Sudha
December 26, 2023
How to Export Microsoft Outlook Contacts to CSV

How to Export Microsoft Outlook Contacts to CSV

Microsoft Outlook contacts act like a personal phone book, streamlining email collaboration from sharing vital documents to sending warm greetings. Now, imagine you had a bunch of personal contacts in your existing Outlook account. As you mention multiple email accounts, you desire to have those contacts in all the accounts.  What would you do then? Will you add all those contacts one by one? That sounds like a lot of work, right? Luckily, there’s an easier way! Just export your Microsoft... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Thiraviam
December 21, 2023
Manage Microsoft 365 User Passwords Using Graph PowerShell

Manage Microsoft 365 User Passwords Using Graph PowerShell

One critical aspect of managing Microsoft 365 users is ensuring the security of their accounts, and a key component of this is efficient password management. To prevent unauthorized access and maintain account security, it is essential to manage Microsoft 365 user passwords.  In user password management, PowerShell stands out over Microsoft 365 admin centers by automating tasks and enabling efficient bulk operations. It also offers high customization to align with specific organizational password policies and compliance requirements.  In this blog, we’ll... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
December 14, 2023
Manage Microsoft Dynamic Distribution Groups Using PowerShell

Manage Microsoft Dynamic Distribution Groups Using PowerShell

A dynamic distribution list is a type of mail-enabled Exchange group that automatically selects members based on a set of predefined criteria rather than manually adding individual users. While the specified criteria define the group users, it is crucial to manage Microsoft dynamic distribution groups to reduce the risk of emails landing in the wrong hands. Any misconfiguration in the dynamic rules can result in adding unauthorized users to the dynamic distribution groups.  In this blog, we’re going to discuss effective PowerShell operations that... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
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
Shan
November 24, 2023
Manage Microsoft 365 User Photos using MS Graph PowerShell

Manage Microsoft 365 User Photos using MS Graph PowerShell

In the fast-paced realm of Microsoft 365 administration, adaptability is key, particularly managing user photos using PowerShell within organizations. If you’re used to the familiar trio of “Set-UserPhoto,” “Get-UserPhoto,” and “Remove-UserPhoto” cmdlets in Exchange Online for handling bulk updates of user profile photos, be prepared for a significant shift.  Microsoft has announced the retirement of Get, Set, and Remove UserPhotos, with the initial schedule set for completion by November 30, 2023. However, a recent update indicates a new timeline, with the... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
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
Kavya
October 24, 2023
Check MFA Status for Microsoft 365 Users using PowerShell

Check MFA Status for Microsoft 365 Users using PowerShell

Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is pivotal in safeguarding Microsoft accounts from compromises. MFA can be configured through various methods, such as per-user MFA, security defaults, and Conditional Access policies. Admins can select the appropriate method based on their organization’s requirements and licensing constraints. Also, monitoring MFA status of all users ensures that this security control is effectively implemented and maintained across the organization.    Challenges in Retrieving MFA Status   Retrieving the MFA status of Microsoft 365 users can be a... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365