Category: Microsoft 365

A personal review of Ignite 2024

As someone who has been going to Microsoft conferences for a very long time starting with TechEd in Auckland back in the 1990s, I had been looking forward to Microsoft Ignite 2024 for many months. This blog talks about that journey to Ignite where we were attendees, presenters and sponsors....

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Ignite 2024 Announcements

Microsoft Ignite 2024 brought a wealth of announcements that showcase innovation across AI, cloud infrastructure, and developer tools. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key updates and features unveiled during the event. Power Pages: Simplifying Web Development Power Pages received significant enhancements, making web development more accessible to users of...

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Do Cross Tenant Features Help with Migration?

While cross-tenant features in Azure AD (such as B2B collaboration, guest access, and shared channels in Teams) can offer some short-term benefits during a migration scenario, they do not provide a comprehensive solution for tenant-to-tenant migration. In fact, they can introduce additional complexity and confusion during the process. Below is...

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Understanding cross-tenant features in Microsoft 365

As organisations increasingly adopt Microsoft 365 for collaboration and productivity, many encounter scenarios requiring communication and resource sharing across different tenants. Microsoft 365 offers several cross-tenant features that enable seamless interaction while maintaining security and compliance. This blog explores these features, how they work, and when to use them. What...

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Exploring Autopilot v2, what has changed?

Windows Autopilot has long been a game-changer for IT departments looking to streamline the deployment of Windows devices. With the release of Autopilot v2, Microsoft introduces a more flexible and responsive framework aimed at addressing many of the limitations of the original Autopilot (now referred to as Autopilot v1). But...

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What is new in Windows 11 24H2

Windows 11 24H2 is a major update bringing a mix of new features, improvements, and the removal of legacy elements. In this blog, we’ll explore both the changes that end users will notice and those that matter more for IT administrators. We’ll also highlight features that are being removed or...

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PowerSyncPro Migration Agent likes and competition dislikes

After writing PowerSyncPro Directory Sync in PowerShell over Christmas in 2018, I added the first migration agent in 2020. The migration agent is all about making the end user’s life easier after migration. Since then the tool has been rewritten in C# using .Net Core. I wanted to talk about...

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PowerSyncPro DirSync likes and competition dislikes

I first wrote PowerSyncPro Directory Sync in PowerShell over Christmas in 2018. Since then the tool has been rewritten in C# using .Net Core. I wanted to talk about things I am particularly proud of and also mention areas where I think other tools fall down. I’d love to hear...

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Comparing choices for macOS MDM

Managing macOS devices efficiently is crucial for businesses that rely on Apple hardware. When it comes to Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, Intune, JAMF, and Kandji stand out as popular choices. Each of these solutions offers distinct features and benefits, catering to various organisational needs. In this blog, we’ll delve...

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Best Practices for SPF, DKIM and DMARC

In an era where email is a primary communication channel, ensuring the security and reliability of your email delivery is crucial. For organisations using Microsoft 365 (M365) and those engaging in bulk email sending, it’s essential to properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to protect against phishing and spoofing. Additionally,...

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Retrieving BitTitan statistics using Microsoft Graph

When you are using BitTitan MigrationWiz you can ask it to email you project statistics. Now this is great when you only have a handful of projects, but when you migrate tens of thousands of mailboxes, archives, OneDrive sites at the same time (and with BitTitan’s guidance to not have...

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Microsoft 365 security or third party

As the digital landscape evolves, organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats that target various aspects of their infrastructure. Microsoft 365 (M365) offers a comprehensive suite of security products designed to protect identities, data, devices, and networks in both cloud and hybrid environments. While M365’s security tools provide robust protection, organisations may...

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Legacy Outlook versus new Outlook

Microsoft Outlook has been a cornerstone of email communication and personal information management for decades. As technology advances, so do the tools we use. Microsoft has introduced a new iteration of Outlook, often referred to as “One Outlook” or “Project Monarch,” designed to modernise the user experience and unify the...

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Microsoft 365 licensing quick start

When it comes to licensing Microsoft 365 (M365) and Office 365 (O365), understanding the various options and finding the best fit for your organisation can feel overwhelming. With a range of Business and Enterprise SKUs (Stock Keeping Units), along with a myriad of add-ons, businesses must weigh their needs against...

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Google Workspace versus Microsoft 365

In today’s digital workspace, choosing the right productivity suite can significantly impact your organisation’s efficiency and collaboration. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are the leading solutions in this space, each offering a robust set of tools tailored to different needs. This blog will compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 across...

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Remove BitTitan migrated mailbox items

Migrating mailbox data with BitTitan’s MigrationWiz is something that I have done many times, and I’m sure many others have as well. It works well, is reliable (as of date of writing this anyway :)), and it pretty fast. However if the mapping is wrong, it seems to migrate data...

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