Reading #WeekITtip for the weekend. I am currently involved in a case in which mail (auto)forwarding is used but that is causing the forwarded mail to be rejected. When #SPF, #DKIM and #DMARC are implemented properly, this can break legitimate mail forwarding.
#SimplifyNow #MSExchange #SMTP
#SimplifyNow #MSExchange #SMTP
January 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Reading #WeekITtip for the weekend. I am currently involved in a case in which mail (auto)forwarding is used but that is causing the forwarded mail to be rejected. When #SPF, #DKIM and #DMARC are implemented properly, this can break legitimate mail forwarding.
#SimplifyNow #MSExchange #SMTP
#SimplifyNow #MSExchange #SMTP
Day 22 of #ITAdvent. There are no #Microsoft #MSExchange specific #certification available. Which unfortunately also means that there is less training offered, as they are based on Microsoft Official Courseware or #MOC. So, I sometimes see the question what options there are.
#SimplifyNow #Training
#SimplifyNow #Training
December 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 22 of #ITAdvent. There are no #Microsoft #MSExchange specific #certification available. Which unfortunately also means that there is less training offered, as they are based on Microsoft Official Courseware or #MOC. So, I sometimes see the question what options there are.
#SimplifyNow #Training
#SimplifyNow #Training
Ready for #MSExchangeSummit in Würzburg, Germany! Speaking today after lunch: “We need to talk about (on-prem) Exchange Server”
#MSExchange #Microsoft365 #SimplifyNow #SMTP
#MSExchange #Microsoft365 #SimplifyNow #SMTP
February 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Ready for #MSExchangeSummit in Würzburg, Germany! Speaking today after lunch: “We need to talk about (on-prem) Exchange Server”
#MSExchange #Microsoft365 #SimplifyNow #SMTP
#MSExchange #Microsoft365 #SimplifyNow #SMTP
Day 1 of #ITAdvent I've said it before, but 2025 will be an important year for #MSExchange, on-prem and Online. On-prem will see the end of support for 2016/2019 and the introduction of Subscription Edition, requiring preparation.
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
Security Related Updates in Exchange Online | Microsoft Community Hub
Please read about important updates about recent changes and upcoming deprecations in Exchange Online.
buff.ly
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Day 1 of #ITAdvent I've said it before, but 2025 will be an important year for #MSExchange, on-prem and Online. On-prem will see the end of support for 2016/2019 and the introduction of Subscription Edition, requiring preparation.
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
Day 9 of #ITAdvent. With Message Center post MC949965 #Microsoft announced that #Microsoft365 Enterprise users will get the New #Outlook per default from April 2026. But if you are a Bussines user, this will happen this January 2025!
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 9 of #ITAdvent. With Message Center post MC949965 #Microsoft announced that #Microsoft365 Enterprise users will get the New #Outlook per default from April 2026. But if you are a Bussines user, this will happen this January 2025!
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
This will change this month among other improvements. But this part made me smile: "customers don’t need to install the app anymore and can download directly through browser." More in Message Center MC939916 or https://buff.ly/4gnZczp
#SimplifyNow #Security #Compliancy
#SimplifyNow #Security #Compliancy
December 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
This will change this month among other improvements. But this part made me smile: "customers don’t need to install the app anymore and can download directly through browser." More in Message Center MC939916 or https://buff.ly/4gnZczp
#SimplifyNow #Security #Compliancy
#SimplifyNow #Security #Compliancy
Do note: With MC841229 the recent rollout of the default #Junk Report button in Classic Outlook was announced, no longer requiring an add-in be pushed. Be sure to check whether you have two buttons to report & change your config/documentation.
#SimplifyNow #Defender #MSExchange #Phishing
#SimplifyNow #Defender #MSExchange #Phishing
December 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Do note: With MC841229 the recent rollout of the default #Junk Report button in Classic Outlook was announced, no longer requiring an add-in be pushed. Be sure to check whether you have two buttons to report & change your config/documentation.
#SimplifyNow #Defender #MSExchange #Phishing
#SimplifyNow #Defender #MSExchange #Phishing
Day 15 of #ITAdvent. In many organizations #MicrosoftTeams is the digital meeting solution used to attend meetings. Ad-hoc meetings but also recurring meetings such as dailies. It can useful having #recording or #transcript, but you might forget that manual action.
#SimplifyNow #Microsoft365
#SimplifyNow #Microsoft365
December 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 15 of #ITAdvent. In many organizations #MicrosoftTeams is the digital meeting solution used to attend meetings. Ad-hoc meetings but also recurring meetings such as dailies. It can useful having #recording or #transcript, but you might forget that manual action.
#SimplifyNow #Microsoft365
#SimplifyNow #Microsoft365
Day 2 of #ITAdvent. Since hybrid meetings became much more common, the standard Accept, Decline #Outlook or #MicrosoftTeams options are just no longer good enough. Indicating whether your presence is in-person or virtual is quite relevant.
#SimplifyNow #Productivity #Adoption #Exchange #Outlook
#SimplifyNow #Productivity #Adoption #Exchange #Outlook
December 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Day 2 of #ITAdvent. Since hybrid meetings became much more common, the standard Accept, Decline #Outlook or #MicrosoftTeams options are just no longer good enough. Indicating whether your presence is in-person or virtual is quite relevant.
#SimplifyNow #Productivity #Adoption #Exchange #Outlook
#SimplifyNow #Productivity #Adoption #Exchange #Outlook
If you are unsure whether to switch to new #Outlook, be sure to check this feature parity list that is actively maintained: https://buff.ly/4iv2bbd
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
Feature comparison between new Outlook and classic Outlook - Microsoft Support
Last updated: November 15, 2024
buff.ly
December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM
If you are unsure whether to switch to new #Outlook, be sure to check this feature parity list that is actively maintained: https://buff.ly/4iv2bbd
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
#SimplifyNow #Adoption #Office365
But that doesn't mean Online won't have (breaking) changes. On the contrary, there much happening requiring a of preparation by your org *and* potentially your software vendors. See this blog post for major changes:
https://buff.ly/498gfU4
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
https://buff.ly/498gfU4
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
But that doesn't mean Online won't have (breaking) changes. On the contrary, there much happening requiring a of preparation by your org *and* potentially your software vendors. See this blog post for major changes:
https://buff.ly/498gfU4
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
https://buff.ly/498gfU4
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
Unfortunately, these options require self-learning and might miss important real-life nuance & interaction. Of course you could use fora, social media to ask your specific questions. As a last resort contact known trainers (MCTs or often MVPs) for a custom course/workshop.
#SimplifyNow #Training
#SimplifyNow #Training
December 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Unfortunately, these options require self-learning and might miss important real-life nuance & interaction. Of course you could use fora, social media to ask your specific questions. As a last resort contact known trainers (MCTs or often MVPs) for a custom course/workshop.
#SimplifyNow #Training
#SimplifyNow #Training
Day 8 of #ITADvent. Did you know you can remove an #Outlook #calendar event as admin? There are situations you might need this, such as a Team having recurring appointments organized by someone that has left the ord. Even mailbox deletion won't remove those events.
#SimplifyNow #Compliance
#SimplifyNow #Compliance
December 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 8 of #ITADvent. Did you know you can remove an #Outlook #calendar event as admin? There are situations you might need this, such as a Team having recurring appointments organized by someone that has left the ord. Even mailbox deletion won't remove those events.
#SimplifyNow #Compliance
#SimplifyNow #Compliance
Specifically take note that Exchange Web Services or #EWS will eventually be removed. That means apps & Outlook add-ins require rework to use other API such as MS Graph. Even if the latter doesn't have feature parity with EWS, which complicates things
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Specifically take note that Exchange Web Services or #EWS will eventually be removed. That means apps & Outlook add-ins require rework to use other API such as MS Graph. Even if the latter doesn't have feature parity with EWS, which complicates things
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
Meaning that it will take time to resolve this, and it could mean you need to migrate to another solution all together. Sounds like something that should be New Years Resolutions for 2025: getting all Outlook add-ins ready for 2026 and beyond.
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Meaning that it will take time to resolve this, and it could mean you need to migrate to another solution all together. Sounds like something that should be New Years Resolutions for 2025: getting all Outlook add-ins ready for 2026 and beyond.
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
#SimplifyNow #Outlook #migration #API #Security
Also see DMARC RFC: https://buff.ly/41C2lrh
Do note that I've just scratched the surface & there are nuances IRL. This is my attempt to create awareness, their need and the need to configure and use them properly. Let's make mail a little bit safer!
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Authentication #Security
Do note that I've just scratched the surface & there are nuances IRL. This is my attempt to create awareness, their need and the need to configure and use them properly. Let's make mail a little bit safer!
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Authentication #Security
RFC 7489: Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC)
buff.ly
December 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Also see DMARC RFC: https://buff.ly/41C2lrh
Do note that I've just scratched the surface & there are nuances IRL. This is my attempt to create awareness, their need and the need to configure and use them properly. Let's make mail a little bit safer!
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Authentication #Security
Do note that I've just scratched the surface & there are nuances IRL. This is my attempt to create awareness, their need and the need to configure and use them properly. Let's make mail a little bit safer!
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Authentication #Security
Day 10 of #ITAdvent. There are several tools to check your #mail compliance stance on #SPF, #DKIM, #DMARC and other capabilities. One is my own PowerShell script, but in most cases a online tool is preferable. https://buff.ly/4guG2s2
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Security
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Security
GitHub - dmstork/Show-AntiSpoof: Exchange PowerShell based script that checks every accepted domain of Exchange and will show the DNS configuration of SPF and DMARC for each domain using an external DNS server.
Exchange PowerShell based script that checks every accepted domain of Exchange and will show the DNS configuration of SPF and DMARC for each domain using an external DNS server. - dmstork/Show-Anti...
github.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 10 of #ITAdvent. There are several tools to check your #mail compliance stance on #SPF, #DKIM, #DMARC and other capabilities. One is my own PowerShell script, but in most cases a online tool is preferable. https://buff.ly/4guG2s2
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Security
#SimplifyNow #SMTP #Security
Microsoft announced that #Exchange Online is going to throttle and block mail from unsupported #MSExchange Server versions in specific situations. There was a delay, but this week there is an updated timeline. Take note!
Info: techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-...
#WeekITtip #SimplifyNow
Info: techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-...
#WeekITtip #SimplifyNow
Update on Transport Enforcement System in Exchange Online
September 21, 2023 - Here's the most recently updated timeline. ------------------- On March 23, we announced that we would be enabling a transport
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM
Microsoft announced that #Exchange Online is going to throttle and block mail from unsupported #MSExchange Server versions in specific situations. There was a delay, but this week there is an updated timeline. Take note!
Info: techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-...
#WeekITtip #SimplifyNow
Info: techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-...
#WeekITtip #SimplifyNow
For a few years I've been posting IT tips during December until Christmas on my #LinkedIn page, found here: www.linkedin.com/in/dmstork/
This year I'm adding #BSky as well, just to see what happens. If you hate that kind of stuff, you might filter my posts and threads with #ITAdvent in it.
This year I'm adding #BSky as well, just to see what happens. If you hate that kind of stuff, you might filter my posts and threads with #ITAdvent in it.
Dave Stork MSc - De Nederlandsche Bank | LinkedIn
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December 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM
For a few years I've been posting IT tips during December until Christmas on my #LinkedIn page, found here: www.linkedin.com/in/dmstork/
This year I'm adding #BSky as well, just to see what happens. If you hate that kind of stuff, you might filter my posts and threads with #ITAdvent in it.
This year I'm adding #BSky as well, just to see what happens. If you hate that kind of stuff, you might filter my posts and threads with #ITAdvent in it.
Tradition at the MVP Summit: Dinner at Bai Tong Thai Restaurant with the posse. Thanks to Dave and his employer SimplifyNow for taking care of the tab #MVPSummit #MVPBuzz https://twitter.com/mderooij/status/1767531655634530738/photo/1
March 12, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Tradition at the MVP Summit: Dinner at Bai Tong Thai Restaurant with the posse. Thanks to Dave and his employer SimplifyNow for taking care of the tab #MVPSummit #MVPBuzz https://twitter.com/mderooij/status/1767531655634530738/photo/1
Also check several breaking changes in #MSExchange Online such as legacy tokens, EWS deprecation, external recipient rate limits. Some take effect in January, others later but some mitigations might take time.
Now you have some of your #SMTP New year resolutions! 😉 See you next year!
#SimplifyNow
Now you have some of your #SMTP New year resolutions! 😉 See you next year!
#SimplifyNow
December 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Also check several breaking changes in #MSExchange Online such as legacy tokens, EWS deprecation, external recipient rate limits. Some take effect in January, others later but some mitigations might take time.
Now you have some of your #SMTP New year resolutions! 😉 See you next year!
#SimplifyNow
Now you have some of your #SMTP New year resolutions! 😉 See you next year!
#SimplifyNow
This might also be a time to do a (periodic!) review of your overall #Defender settings, processes, and awareness training (with an ethical attack simulation). Like previously indicated, there are still a lot of incoming threats via email.
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
This might also be a time to do a (periodic!) review of your overall #Defender settings, processes, and awareness training (with an ethical attack simulation). Like previously indicated, there are still a lot of incoming threats via email.
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
Now #Microsoft has announced the rollout for #Mobile Outlook iOS/Android in Message Center post MC960818. You do not have to do anything, but this might be a time to evaluatie if the older add-in still needs to be deployed. See also roadmap id: https://buff.ly/49Qz669
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365
The Microsoft 365 Roadmap lists updates that are currently planned for applicable subscribers. Check here for more information on the status of new features and updates.
buff.ly
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Now #Microsoft has announced the rollout for #Mobile Outlook iOS/Android in Message Center post MC960818. You do not have to do anything, but this might be a time to evaluatie if the older add-in still needs to be deployed. See also roadmap id: https://buff.ly/49Qz669
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
Day 23 of #ITAdvent. More than a week ago I posted about the Junk Report button being integrated within Classic #Outlook. New Outlook & OotW (Outlook on the Web) already had that button. This would remove the need to deploy the reporting add-in in those clients.
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Day 23 of #ITAdvent. More than a week ago I posted about the Junk Report button being integrated within Classic #Outlook. New Outlook & OotW (Outlook on the Web) already had that button. This would remove the need to deploy the reporting add-in in those clients.
#SimplifyNow #Security
#SimplifyNow #Security
Don't forget other upcoming potentially breaking changes, such as removal of legacy tokens, EWS and Client Access rules, enforcing external recipient rate limits to name some.
#SimplifyNow
#SimplifyNow
December 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Don't forget other upcoming potentially breaking changes, such as removal of legacy tokens, EWS and Client Access rules, enforcing external recipient rate limits to name some.
#SimplifyNow
#SimplifyNow