Practical Tip #02 - automatically update Conditional Access rules for admin roles
Lesedauer 5 MinutenProblem: Conditional access rules are applied specifically to roles that include the word “Administrator” in their names. Microsoft is constantly adding new roles, but these are not automatically included in such rules. Task: Automate the addition of new roles using scripts. Script structure You can find the complete script in my Script Nest. The following […]
Practical Tip #01 - Assemble certificate keys into a PFX file
Lesedauer 2 MinutenProblem: A certificate is provided as separate files for the public key (CER, CRT) and the private key (KEY). However, a combined file (PFX) is required. Task: Combine the separate files into a single PFX file Option 1: Using a web-based solution Providers such as SSLShopper offer various solutions for managing certificates, such as an […]
The Microsoft Cloud Transformation - a comprehensive guide
Lesedauer 6 Minuten"5 reasons why you should get rid of your Active Directory." "On-premise infrastructure is so 90s – the future belongs to the cloud!" "If the excavator cuts your line, no one can work anymore." If a company still relies on on-premises infrastructure, consulting relevant IT guides or social media often leaves the impression that it […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 8: Communicate, communicate, communicate!
Lesedauer 11 MinutenThe first commandment of the Change Bible is: 1 You shall communicate. Why is this so important? Because people are creatures of habit and therefore tend to be skeptical of change. This effect is amplified when changes must occur on multiple levels—such as behavior, technology, organization, and so on. This article explains why, especially during […]
Use partner benefits in other tenant
Lesedauer 5 MinutenMicrosoft partners are not only allowed to provide licenses to their customers but also receive free licenses for their own use—known as Partner Benefits—depending on their status. These licenses may be used not only in the partner’s tenant but in all tenants owned by the company. Accordingly, some of the licenses can also be used […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 7: Choose the migration solution
Lesedauer 15 MinutenThe migration process has been decided. Now we need the right tools to carry it out. There is a wide range of providers and solutions, but as always, it comes down to the details: This article provides an overview of some solutions I’ve encountered in my projects. Accordingly, the article should not be viewed as […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 6: Choose the migration approach
Lesedauer 13 MinutenIn the previous post, I outlined various approaches for planning a migration in general and discussed the key factors involved. However, in my projects, I’m repeatedly asked a specific question about the actual process: So how exactly should we go about this? Do we move everything over in a single weekend, or do we need […]
The Microsoft Cloud can't handle mass emails! ...Or can it...?
Lesedauer 9 MinutenEmail remains a widely used means of communication—even though it has since been surpassed by instant messaging solutions such as Teams, Slack, and many others. Many companies use Exchange Server, Exchange Online, or a combination of the two (known as a hybrid deployment) for this purpose. At some point, the need to send bulk emails […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 5: Technical Target Design
Lesedauer 7 MinutenOnce all organizational and legal requirements have been clarified, we can finally get started on the technical side. And this is no small task—depending on the scale, the systems and applications involved, and the planned approach, it can become very complex! Typically, adjustments to the project plan are made at this stage, if not earlier. […]
Scrooged - effective protection against Ghost Sender in Exchange Online
Lesedauer 8 MinutenExchange Online is quite flexible when it comes to message flow. For example, emails can be delivered directly to Exchange Online from external sources or routed through an upstream email gateway. The latter is not uncommon in companies. In the past, a third-party filtering solution may have been purchased and deployed for Exchange Server, since […]
