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Microsoft introduces a new pay-as-you-go billing option for OneDrive Storage, where admins pay only for the storage users actually consume beyond their licensed quota. The feature is currently available in public preview for commercial tenants.
Starting in October 2026, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is doubling the auto-expanding archive limit for eligible Exchange Online mailboxes from 1.5 TB to 3 TB. The change requires no additional configuration for mailboxes that already use auto-expanding archiving.
Microsoft Teams is set to allow two separate users to share their screens simultaneously during a meeting. The feature is expected to roll out from November 2026.
Starting mid-September 2026, admins can automatically archive OneDrive and SharePoint files using Microsoft Purview retention policies. Archived files move to Microsoft 365 Archive and are excluded from Microsoft 365 Copilot indexing.
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,…
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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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Explore BloodHound tool to find Domain Admin privilege paths, risky permissions, privilege escalations, and more in Active Directory.
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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 reset the Default Domain Policy and Default Domain Controllers Policy in Active Directory to restore back their factory state.
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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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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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Learn how to delete unwanted protected OUs to maintain a clean and well-organized Active Directory.
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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 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 implement the Active Directory tiered administration model to reduce credential exposure and prevent lateral movement attacks.
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Learn how to configure and manage password policies in Active Directory to enforce strong passwords and secure your environment.
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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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