new site. The destination can be a request form, a third-party approval tool, or another page that fits the organization's process.
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.
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