Aima
April 18, 2024
How to Change the Teams Meeting Recording Auto-Expiration

How to Change the Teams Meeting Recording Auto-Expiration

Microsoft implemented an auto-expiration feature for Teams meeting recordings (TMR) to manage storage efficiently. Essentially, after a default period of 120 days, meeting recordings stored in OneDrive and SharePoint are automatically deleted🙁. However, there might be instances where organizations need to extend, shorten, or even disable Microsoft Teams meeting recording auto-expiration feature. For example, if certain recordings are particularly valuable and shouldn’t be deleted automatically. As an admin, you can customize these expiration settings based on your organization’s requirements.  ... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams
Thiraviam
February 22, 2024
Forward Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams

Forward Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams

The new ability to forward chats in Microsoft Teams brings a fresh experience and has garnered a positive response among users. This exciting capability empowers users to share important information within the MS Teams environment. You can transmit messages across 1:1 conversations, group chats, and meeting chats via the new Microsoft Teams on desktop, web, and mobile.  Let’s discuss how to forward chats in Microsoft Teams and explore its advantages in collaboration.   Advantages of Forwarding Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams The message forwarding feature... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
January 11, 2024
Restrict Users from Creating New Teams in Microsoft Teams

Restrict Users from Creating New Teams in Microsoft Teams

Ever wondered why there are so many teams in your Microsoft Teams? Teamwork is great, but having too many teams can confuse rather than help. As a Microsoft 365 admin, you might find yourself dealing with a flood of teams, causing a mess, as all users have access to create teams. Don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable team creations for users, following the Microsoft Teams best practices.   Let’s simplify Microsoft Teams management by restricting... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Thiraviam
January 4, 2024
2023 Recap: Top Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

2023 Recap: Top Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

As we step into the new year, let’s take a moment to look back at our top blogs of 2023 🎉. From crucial updates to useful PowerShell management tips, these resources have empowered countless admins to maximize their potential in Microsoft 365 administration.    We have categorized our top blogs that we highly recommend revisiting before stepping into 2024 into the following categories:  Microsoft 365 major updates and retirements  Features that boost Microsoft 365 productivity    Key practices for efficient Microsoft... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
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
Thiraviam
August 30, 2023
Efficiently Manage Microsoft Teams Users Using PowerShell

Efficiently Manage Microsoft Teams Users Using PowerShell

As we all know, the Microsoft Teams app is specifically designed to facilitate real-time collaboration, seamless communication, interactive virtual meetings, and efficient file sharing among users. Given these functionalities, managing Microsoft Teams becomes crucial for ensuring smooth collaboration. Apart from managing it, there is an essential need to manage Microsoft Teams users because it is primarily intended for user communication. For MS Teams membership management, admins can use both the Teams admin center and PowerShell. Although the Teams admin center... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Shan
August 10, 2023
Manage Presence Status in Microsoft Teams Using MS Graph PowerShell

Manage Presence Status in Microsoft Teams Using MS Graph PowerShell

In the realm of modern-day digital communication, Microsoft Teams plays a pivotal role within organizations. As we reach out to our colleagues through calls or messages in Teams, it has become a regular practice to glance at the small green tick.    This tiny yet significant indicator referred to as the “presence status” in Microsoft Teams, serves to convey the user’s current availability under their profile. By understanding this status, coworkers can discern their peers’ availability status within Teams, facilitating... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
August 2, 2023
Manage Anonymous User Participation in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Manage Anonymous User Participation in Microsoft Teams Meetings

In today’s fast-paced world of modern workplaces, where seamless collaboration and efficient communication are paramount, Microsoft Teams has emerged as an indispensable tool. Since virtual meetings have become the norm, it is understandable how important it is for admins to ensure a secure and well-managed environment. While anonymous user participation can be beneficial in certain scenarios, it can also introduce potential risks and challenges!  For IT admins, managing anonymous participant access to Teams meetings has become a vital responsibility. In... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams
Sudha
July 13, 2023
Auto Accept Meeting Invitations in Outlook – The Smart Way to Schedule

Auto Accept Meeting Invitations in Outlook – The Smart Way to Schedule

Teams’ meetings are essential in this hybrid environment, enabling seamless connectivity, collaboration, and productivity within Office 365. You can effortlessly send or receive meeting requests to anyone, transcending geographical borders! 🌐Yet, the current procedure requires you to manually open the email and cross-reference your calendar to determine availability before accepting the meeting invitation.    However, it’s a daunting task, sparing you the headache of manual analysis! 😩 Then, imagine having a virtual assistant at your beck and call, ready to accept... Read More Read More

Exchange Online