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Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Accidentally deleting a critical user account, application registration, or group in Microsoft Entra ID tenant can trigger a moment of panic. But fear not! Microsoft 365 deleted objects are not immediately gone forever. Microsoft Entra ID has a soft-delete mechanism, giving admins a 30-day window to restore them. Only after this period, the object is permanently deleted and cannot be restored.   You can manage object deletions in Microsoft 365 through the Entra admin center, but for faster, and bulk recovery, PowerShell is the superior choice. Let’s learn how to restore deleted objects using Microsoft Entra PowerShell now!   ... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
October 2, 2025
How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

Managing meeting rooms efficiently in Exchange Online is crucial to prevent booking conflicts and ensure smooth scheduling. A common challenge administrators face is adding users to an existing BookInPolicy. Attempting to add new users directly often triggers “overwritten” errors because the -BookInPolicy parameter replaces the existing list instead of appending to it. To avoid these issues, administrators need to understand how to safely manage existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates using PowerShell!   Manage BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates for Exchange Meeting Rooms In... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
September 25, 2025
Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

A distribution group (also known as distribution lists) in Microsoft 365 is a convenient way to send emails to multiple recipients at once. Instead of entering each address individually, you can simply send an email to the group, and it will reach everyone in it. However, there are times when you may need to include people outside your organization – for instance, distributing meeting invites to guest speakers or sending important updates to stakeholders.  By default, distribution groups only accept... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
September 18, 2025
Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Imagine a user suddenly locked out because they lost their phone, or needing urgent MFA resets in the middle of a workday. If you’re a Microsoft 365 admin, these scenarios are all too familiar. With Microsoft mandating MFA for all users, administrators must ensure that users can authenticate reliably, while also securing accounts from MFA registration attacks. This involves monitoring registered authentication methods, updating or resetting them when needed, and ensuring compliance.   Manually managing authentication methods for a handful of users may be feasible, but in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
September 11, 2025

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How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

Managing meeting rooms efficiently in Exchange Online is crucial to prevent booking conflicts and ensure smooth scheduling. A common challenge administrators face is adding users to an existing BookInPolicy. Attempting to add new users directly often triggers “overwritten” errors because the -BookInPolicy parameter replaces the existing list instead of appending to it. To avoid these issues, administrators need to understand how to safely manage existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates using PowerShell!   Manage BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates for Exchange Meeting Rooms In... Read More Read More
Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

A distribution group (also known as distribution lists) in Microsoft 365 is a convenient way to send emails to multiple recipients at once. Instead of entering each address individually, you can simply send an email to the group, and it will reach everyone in it. However, there are times when you may need to include people outside your organization – for instance, distributing meeting invites to guest speakers or sending important updates to stakeholders.  By default, distribution groups only accept... Read More Read More
Manage User Role Assignment Policies in Exchange Online

Manage User Role Assignment Policies in Exchange Online

In Exchange Online, role assignment policies let admins control what actions users can perform within their own mailboxes and the distribution groups they own. These policies act as predefined permission sets that enable or restrict mailbox features without granting higher privileges.  For organizations with diverse mailbox management needs, role assignment policies simplifies control over access permissions like distribution group membership, delegation, and more. Assignment policies help keep settings consistent, improve security, and give users the right level of access. In this... Read More Read More

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Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More
How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams gives users and owners a lot of freedom to create channels. That’s great for collaboration, but without limits, this can become a security risk. Imagine a user creates a private channel and shares sensitive information without any admin oversight. Since private channels are hidden from the rest of the team, this lack of visibility can lead to data leaks, policy violations, or unintentional shadow IT. Without proper controls, these channels can turn into blind spots for IT admins. ... Read More Read More
Detect Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Detect Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Microsoft Teams Meetings make it easy to collaborate with internal and external users for exchanging financial data, project updates, and more. This convenience also introduces serious risks, such as accidental exposure of sensitive content during screen sharing! ⚠️   As part of enhancing Microsoft Teams security, a new Teams Premium feature has been introduced to detect sensitive content during screen sharing. 🔍   This blog explains how admins can set up sensitive content detection in Teams meetings to protect sensitive... Read More Read More

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Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is Brand... Read More Read More
New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More
Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With intelligent versioning controls in SharePoint Online, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in general availability.   What is Version History Controls in SharePoint Online?  Version history... Read More Read More

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Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More
Manage PIM Policies in Microsoft Entra Using PowerShell

Manage PIM Policies in Microsoft Entra Using PowerShell

Granting privileged access such as the Global Administrator role for project work is common, especially when external expertise is involved. However, once the project ends, this access is often overlooked and left in place. This increases the risk of privilege misuse, audit gaps, and compliance issues.  Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) policies help prevent this. They let you set expiration periods, require multifactor authentication (MFA) or approval, and notify the right people when roles are activated.  In this blog,... Read More Read More
How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

How to Manage Channel Policies in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams gives users and owners a lot of freedom to create channels. That’s great for collaboration, but without limits, this can become a security risk. Imagine a user creates a private channel and shares sensitive information without any admin oversight. Since private channels are hidden from the rest of the team, this lack of visibility can lead to data leaks, policy violations, or unintentional shadow IT. Without proper controls, these channels can turn into blind spots for IT admins. ... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online

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How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

Managing SharePoint pages seems straightforward until you’re faced with old pages that no longer serve a purpose. Over time, these unused pages accumulate, creating navigation challenges and reducing site efficiency. For example, outdated pages can clutter search results, making it harder for users to locate relevant content. Addressing this issue not only improves user experience but also streamlines site management for administrators.  In this blog, we’ll explore how to efficiently delete SharePoint pages using both the SharePoint user interface &... Read More Read More
How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

SharePoint sites are often created rapidly across all types of organizations for teams, projects, departments, etc. But without careful attention to privacy settings, sensitive content can be unintentionally exposed to everyone in the organization. A common mistake is leaving sites set to “Public”, which allows any user in the tenant to access the site and its contents even if they’re not part of the site. This not only risks data leaks but also violates compliance policies and creates confusion about... Read More Read More
Find All Site Collection Administrators Across OneDrive for Business Sites

Find All Site Collection Administrators Across OneDrive for Business Sites

Ever wondered who has full control over your users’ OneDrive accounts? As an admin, it’s important to keep track of who holds site collection administrator rights in OneDrive. These users have elevated access, which means they can view, manage, and even delete content in the OneDrive site they’ve been granted access to. Knowing who they are is not just good practice but is also crucial for security and compliance.  You may need this information during audits or access reviews to... Read More Read More

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Praba
October 2, 2025
Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Restore Deleted Objects Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Accidentally deleting a critical user account, application registration, or group in Microsoft Entra ID tenant can trigger a moment of panic. But fear not! Microsoft 365 deleted objects are not immediately gone forever. Microsoft Entra ID has a soft-delete mechanism, giving admins a 30-day window to restore them. Only after this period, the object is permanently deleted and cannot be restored.   You can manage object deletions in Microsoft 365 through the Entra admin center, but for faster, and bulk recovery, PowerShell is the superior choice. Let’s learn how to restore deleted objects using Microsoft Entra PowerShell now!   ... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
September 25, 2025
How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

How to Add/Remove Users in Existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates

Managing meeting rooms efficiently in Exchange Online is crucial to prevent booking conflicts and ensure smooth scheduling. A common challenge administrators face is adding users to an existing BookInPolicy. Attempting to add new users directly often triggers “overwritten” errors because the -BookInPolicy parameter replaces the existing list instead of appending to it. To avoid these issues, administrators need to understand how to safely manage existing BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates using PowerShell!   Manage BookInPolicy and ResourceDelegates for Exchange Meeting Rooms In... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Aima
September 18, 2025
Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

Add External Users to a Distribution Group in Exchange Online

A distribution group (also known as distribution lists) in Microsoft 365 is a convenient way to send emails to multiple recipients at once. Instead of entering each address individually, you can simply send an email to the group, and it will reach everyone in it. However, there are times when you may need to include people outside your organization – for instance, distributing meeting invites to guest speakers or sending important updates to stakeholders.  By default, distribution groups only accept... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
September 11, 2025
Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Manage Authentication Methods for A User Using PowerShell

Imagine a user suddenly locked out because they lost their phone, or needing urgent MFA resets in the middle of a workday. If you’re a Microsoft 365 admin, these scenarios are all too familiar. With Microsoft mandating MFA for all users, administrators must ensure that users can authenticate reliably, while also securing accounts from MFA registration attacks. This involves monitoring registered authentication methods, updating or resetting them when needed, and ensuring compliance.   Manually managing authentication methods for a handful of users may be feasible, but in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
September 4, 2025
How to Manage Named Locations Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

How to Manage Named Locations Using Microsoft Entra PowerShell

Named locations in Microsoft Entra ID plays a crucial role in defining Conditional Access policies. They allow administrators to classify network locations as trusted or untrusted based on IP ranges or geographic locations. This helps in strengthening security by restricting or granting access to specific locations.  While you can configure named locations in Microsoft Entra admin center, PowerShell provides a faster way, especially when working with large environments. In this blog, we’ll walk through how to manage named locations using the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module.   How Named Locations Work in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Aima
August 28, 2025
How to Set Immutable ID to Null Using MS Graph

How to Set Immutable ID to Null Using MS Graph

When managing users in a hybrid setup, one attribute you’ll often hear about is the Immutable ID. This value acts as the unique bridge between your on-premises Active Directory (AD) account and its corresponding Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) cloud account.  There may be various scenarios where you want to set a user’s immutable ID to null, such as when migrating from a hybrid setup to a fully cloud-only environment. Therefore, knowing how to manage it is important. The good... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
August 21, 2025
Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Block Guest Access to Specific Microsoft 365 Groups

Microsoft 365 guest access is a valuable feature that enables collaboration with external users such as partners, vendors, or contractors. However, there are scenarios where restricting guest access to specific Microsoft 365 groups or Teams is necessary. Thankfully, Microsoft 365 gives you options to block guest access on a per-group basis. In this blog, let’s see why this is important and how admins can block guest access in specific Microsoft 365 groups.     Why Block Guest Access for Specific Microsoft... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Kanaga
August 14, 2025
How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

How to Delete SharePoint Pages Using PowerShell

Managing SharePoint pages seems straightforward until you’re faced with old pages that no longer serve a purpose. Over time, these unused pages accumulate, creating navigation challenges and reducing site efficiency. For example, outdated pages can clutter search results, making it harder for users to locate relevant content. Addressing this issue not only improves user experience but also streamlines site management for administrators.  In this blog, we’ll explore how to efficiently delete SharePoint pages using both the SharePoint user interface &... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Blesslin Rinu
August 7, 2025
Manage PIM Policies in Microsoft Entra Using PowerShell

Manage PIM Policies in Microsoft Entra Using PowerShell

Granting privileged access such as the Global Administrator role for project work is common, especially when external expertise is involved. However, once the project ends, this access is often overlooked and left in place. This increases the risk of privilege misuse, audit gaps, and compliance issues.  Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) policies help prevent this. They let you set expiration periods, require multifactor authentication (MFA) or approval, and notify the right people when roles are activated.  In this blog,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Kanaga
July 31, 2025
How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Sites’ Privacy Settings in Microsoft 365

SharePoint sites are often created rapidly across all types of organizations for teams, projects, departments, etc. But without careful attention to privacy settings, sensitive content can be unintentionally exposed to everyone in the organization. A common mistake is leaving sites set to “Public”, which allows any user in the tenant to access the site and its contents even if they’re not part of the site. This not only risks data leaks but also violates compliance policies and creates confusion about... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365