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Microsoft Places Management web portal

Microsoft Places Management web portal

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Almost a Month ago, Microsoft has released the Messace Center Information MC1122163 about the Microsoft Places Management web portal. Now i finally found time to write a Blog Article about it. I have already blogged about How to Enable Places. You will need the latest MicrosoftPlaces PowerShell Module. To manage Places you need the Entra Role “Global Administrator” or “Exchange Administrator”. And there is now a new Entra ID Role “Places Administrator”.
Change source of authority (SOA) for Groups (Preview)

Change source of authority (SOA) for Groups (Preview)

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Recently i published an Article about the Preview of the Change of authority for the Exchange Attributes Change source of authority (SOA) for Exchange Attributes (Preview) In this Article i will show you the Preview for changing the source of authority (SOA) for Groups. Configure Group Source of Authority (SOA) (Preview) Embrace cloud-first posture: Convert Group Source of Authority to the cloud (Preview) In an Enterprise Evironement, typically Users and Groups are Synced with Entra Connect or Cloud Sync to Entra ID.
PowerToys v0.94.1 released

PowerToys v0.94.1 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Today, i noticed that Microsoft has released a new Version of PowerToys. In the Main Window click on “Install now” The Release notes can be found here: Release v0.94.1 Installation in Progress What’s new Updated PowerToys Regards Andres Bohren Windows Logo
Change source of authority (SOA) for Exchange Attributes (Preview)

Change source of authority (SOA) for Exchange Attributes (Preview)

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Until now, for a Hybrid Deployment with Entra Connect Sync or Cloud Sync it was required to have an Exchange Server OnPrem or to use Exchange Recipient Management. A few Weeks ago, Microsoft has published an Article with another Option. Introducing Cloud-Managed Remote Mailboxes: a Step to Last Exchange Server Retirement With the Introducion of the “IsExchangeCloudManaged” Attribute, you can change the source of authority (SOA) from an OnPrem Synced Object for the Exchange Attributes (like Emailaddresses, Alias, HideFromAddressList, ExtensionAttributes) from OnPrem to the Cloud.
PowerToys v0.94.0 released

PowerToys v0.94.0 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Today, i noticed that Microsoft has released a new Version of PowerToys. Due to Holidays i have been missed, that it’s already out about two Weeks. In the Main Window click on “Install now” The Release notes can be found here: Release v0.94.0 Installation in Progress What’s new Updated PowerToys You can fix the Shortcut conflicts Regards Andres Bohren Windows Logo
MicrosoftPlaces PowerShell Module 2.0.6 has been Released

MicrosoftPlaces PowerShell Module 2.0.6 has been Released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Yesterday a new Version of the MicrosoftPlaces PowerShell Module has been released. Note: This PowerShell Module Requires PowerShell 7 and newer PowerShell Gallery MicrosoftPlaces 2.0.6 Release Notes: The realease Notes have not been updated I am using the new PSResourceGet here instead of the PowerShellGet commands. Check installed Module and what’s available in the PowerShell Gallery Get-InstalledPSResource -Name MicrosoftPlaces -Scope CurrentUser Find-PSResource -Name MicrosoftPlaces Uninstall old Version Uninstall-PSResource -Name MicrosoftPlaces -Scope CurrentUser I’ve updated the M365PSProfile PowerShell Module and the Uninstall-M365Module Function with the Parameter -FileMode.
PowerShell 7.5.3 released

PowerShell 7.5.3 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Today i’ve noticed, that there is a new PowerShell 7 Version available. Currently i have PowerShell 7.5.1 installed. Release Notes and Download: v7.5.3 Release of PowerShell General Cmdlet Updates and Fixes Fix Out-GridView by replacing the use of obsolete BinaryFormatter with custom implementation. Remove OnDeserialized and Serializable attributes from Microsoft.Management.UI.Internal project Make the interface IDeepCloneable internal Tools Add CodeQL suppressions Tests Fix updatable help test for new content Build and Packaging Improvements
Exchange Server September 2025 Hotfix Updates

Exchange Server September 2025 Hotfix Updates

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Microsoft has released the Exchange Server Security Updates yesterday for all currently supported Versions: Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) Exchange Server 2019 Exchange Server 2016 Exchange Team Blog Article Released: September 2025 Exchange Server Hotfix Updates Hotfix update for Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM HU2: September 8, 2025 (KB5066373) Online archiving fails for on-premises users in hybrid environment Issues that this hotfix update fixes: ​​​​​​​Online archiving fails for on-premises users in hybrid environment using the dedicated Hybrid App Exchange Server Subscription Edition In my case, i’ve downloaded the Security Update for Exchange Server Subscription Edition
Entra Connect Sync 2.5.79 released

Entra Connect Sync 2.5.79 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Two days ago, Microsoft has released a new Version of Entra Connect Sync. It’s only downloadable via the Microsoft Entra Admin Center Microsoft Entra Connect: Version release history Download Download is only availabel in Entra Admin Portal and is now not as hidden anymore Entra Admin Center > Identity > Entra Connect > Entra Connect Sync Download the latest Entra Connect Sync Version If you click on the Download Link you have to click on the “Accept terms & download” Button.
Azure PowerShell Module AZ 14.4.0 released

Azure PowerShell Module AZ 14.4.0 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Just a few hours ago, a new Version of the AZ (Azure) PowerShell Module has been released to PowerShell Gallery. PowerShell Gallery Az 14.4.0 GitHub Release Notes Az v14.4.0-September2025 Bump Version for 14.4.0 I am using the new PSResourceGet here instead of the PowerShellGet commands. Show installed Versions and what’s available in PowerShell Gallery Get-InstalledPSResource -Name AZ -Scope CurrentUser Find-PSResource -Name AZ Uninstall the old Modules Uninstall-PSResource AZ -Scope CurrentUser -SkipDependencyCheck In the last few months i’ve noticed that uninstalling some Modules seems to have Problems.