Michel de Rooij
@eightwone.com
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Microsoft MVP | Author | Speaker
#MSExchange
#EntraID
#PowerShell
#MSGraph
PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange 2019 & 2016 reach End-of-Life https://bit.ly/ETOEx20162019EOL
about 3 hours ago
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Hybrid Exchange issues with Free/Busy? It's planned nudge day 3 of 3. Test-OAuthConnectivity likely shows 403 error, eg running (mix with) Exchange with pre-April patch levels. Affected? Act soon, permanent after EoM!
bit.ly/ETOSecChanges
#MSExchange
4 days ago
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PSA: In 1 week, AzureAD & AzureAD Preview modules retire https://bit.ly/AADModuleRetire
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PSA: In 1 week, Exchange Online will start throttling MOERA domains https://bit.ly/MoeraThrottling
5 days ago
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PSA: In 1 week, Exchange 2019 & 2016 reaches End-of-Life https://bit.ly/ETOEx20162019EOL
6 days ago
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PSA: In 1 year, Exchange Hybrid needs Hybrid app w/GraphAPI perms & EXO retires EWS https://bit.ly/ETOEWSRetireEXO
12 days ago
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PSA: In 6 months, Exchange Online starts phased rollout of enforcing Mailbox External Recipient Rate Limit https://bit.ly/ETOEXOERR
12 days ago
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PSA: In 1 year, Exchange Hybrid needs Hybrid app w/GraphAPI perms & EXO retires EWS https://bit.ly/ETOEWSRetireEXO
12 days ago
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PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Hybrid requires dedicated Hybrid App for cross-prem functionality https://bit.ly/ETOSecChanges
12 days ago
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PSA: Today, legacy EXO tokens start getting turned off https://aka.ms/NAAFAQ
12 days ago
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PSA: Tomorrow, legacy EXO tokens start getting turned off https://aka.ms/NAAFAQ
13 days ago
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PSA: In 1 week, legacy EXO tokens start getting turned off https://aka.ms/NAAFAQ
19 days ago
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PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Online will start throttling MOERA domains https://bit.ly/MoeraThrottling
28 days ago
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PSA: In 1 month, AzureAD & AzureAD Preview modules retire https://bit.ly/AADModuleRetire
28 days ago
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PSA: In 1 month, Exchange 2019 & 2016 reaches End-of-Life https://bit.ly/ETOEx20162019EOL
29 days ago
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⚠️ Running Exchange Hybrid with mailboxes on-prem & EXO, run pre-Apr2025 HU builds and not configure dedicated hybrid app? Scheduled disruptions Sep16 7am-Sep18 7am in GMT. Symptoms: broken F/B, MailTips or profile pic. Info at
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
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The first temporary enforcement of dedicated hybrid app use is coming on September 16 | Microsoft Community Hub
A reminder that on September 16 2025, we will enforce the first temporary block of shared security principal use for our hybrid customers.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/the-first-temporary-enforcement-of-dedicated-hybrid-app-use-is-coming-on-septemb/4452910?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
about 1 month ago
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PSA: Hotfixes arrived for Exchange 2016-SE to fix a cross-prem issue for the Move to Archive retention tag using dedicated Hybrid app
eightwone.com/2025/09/08/h...
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Hotfix Updates Exchange 2016-SEÂ (Sep2025)
The Exchange product group released the September 2025 Hotfix Updates for Exchange Server SE, Exchange Server 2019, and Exchange Server 2016. Hotfix updates do not contain security fixes, but addre…
https://eightwone.com/2025/09/08/hotfix-updates-exchange-2016-se-sep2025/
about 1 month ago
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PSA: In 6 months, Exchange Online starts retiring SMTP AUTH https://bit.ly/ETOSMTPAuthRetireEXO
about 1 month ago
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PSA: Today, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
about 1 month ago
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PSA: Today, Exchange Online starts retiring Client Access Rules https://bit.ly/ETOCARDeprecation
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Expert author team processes updates to provide you an up-to-date copy of this book. Every. Month. For mere $5/m you also get M365 Automation w/PowerShell. Update no.123 came out, available for subscribers now. Interested? Visit
o365itpros.gumroad.com/l/O365IT
Disclaimer: I'm part of author team
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Office 365 for IT Pros (2026 Edition). The Ultimate Guide to Managing Microsoft 365. (Includes the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook)
The Ultimate Guide to Planning, Deploying, and Managing the Microsoft 365 Cloud Productivity EcosystemWhy buy separate books to learn about Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive ...
https://o365itpros.gumroad.com/l/O365IT
about 1 month ago
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PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online starts retiring Client Access Rules https://bit.ly/ETOCARDeprecation
about 1 month ago
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PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
about 1 month ago
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PSA: In 3 days, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
about 2 months ago
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PSA: In 3 days, Exchange Online starts retiring Client Access Rules https://bit.ly/ETOCARDeprecation
about 2 months ago
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PSA: In 1 week, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
about 2 months ago
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PSA: In 1 week, Exchange Online starts retiring Client Access Rules https://bit.ly/ETOCARDeprecation
about 2 months ago
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PSA: Connect-Office365Services 3.50 with module (un)install function, Select-Office365Modules
github.com/michelderooi...
#PowerShell
#Office365
about 2 months ago
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In addition to Group SOA Preview, Remote Mailbox SOA Preview also arrived today
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
#MSExchange
#Hybrid
#LES
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Introducing Cloud-Managed Remote Mailboxes: a Step to Last Exchange Server Retirement | Microsoft Community Hub
We are excited to announced a feature that enables cloud management of email properties for users with remote mailboxes.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/introducing-cloud-managed-remote-mailboxes-a-step-to-last-exchange-server-retire/4446042?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
about 2 months ago
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PSA: In 2 weeks, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
about 2 months ago
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ICYMI: Happy Patch Tuesday! Security Updates Exchange 2016-2019 & SE (Aug2025) are here
eightwone.com/2025/08/12/s...
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Security Updates Exchange 2016-2019 & SEÂ (Aug2025)
The Exchange product group released the August 2025 Hotfix Updates for Exchange Server SE, Exchange Server 2019, and Exchange Server 2016. The SU for SE comes barely a month after the RTM release o…
https://eightwone.com/2025/08/12/security-updates-exchange-2016-2019-se-aug2025/
2 months ago
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Sneak peek for module (de)installation option in Connect-Office365Services. Would that delight some console people?
#Office365
#PowerShell
2 months ago
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Congrats to the team for reaching this milestone! If you haven't checked it out yet, and work with APIs such as MS Graph, have a look at this API sim to make more reliable, robust code
#MSGraph
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
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Still running unsupported Exchange on-premises in rich hybrid, or you are, but have not configured a dedicated hybrid app? MS will nudge you to make these changes by disrupting co-existence feats on specific dates
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
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Dedicated Hybrid App: temporary enforcements, new HCW and possible hybrid functionality disruptions | Microsoft Community Hub
We are announcing enforcements to move customers along to using the dedicated hybrid app.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/dedicated-hybrid-app-temporary-enforcements-new-hcw-and-possible-hybrid-function/4440682?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
2 months ago
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Finally found some time for some long overdue cleanup of my Exchange toolkit page. Feedback or suggestions? Let me know
eightwone.com/exchange-too...
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Exchange Tools and Resources
Updated Aug6, 2025: Sanitized the tools and resources, and merged entries from Other Scripts page. The table below is part of my current “Exchange and Office 365 Toolkit”. The list has …
https://eightwone.com/exchange-toolkit/tools/
2 months ago
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Look what arrived: Configure Group Source of Authority (SOA) (Preview)
learn.microsoft.com/entra/identi...
#MSEntra
#MSExchange
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Embrace cloud-first posture and convert Group Source of Authority (SOA) to the cloud (Preview) - Microsoft Entra ID
Learn about Source of Authority (SOA), including prerequisites, supported scenarios, and step-by-step guidance for IT Architects and Administrators.
https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity/hybrid/concept-source-of-authority-overview?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
2 months ago
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PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Online deprecates old message trace UI & cmdlets for WW
https://bit.ly/EXOMessageTraceV2
2 months ago
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PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Online starts retiring Client Access Rules
https://bit.ly/ETOCARDeprecation
2 months ago
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Time for the yearly movers and shakers overview: MVPs around the World 2025
eightwone.com/2025/07/30/m...
#MVPBuzz
2 months ago
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ICYMI: Cross-tenant sync feature no longer unsupported for cross-org syncing, but with a disclaimer regarding privacy and consent. Might also be helpful in GALsync-like scenarios
#EntraID
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/...
3 months ago
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Discover essential insights on Exchange 2016 and 2019 Extended Security Updates. Stay informed on support timelines and upgrade strategies for your organization
eightwone.com/2025/07/16/e...
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Exchange 2016 & 2019 ESU
In a somewhat surprising move yesterday, Microsoft announced there will be an Extended Security Update program for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019. The ESU is to cater to organization…
https://eightwone.com/2025/07/16/exchange-2016-2019-esu/
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PSA: In 3 months, AzureAD & AzureAD Preview modules stops functioning
https://bit.ly/AADModuleRetire
3 months ago
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PSA: In 3 months, Exchange 2019 & 2016 reaches End-of-Life
https://bit.ly/ETOEx20162019EOL
3 months ago
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PSA: Do not - I repeat, do NOT - attempt an in-place upgrade of the Operating System of existing Exchange servers. Also, do not attempt to mix OSes within the same DAG; new OS = new Exchange Server = new DAG. That'll be all.
#MSExchange
3 months ago
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PSA: In 3 months, Exchange Hybrid will require dedicated Hybrid App for cross-prem functionality
bit.ly/ETOSecChanges
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Exchange Server Security Changes for Hybrid Deployments | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to announce several security changes that Exchange hybrid customers need to know about.
https://bit.ly/ETOSecChanges
3 months ago
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Office 365 for IT Pros 2026 edition is almost there! Want to know more about the book, release process, or simply how to subscribe to this most updated reference material
office365itpros.com/2025/06/24/o...
#MSExchange
#EntraID
#Office365
#SPO
#ODfB
#Planner
#Purview
#MSGraph
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Office 365 for IT Pros (2026 Edition) Launch Plan
We're a week away from the launch of the Office 365 for IT Pros (2026 edition) eBook, the 12th edition issued since the first book appeared in 2015.
https://office365itpros.com/2025/06/24/office-365-for-it-pros-2026-ed/
4 months ago
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ICYMI: Upgrading to Exchange SE blog has been updated with CU2, updated timelines and coexistence info, see
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
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Upgrading your organization from current versions to Exchange Server SE | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to provide additional guidance and FAQ for preparing your organizations for Exchange Server SE release.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/upgrading-your-organization-from-current-versions-to-exchange-server-se/4241305?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
4 months ago
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Timeline change for BasicAuth for SMTP AUTH deprecation (now starting mar'26, was sep'25)
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
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Exchange Online to retire Basic auth for Client Submission (SMTP AUTH) | Microsoft Community Hub
Today, we are announcing that Exchange Online will permanently remove support for Basic authentication with Client Submission (SMTP AUTH) starting March 2026.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/exchange-online-to-retire-basic-auth-for-client-submission-smtp-auth/4114750?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5000284
4 months ago
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May 2025 brings essential hotfix updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019, enhancing security and performance for users. Stay updated!
https://eightwone.com/2025/05/29/hotfix-updates-exchange-2016-2019-may2025/
5 months ago
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PSA: Get-EventSession.ps1 4.3 adds Build 2025 support. Some functionality (eg format) lost due to changed hosting (for now)
github.com/michelderooi...
#MSBuild
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GitHub - michelderooij/Get-EventSession: Script to assist in downloading Microsoft event contents or return session information.
Script to assist in downloading Microsoft event contents or return session information. - michelderooij/Get-EventSession
https://github.com/michelderooij/Get-EventSession
5 months ago
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