In this post, I’ll walk you through how to run the Microsoft Defender for Identity Sizing Tool on your domain controllers. This tool is essential to ensure that your environment is ready to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity by analyzing and reporting on key system metrics like CPU, memory, storage, and bandwidth requirements. Here’s a…
Leave a CommentOptimizing Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) Exclusions on Microsoft Servers: Best Practices with Intune When managing file and process exclusions for Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules on Microsoft servers using Intune Security policies, it’s essential to follow best practices to ensure that security is not compromised while maintaining the functionality of necessary applications and services. Here’s…
Leave a CommentEnhancing Security with Idle Session Timeout in Microsoft 365 Idle sessions can pose a significant security risk, especially on unmanaged devices. Configuring idle session timeouts helps mitigate this risk by automatically signing out users after a specified period of inactivity. This blog post will guide you through the process of setting up an idle session…
Leave a CommentEnhanced Security in Microsoft Teams: New Controls to Block External Access in Trial-Only Tenants Overview Microsoft Teams continues to evolve with enhanced security measures to safeguard communications. A significant update is on the horizon that introduces a new admin control aimed at strengthening defenses against malicious activities through Teams trial-only tenants. Starting from July 29,…
Leave a CommentWhy Managing Your “onmicrosoft.com” Fallback Domain is Critical for Microsoft 365 Users Introduction When you sign up for Microsoft 365, an onmicrosoft.com domain is automatically assigned to your account. This domain acts as a fallback, ensuring that even if you don’t have a custom domain or choose not to link one, your Microsoft 365 services…
Leave a CommentComplete Guide to Microsoft Entra Administrative Units: Enhancing Security and Efficiency Microsoft Entra, formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), introduces a powerful feature called Administrative Units that can greatly enhance the way organizations handle administrative efficiency and security. This feature empowers organizations to fine-tune how administrative permissions are delegated and restricted, aligning with…
Leave a CommentHow to Resize a Cloud PC in Windows 365: A Comprehensive Guide This blog post introduces a significant feature in Windows 365: the capability to resize Cloud PCs. It outlines how administrators can now seamlessly adjust the RAM, CPU, and storage of Cloud PCs to meet changing business needs and workload demands without the complex…
Leave a CommentHarnessing Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Exploring the Explorer Feature In today’s online world, staying safe from the ever-changing threats lurking around every digital corner is crucial for businesses everywhere. Think of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 as your digital guardian angel, tirelessly working to shield your team’s favorite collaboration tools from a variety of…
Leave a CommentStreamlining High Volume Email Management in Microsoft 365 with PowerShell I developed the HVEAccountManager.ps1 script to streamline the administration of High Volume Email (HVE) accounts in Microsoft Exchange Online. This script harnesses the capabilities of automation to ease this process, offering a straightforward and effective tool for HVE account management. It exemplifies how automation can…
Leave a CommentIntroducing High Volume Email for Microsoft 365: A Game-Changer in Enterprise Communication In the modern enterprise landscape, the ability to communicate efficiently and at scale is paramount. Recognizing this need, Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today: email volume constraints. The public preview of…
Leave a CommentSimplifying Microsoft 365 Admin Role Audits with a PowerShell Script In the world of Microsoft 365 administration, knowing who holds what admin roles is key for security. I’ve created a PowerShell script that makes auditing these roles straightforward and efficient. Using Microsoft Graph, the script fetches all admin roles within your Microsoft 365 environment and…
Leave a CommentEffortlessly Retrieve Your Microsoft Tenant ID with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph In the dynamic world of IT and cloud services, the Microsoft Tenant ID plays a pivotal role, especially for administrators and developers working with Microsoft 365 and Azure services. It acts as a unique identifier for your organization’s tenant in Microsoft’s cloud platform, essential…
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