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.
Explore three newly introduced granular permissions for Microsoft Graph API: AppRegistration.Create, User.Create, and User.ReadUpdate.All and understand what each one enables.
Multi-tenant agent management in the Microsoft 365 admin center enables enterprise admins and partners to centrally view and manage agents across connected tenants. The public preview rollout began in early August 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-August 2026.
Microsoft is retiring Teams live chat by October 5, 2026. New setups are no longer available as of August 2026. Existing integrations will stop relaying customer chat messages to Teams in early October 2026.
Microsoft Graph’s groupAnalytics API (currently in preview) provides detailed insights into Microsoft Entra ID groups, eliminating the need for complex custom scripts to get member counts, owner counts, expiration status, and more. This blog explores the groupAnalytics API and demonstrates how to use it for better management of Entra ID groups.
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.
Struggling to automate secure monitor manage M365?
Try AdminDroid for Free!The ultimate Microsoft 365 resource hub for beginner to pro.
Learn how disabling and re-enabling a Microsoft 365 account affects Teams memberships and how admins can preserve private channel access.
4 min read
Explore the project management system using Power Apps to create projects, assign tasks, track progress, and manage deadlines in one place.
15 min read
Discover 12 free Microsoft 365 management tools for reporting, security assessments, configuration backup, & more to simplify administration.
13 min read
Detect and block high-risk agents automatically using Identity Protection and Conditional Access for Agents based on real-time risk signals.
8 min read
Learn how to deploy PowerShell scripts in Microsoft Intune to execute scripts across your managed Windows devices from a single deployment.
7 min read
Learn how to create, publish, apply, and automate retention labels to meet compliance and records management requirements.
14 min read
Discover how to manage inactive SharePoint sites automatically using Power Automate in Microsoft 365 for better governance and cleanup.
11 min read
Use custom account correlation rules in Microsoft Defender to link related identities and improve threat detection.
10 min read
Learn how to prevent users modify outlook signature using PowerShell and built-in policies to enforce consistent email branding.
10 min read
Learn how to securely configure the My Staff portal in Microsoft Entra ID using PIM and Conditional Access to protect delegated admin access.
9 min read
Create a SharePoint site ownership policy to detect ownerless sites, notify users to assign owners, and enforce read-only or archive actions.
11 min read
Discover the free Microsoft 365 license cost optimization tool with 15+ actions to find hidden license costs, monthly savings, & cut costs.
12 min read