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This blog post will cover the Microsoft-supported Connect-SPOService cmdlet. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, from verifying prerequisites to connecting to SharePoint Online in your PowerShell session and empowering you with standard cmdlets. I’ll also touch on some automation tips. What is Connect-SPOService Connect-SPOService is used to establish a connection with SharePoint…

Microsoft has announced several new capabilities for Microsoft Teams at its Enterprise Connect 2025 Conference to help businesses boost productivity in a hybrid work environment. This time around, the company highlighted enhancements for chat and collaboration, meetings, Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, security, and much more. New chat and collaboration capabilities First off, Microsoft Teams has…

Microsoft is making an important security upgrade to the SharePoint Online PowerShell module by replacing the outdated IDCRL authentication protocol with OAuth. This change, set to take effect on March 28, 2025, enhances security and aligns with modern authentication standards, ensuring a safer and more efficient admin experience. IDCRL (Identity Client Run Time Library) is…

Microsoft has introduced some important updates to its Teams attendance report service. The company has implemented a one-year retention policy for meeting attendance reports to enhance data management and privacy compliance. A retention policy outlines how long data should be kept and managed before it is deleted or archived. These policies are important for meeting…

Microsoft is implementing a new tenant-wide cap of 3,000 dynamic distribution groups (DDGs) for Exchange Online customers. Starting next month, organizations hitting this limit must delete existing DDGs before creating new ones. In Exchange Online, dynamic distribution groups (DDGs) are special types of mail-enabled groups that automatically update their membership based on specific criteria. Unlike…

Microsoft Teams just got a whole lot smarter and more efficient with its latest February updates, introducing intelligent features that enhance chat, meetings, and collaboration. From adding bots to group chats to scheduling messages and improving webinar experiences, here’s a quick look at everything new in Teams this month. New chat & collaboration features Microsoft…

Microsoft has launched Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus in public preview for enterprise customers. This new offering provides organizations with a faster, more reliable way to restore their Windows 365 Cloud PCs during outages. Microsoft launched Windows 365 cross-region disaster recovery in July last year. This service allows Windows 365 Enterprise customers to ensure business…

This weekend, Microsoft tackled a major outage that left thousands of users unable to access key Microsoft 365 services like Outlook and Teams. The company later confirmed that a faulty code change was to blame for the disruption. What caused the Microsoft 365 outage? According to Downdetector, the outage began at around 4:00 PM ET…

Microsoft is enhancing data security in SharePoint Online by introducing support for sensitivity labels with user-defined permissions, giving organizations greater control over sensitive content. This new feature is currently available in public preview for commercial customers. What are Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels? Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels are tools designed to help organizations classify and protect…

Microsoft is set to retire Skype for consumers on May 5, 2025. To ensure a smooth transition, the company is urging users to migrate to the free version of Microsoft Teams, its modern alternative for messaging and calls. Microsoft says that existing Skype users will be able to log into Microsoft Teams with their Skype…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft’s decision to retire Skype in May 2025, with the company encouraging users to transition to the free version of Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft is set to release a new update for the OneDrive web app that will allow users to secure their PDF files with User and Owner Passwords for enhanced protection and control. This new feature ensures that sensitive documents remain accessible only to authorized users while preventing unauthorized modifications or misuse. Currently, the OneDrive web…