Thiraviam
December 7, 2023
Archive and Deletion Policy for Exchange Online Mailboxes

Archive and Deletion Policy for Exchange Online Mailboxes

When it comes to Microsoft 365 Exchange Online administration, mailbox storage management is a major concern. Expanding the user’s mailbox storage using an advanced license or archiving & deleting emails are possible solutions here. Rather than obtaining an advanced license, many organizations opt to optimize their email storage by securely backing up numerous old emails that aren’t crucial. Now, Microsoft 365 administrators can effortlessly automate mailbox optimization by leveraging the archive and deletion policy through Messaging Records Management (MRM) retention. ... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Thiraviam
December 1, 2023
Allow External Users to Book Meeting Rooms in Microsoft 365

Allow External Users to Book Meeting Rooms in Microsoft 365

Engagements with external partners, clients, and vendors in any organization drive the need for efficient meeting spaces. Since these partners or clients hail from diverse organizations, booking meeting rooms might pose challenges. In such scenarios, enabling external users to book meeting rooms fosters a more inclusive and flexible collaborative environment. It facilitates seamless interactions between internal teams and external contributors to streamline partnership contributions.  Let’s explore the process of enabling external users to book meeting rooms in your Microsoft 365... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Thiraviam
November 17, 2023
Automate PowerShell Script Execution with Task Scheduler

Automate PowerShell Script Execution with Task Scheduler

In a corporate environment, it’s crucial to maintain system hygiene and ensure that unnecessary files, temporary data, and logs are regularly cleaned up. In such situations, manual cleanup can be time-consuming and error-prone. To address concerns like those, admins create PowerShell scripts to automate tasks. Though the scripts reduce errors, manually executing the scripts every time is tedious and may lead to oversight. To streamline this process, you can schedule PowerShell scripts with Task Scheduler to automate executions.  Now, let’s dive... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
November 10, 2023
Find MFA Setting Status Using Authentication Methods Policy Report in MS Entra ID

Find MFA Setting Status Using Authentication Methods Policy Report in MS Entra ID

Since the user MFA registration details reports were out, it’s been a huge helpful in various ways! But, there has been a huge request on getting much closer to the MFA authentication methods. And, now this time, Microsoft not only heard but delivered – introducing the ‘Authentication methods policy report’ in Entra ID. The existing Authentication methods page helps to identify only the MFA user registration details, but this new preview feature allows admins to delve into per-user MFA settings... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
November 1, 2023
Manage Groups in Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Graph PowerShell Cmdlets

Manage Groups in Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Graph PowerShell Cmdlets

Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of productivity tools used by organizations worldwide. Within this ecosystem, groups are a fundamental feature that enables efficient collaboration and access control. Managing these groups is essential for ensuring security and productivity. While the Exchange and Entra admin center provides a graphical way to manage groups in Microsoft 365, PowerShell offers an advanced and scriptable approach for bulk management.  We prefer the Graph PowerShell SDK because it’s a wise choice due to Microsoft’s deprecation of... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
October 18, 2023
Microsoft Graph PowerShell: Effortless User Management in Microsoft 365

Microsoft Graph PowerShell: Effortless User Management in Microsoft 365

As the user base in a Microsoft 365 tenant continues to grow, the need for streamlined management processes becomes increasingly vital. To tackle this challenge, Microsoft 365 admins employ a combination of tools, including the Microsoft 365 admin center, Azure AD PowerShell, Graph PowerShell, and more. While the admin centers provide fundamental operations to manage Microsoft 365 users, PowerShell empowers M365 admins to execute bulk operations with minimal time investment.  In this informative blog, we will delve into the management... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
October 11, 2023
How to Set Up Microsoft 365 Group Expiration Policy

How to Set Up Microsoft 365 Group Expiration Policy

The need for the creation of Microsoft 365 groups increases day by day concerning newer projects and collaborations. But are we removing these groups when they’ve served their purpose? The answer often remains uncertain 🙃. Fortunately, the Microsoft 365 Group Expiration Policy steps in as the solution, allowing administrators to set predefined active days for automatic group deletion.  The group expiration policy reduces clutter and enhances visibility, especially when managing groups efficiently. It also helps to avoid security risks through unauthorized access to... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
October 7, 2023
Edge Becomes Default Browser for Opening Web Links from Microsoft Teams

Edge Becomes Default Browser for Opening Web Links from Microsoft Teams

To enhance Microsoft 365 as a unique and standardized workplace for organizations, Microsoft continually develops innovative solutions like Copilot and loop components. One such notable enhancement is the change that opens web links from Microsoft Teams chats in Edge. However, Microsoft portrays this as an enhancement, Teams users consider this as enforcement to use Edge by disrespecting their default browser settings. Microsoft’s recent update (MC669480), states that they will soon implement a change where web links in Teams will directly open in... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
September 15, 2023
Manage Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams Using PowerShell: Effective Collaboration Strategy

Manage Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams Using PowerShell: Effective Collaboration Strategy

Microsoft developed shared channels to facilitate effective collaboration and contributions among users with a long-term vision. In order to utilize the full potential of this collaborative approach, admins must proficiently manage Microsoft Teams shared channels. The channels, which are also called Microsoft Teams Connect, facilitate collaboration between teams of different organizations, beyond boundaries. Let’s delve into the process of shared channel management using Windows PowerShell. Before we dive into the management process, it’s essential to understand shared channels, as some... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
September 5, 2023
Microsoft Teams Private Channel Management with PowerShell

Microsoft Teams Private Channel Management with PowerShell

Microsoft Teams is a collaborative workspace widely used among Microsoft 365 users, facilitating seamless communication and teamwork. Within MS Teams, private channels offer a focused space for confidential discussions among specific Team members. Therefore, private channel management is essential to maintain security and productivity, aligning with Teams’ security best practices.  In this blog, we will delve into the significance of private channel management, explore the operations involved, and demonstrate how PowerShell can streamline the process.   Importance of Private Channel... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365