This Week in IT, Microsoft announces the public preview of Microsoft Entra PowerShell module, helping organizations who are still running the old AzureAD cmdlets. Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 are being retired October 8, 2024. And M365 apps are getting support for the OpenDocument Format version 1.4.
Microsoft Unveils New Entra PowerShell Module Microsoft is paving the way for a smoother transition with the introduction of the new Entra PowerShell module. Aimed at assisting organizations in migrating from the deprecated Azure AD PowerShell module, the Entra module offers a convenient alias feature to map old cmdlets to new ones. Looking ahead, users can expect support for advanced Entra features such as Entitlement Management and Privileged Identity Management.
End of the Road for Windows 11 Versions 21H2 and 22H2 Microsoft has announced the retirement of Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2, effective October 8th. This move necessitates non-managed devices to upgrade to the latest Windows version to maintain security update eligibility. Organizations are advised to plan their device updates promptly to meet the deadline.
Enhanced OpenDocument Format Support in Microsoft 365 Apps Microsoft 365 applications have embraced the OpenDocument format version 1.4 in the current channel, introducing new features. Word users can now insert tables within shapes, and PowerPoint has gained the ability to rotate text within table cells.