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Designing a Delegation Model in Active Directory, Part 4

- 1 min read-Mahdi Tehrani
This is part 4 of “Designing a delegation model in Active Directory”. In this video, Mahdi explains how to proceed to perform the mirroring of Access Control Lists (ACLs) using the newly created groups. By mirroring ACL, we mean to assign the same delegation the users had but this time instead of relying on old groups or using the direct delegation, it is done using the created groups we created in part 3 of this series. Mahdi also explains that the cleanup needs to be done in order to remove the old unwanted ACLs.

Data Loss Prevention Strategies in Microsoft 365

- 9 min read-Liam Cleary
Microsoft 365 provides robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or transfer of sensitive data. Microsoft 365's user-friendly interface simplifies the management of DLP policies. Customized DLP policies created using the compliance center classify data based on sensitivity, communicate guidelines organization-wide, and adapt to evolving data protection needs. In this article, learn guidelines about steps to take before you create DLP policies, which goals to set, and define success criteria, then learn tips for how to create DLP policies and how to roll them out.

How to Use Message Trace to Track Microsoft 365 Emails

- 15 min read-Thilak Kumar Singh
This “how to” article teaches you how to run a message trace to generate reports on undelivered emails using the Microsoft 365 Exchange admin center and Windows PowerShell. It also gives steps to investigate why a message failed and how to fix the issue.

The Attack That Got Us to This Point and the Next One Coming

- 5 min read-Erik Ruthruff
I vividly remember working for a company when we had a ransomware attack and everything shifted. We weren't one of those big companies you read about in the news, but wow did it feel significant at the time. "Those companies" that failed to be secure became "us." Years later, I find myself in the role of an M365 Admin and we have everything in the cloud, and I realize AI tools could aid in making something like that happen again. I'll make an effort to learn to prevent it by attending this webinar. Join me, won't you?

Guardians of M365 Governance, "Best Practices for Copilot and Purview Governance"

- 1 min read-Erik Ruthruff
For the February 20, 2024, live broadcast of Guardians of M365 Governance, co-hosts Ragnar Heil (@ragnarh) and Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet) will discuss "Best Practices for Copilot and Purview Governance" with M365 and Azure MVP and Microsoft Regional Director Raphael Koellner (@Ra_Koellner), known for his expertise in Microsoft 365 security and compliance, to discuss the best practices for Copilot governance leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft Purview.

OneDrive: Start Native Apps From the Browser

- 6 min read-Hans Brender
This article explains the capability to launch native apps directly from the browser using OneDrive or SharePoint Online. Microsoft’s Open in app functionality, which facilitates seamless editing of files stored in the cloud, bridges the gap between browser-based work and legacy applications. Integration with Microsoft Teams enhances productivity, with offline functionality anticipated in future updates.

Maximizing Efficiency and Innovation With Power Automate

- 8 min read-Rubén Toribio
This article provides best practices for Power Automate to maximize efficiency and drive innovation in workflow automation. Learn how using trigger filters, implementing custom connectors, maintaining logs of workflow activities and errors, running parallel branching, using Microsoft Graph API, and more can help ensure more streamlined and effective workflow automation.

SharePoint Deep Dive, February 2024: Thoughts About SharePoint Embedded and SharePoint Premium

- 3 min read-Christian Buckley
This show was the first "Deep Dive" episode brought to you by TekkiGurus, where a collection of Microsoft 365 Community experts peel back the layers of Microsoft's platforms and features. This episode is an all-encompassing look at the latest SharePoint announcements, focusing on SharePoint Embedded and SharePoint Premium.

TekkiTalk With Fabian Williams and Brian Alderman: Participating in the Microsoft Tech Community

- 1 min read-Knut Relbe-Moe
In this TekkiTalk, host Knut Relbe-Moe chats with guests Fabian Williams and Brian Alderman. Fabian Williams is a senior program manager on the Microsoft Graph team. Brian is an independent consultant, also with experience as an MVP. The conversation highlights the international and diverse nature of tech communities, emphasizing mutual respect and support. They discuss the importance of sharing knowledge, mentoring, and participating in the tech community, encouraging others to find their own voice and be authentic in their contributions.

Azure Database for PostgreSQL: A Quickstart Guide

- 12 min read-Eric Thomas
This tutorial guides you through the shortest and lowest cost path to create a new ADP server, a new database, a test table, some handy extensions, and teaches you the basics of vector search so you can fast-track your retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) experiments.

Power BI Implementation Models for Enterprises – Part 3 (Cloud-Friendly Clients)

- 9 min read-Greg Low
Explore the third installment of my series, “Power BI Implementation Models for Enterprises.” Building upon my initial categorization of clients into distinct cloud-oriented groups, including cloud-native, cloud-friendly, cloud-conservative, and cloud-unfriendly, this article delves into the strategies employed specifically for the cloud-friendly clients. Gain insights into my tailored approaches and methodologies as I navigate the unique requirements and implementation models for this common group of clients within the Power BI ecosystem.

Webinar: SharePoint Look Book

- 1 min read-Shari Oswald
This Valentine's Day, fall in love with your SharePoint site all over again! Join us Feb 14th, 2pm EST for a webinar with me, "Shortcut Shari" Oswald, and host Christian Buckley. Learn how to dazzle with site templates and design tips from the SharePoint Look Book.