Requiring multifactor authentication for all Teams users not on trusted networks

This week, I’m exploring some of the basics of Conditional Access and using it with Microsoft Teams.

In the “legacy” world (the term we attach to most things that aren’t bleeding edge these days), we typically saw organizations build the high, high walls and dig the deep, deep moats (and occasionally fill them with alligators) to keep the bad guys out.… [ Continue reading ]

Update to AAD Network Communications Test

It’s literally been a year since I’ve updated it–mainly because we haven’t made any significant endpoint changes.

I did detect some CRL endpoint updates and a few other odds and ends for Worldwide Commercial and GCC Moderate, so I’ve updated the AAD Network Communications Test tool accordingly.… [ Continue reading ]

Migrated Disable-SkyplePlugin Tool

In order to help our customers (and their users) fully transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, I’ve updated the Disable-SkypePlugin script that I published back in 2020 and put it on the PowerShell Gallery.

As we encounter more and more customers still working remotely, helping enable them use the most modern tools (like Microsoft Teams) is critically important. … [ Continue reading ]

Technet Gallery Tool Migration

As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been trudging towards migrating the 60 or so tools, modules, and scripts I published on the now-retired TechNet Gallery over to the PowerShell Gallery.

I want to make sure I migrate the things that people find most useful–so far, I’m about halfway and wanted to do a quick check-in:

PowerShell Gallery | Packages matching atguilmette

Let me know what tools you’re looking for and I’ll prioritize getting those up!… [ Continue reading ]

Office 365 Service Communications API PowerShell Script

In light of some recent events, I thought I’d build on another project I have going on and drop this quick script here for talking to the Office 365 Service Communications API.

Background

The Office 365 Service Communications API is a REST-based interface to retrieve data from the service. … [ Continue reading ]

Building a Personal Pitch Deck

I posted a really non-technical thing a few days ago about a walking or pitch deck for myself on LinkedIn, and I got flooded with personal messages about it (both LinkedIn and email). I thought I’d break down what I think makes a good deck, how to build one, and some examples of other great decks that can help you hone yours.… [ Continue reading ]