Microsoft offers various group types, such as security groups, Microsoft 365 groups, distribution groups, mail-enabled security groups, and dynamic distribution groups. Except for Microsoft 365 groups, other group types can be nested, meaning one group can be added as a member of another. This nesting creates a more organized and…
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Every M365 user is not just part of Microsoft 365 groups alone —they also belong to directory(admin) roles & administrative units (AU) in Microsoft Entra ID. However, with so many interconnected parts to consider, it’s easy to get lost in the details! Knowing where a user belongs is crucial for…
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Have you ever felt like managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is more of a hurdle than a security measure? 😕 Constant MFA issues can be frustrating! Here are some common MFA issues; as you read, consider how you might address these challenges. Users face frequent prompts even with low-risk apps, causing…
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Microsoft 365 offers a vast array of plans and licenses, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your business needs. But with that flexibility comes complexity. Managing Microsoft 365 licenses and the cost spent on all those licenses can lead to confusion and can be a challenge. By…
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External collaboration in SharePoint Online is essential for certain projects and tasks that might involve users from external organizations. External sharing in SharePoint Online and the ability to grant them access to our resources simplifies communication and bridges the collaboration gaps. However, inadvertently granting access to sensitive resources or unwanted…
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In SharePoint Online, subsites are smaller divisions of a main site, each potentially serving different purposes within an organization. Managing these subsites effectively is crucial as they can significantly impact how information and resources are organized and accessed. Well-organized subsites ensure that SharePoint permissions and security settings are correctly applied,…
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Managing Microsoft 365 licenses is a common challenge for admins. To simplify this process, Microsoft introduced group-based licensing. This feature automates the distribution of licenses by allowing admins to assign one or more product licenses to a group. The licenses are then automatically assigned to all members of the respective licensed…
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As an admin, you can assign licenses to Microsoft 365 users using various methods. They can be either directly assigned to individual users or inherited through group memberships. When a license is assigned to a user directly, it means that a specific user has been explicitly granted access to the…
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Keeping track of guest user activity in your Microsoft 365 tenant is essential for security and access management. Knowing the last time a guest user logged in helps identify inactive accounts and potential security risks. While Microsoft 365 doesn’t offer a direct way to export guest users’ last login times,…
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Are you among the many admins preparing for the retirement of AzureAD and MSOnline PowerShell modules? Transitioning to MS Graph PowerShell can be daunting, especially when searching for equivalent cmdlets. But fret not! I’ve curated a collection of essential PowerShell scripts tailored to manage your Microsoft 365 environment, all powered…
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