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Easily copy address books from Exchange Server to Exchange Online!New!!

Lesedauer 3 MinutenExchange address books can be used to group mailboxes into logical units, such as company divisions. This gives employees an overview of the company structure and allows them to see which divisions an employee is assigned to. One of my customers uses these address books quite extensively. At the same time, they are currently switching […]

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Microsoft 365
Save licensing cost for Defender for Office 365 - with exclusions!

Lesedauer 4 MinutenProper licensing is difficult to achieve with many manufacturers. There are many pitfalls and peculiarities involved in this topic—it's not for nothing that people often refer to it as a “licensing jungle.” This typically leads to companies preferring to license “too much” in order to be on the safe side. However, with the right partner […]

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Hybrid infrastructure
Connect an application with custom attributes to Entra ID - that's how it works!

Lesedauer 6 MinutenActive Directory remains the primary authentication and authorization platform for many companies. However, it is now somewhat outdated. For example, third-party solutions are required to add MFA functions. In addition, modern alternatives are available that add many more features in terms of convenience and security. Microsoft is clearly positioning Entra ID as the successor to […]

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Microsoft 365
DO NOT do this! in Exchange Online

Lesedauer 7 MinutenIn IT, there's often no single "one" solution for everything. Configurations, malfunctions, and problems can be handled in various ways, for example, via graphical interfaces, command-line solutions, or third-party tools. Personal approaches can also vary greatly. This has a lot to do with individual experience, but also with when you entered the IT field. Therefore, […]

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Microsoft 365
Electronic signatures in Microsoft 365 - without external solutions!

Lesedauer 5 MinutenSome documents must be legally signed to prove the identity of the creator/sender. In the past, this meant printing out the document, signing it by hand, and sending it to the recipient by mail.In the age of digitalization, however, this is no longer appropriate. As a result, numerous providers have now established themselves on the […]

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Microsoft 365
Pay-as-you-go services in Microsoft 365 - Options and Setup

Lesedauer 4 MinutenMicrosoft 365 services are typically licensed on a per-user basis. If an employee is to be able to use certain features, they must be assigned a corresponding license. In contrast to traditional local infrastructures, this approach essentially prevents under-licensing. On the other hand, over-licensing can be quickly identified and avoided. However, there are some services […]

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Microsoft 365
Address Book Segmentation in Exchange Server

Lesedauer 5 MinutenMany companies still use Exchange Server as their email communication solution. Typically, Exchange Server is used for internal purposes, i.e., for a single company.However, there are also hosting providers that centrally provide Exchange Server for several companies in parallel. This can be interesting for companies that do not want to switch to Exchange Online or, […]

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