If you have not already install the patch, see this update to protect the servers from SMBGhost. I am currently helping a client deploy Azure ATP among other security services available through Azure and M365. Azure ATP can help detect Remote Code Execution Vulnerability and with the update, the SMBGhost as well. If you need […]
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Microsoft is starting the process of retiring “In-place hold” in Exchange Online in about 15 days. Although, I am not aware of any of my clients using this feature, (mostly mailbox litigation hold), thought I will mention it here, just so it helps in case you are indeed using this feature. If you need help
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If you have not yet updated your Azure AD Connect then it is time to start planning for the same. MSFT says that from Nov 2020, versions older than 18 months are going to be deprecated. Read on for more info. ” Starting on November 1st, 2020, we will begin implementing a deprecation process whereby
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Microsoft has a great evolving story line for empowering Firstline workers, from feature set to security, that is only getting better and better. Here is an update that brings new features for the Firstline workers…Retail/ Manufacturing/Fabrication customers, please take note. I like the SMS sign-in with one-time code, Shared device sign-out, Off-shift access controls for
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I use meeting poll quite a bit. As I send out the poll, it blocks my calendar for the time slots of the poll, so I do not plan anything else for that slot. When all the required folks have submitted their vote, it automatically sends the invite out to the best slot and removes
Office 365 Video portal will be retired March 2021 but Microsoft is asking everyone to take action by March 2020. Yes, that is just 3 months away. I am not aware of any of my clients using the Video portal, but if you are, it is time to plan to migrate over to Stream. Stream
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Licensing for MS Flow and PowerApps changed on October 1st. I was not sure how my clients are going to be affected by the changes and had to do a little digging. These changes were apparently discussed during Inspire 2019, back in July 2019. The licensing page previously displayed the version packaged with Office 365
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Come March 20th, it will be springtime for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. This is an exciting time with new possibilities and opportunities, and it excites me to bring some of the features in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap to you. The ones shown below were handpicked based upon feedback I get in the
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Recently, I was asked for possible solutions to enforce VPN connection to access Office 365. This seems odd at first, for this is against one of the tenets of Office 365, accessing service from anywhere and on any device. But then there is always a certain use case that needs to be addressed. In
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As a hands-on practice area lead, I get to deliver projects both directly as an architect, and indirectly as an Engagement Manger. In one recent project, one of my Higher Ed clients wanted to setup attribute-based filtering. The matter got escalated to me and I helped the client in setting this up. I documented the
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