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How to Restore Files and Data in Microsoft 365

In the last two articles in this series, I’ve pointed out some of the flaws in the arguments put forward by backup vendors for why you’ll back up Microsoft 365. There’s actually a good reason for using a backup product that they don’t often suggest, and it is the one that actually matters most on...

Last Update: Apr 17, 2024

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Mastering Microsoft 365 Administration: A Guide to Microsoft’s Various Admin Centers

Last Update: Jul 25, 2023

Microsoft provides a comprehensive suite of tools for effectively administrating and managing various aspects of the Microsoft 365 platform. There’s not just one Office 365 portal, IT pros actually have access to various admin centers, each tailored to manage specific aspects of the platform. In this article, we will explore the key admin centers available…

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IT Admins Can Now Monitor Microsoft 365 with New Service Health Dashboard

Microsoft has launched a new Health dashboard in public preview for small or medium-sized organizations. The software giant says that the dashboard is designed to provide IT Pros a complete view of the health status of Microsoft 365 apps and services. The Microsoft 365 Health dashboard lets customers view insights about the service status, software…

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Microsoft 365 Admin Center Adds New Dashboard for Managing Windows & Office Updates

Microsoft has launched a new software updates dashboard in the Microsoft 365 admin center. The new software updates page enables IT admins to get a unified overview of the installation status of Windows and Microsoft 365 app updates in their organization. “Keeping devices current with the latest security updates is an important part of an…

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Analyzing Delayed Roll-Outs for New Office 365 Features

How Microsoft Advises Tenants About New Features During a recent discussion, I was asked why Microsoft seems to publish so many incorrect roll-out dates for new Teams features. While my gut feel was that it certainly seems like some Teams features are delayed, some evidence was needed to prove or disprove the case. When Microsoft…

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Syncing Updates from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to Planner

Soon you’ll be able to synchronize Office 365 notification messages to Planner and manage the introduction of the changes through Planner. The integration is straightforward and works well. In fact, I have nothing much to complain about, which is why I wonder if I am missing something.

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