Microsoft 365 Scripts

Email is an integral part of the way organizations conduct business, so every email sent and received needs to be monitored appropriately. Otherwise, it might collapse the entire organization framework. There are times, however, when emails won’t be delivered to the recipient due to any Microsoft 365 service breakdown, internal network glitches, etc. This results in emails getting piled up in the queued messages and are periodically reattempted to deliver them. And here is where Microsoft brought the idea of message…

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Emails are one important means of communication in this tech world. We send emails every day for various reasons. Also, when it comes to an organization, there is nothing to be surprised by!  It is inevitable that we all have experienced situations where we sent emails mistakenly and wished that they could disappear from those inboxes. ‘Recall Messages in Exchange Online’ is to the rescue! The ‘Recalling’ functionality in Outlook becomes a savior here. It helps by retrieving unread messages…

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In Office 365, mailboxes are used to transmit email messages. As far as it is concerned, protecting those mailboxes is also necessary. A shared mailbox allows multiple users to access the same mailbox. But the real problem exists in shared mailbox security, especially with the auto-generated password when you create a shared mailbox. To Block shared mailbox sign-in is the best way to avoid those troublesome situations. Let’s check how!  What Is a Shared Mailbox Used For?  A shared mailbox…

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As an admin, we all know that a few administrative works in Exchange Online can be done only using PowerShell. Currently, we are using Version 2 of Exchange Online PowerShell (EXO V2 module).   In September 2022, Microsoft released a new module named the Exchange Online PowerShell v3 module (EXO V3 module) as general availability. One of the main highlights is the REST-based nature of this module, which does not require basic authentication to be enabled in WinRM. Now let’s take…

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Previously, on October 1, 2022, Microsoft stated that it would begin to disable basic authentication for Exchange Online. As of November 2022, Microsoft has deprecated basic authentication protocols for all Office 365 organizations unless they have requested a temporary pause.  But in reality, have all the basic authentication protocols been disabled? Unfortunately, no! It’s true that turning off basic authentication in Microsoft 365 admin center does not disable all the legacy services.   Yes, Microsoft leaves some of the legacy services turned…

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When you make configuration changes in Exchange Online, Security, or Compliance admin center in your newly created tenant, you may come across the following error. “The command you tried to run isn’t currently allowed in your organization. To run this command, you first need to run the command: Enable-OrganizationCustomization.”  Learn why you are experiencing the error and how to enable organization customization in the Microsoft 365 environment through this blog.  Cause of the Error: The above–occurred error is due to the…

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We use emails to transfer details among office 365 organizations in the modern world. Email signatures can make your emails look professional and more trustworthy. Emails without having email signatures look like push mail. An email signature gives detailed information regarding your organization and how to reach you. In general, an email signature helps you establish yourself with the customer. Why Email Signatures required for an organization? An email signature helps your mail to stand out from a crowded mailbox….

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What if you sent an email to a distribution group with thousands of participants in it and a few hits the “reply all” for that email? An email storm would occur in your Office 365 tenant and will collapse your email system. An  email storm can cause an interruption in your business continuity. No more tension about it because we have Reply All Storm Protection to help us. This feature detects email storms depending on your Reply all emails will…

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Office 365 has been rolling out many beneficial features like scheduling Teams chat messages, a new search feature, shared channels, and more. While in the buzz of welcoming the new feature, we also have to ensure that existing ones are utilized efficiently.  As part of these, I was asked about what is this “hidden membership in MS Groups?” What actually does this mean? Though this has been in use for years and has many questions solved, I could no longer…

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