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Practical Graph: Generate a Mailbox Traffic Report

Microsoft 365 makes it easy for administrators to get mail activity usage data for users. However, if you want to know which domains are sending most mail, you need to do some work. In this article, we cover how to use cmdlets from the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK to create reports about user mail activity over time and the traffic sent by different domains.

August 7, 2023

Exporting Mailbox Contents to PST with Exchange Online

With all the fuss about the new EAC, it's good to note features that still aren't available in the online version. Like how to export mailboxes to PST files. I don't normally like doing anything with PSTs, but sometimes you must grit your teeth and use what's available. In this article, we explain how to use a content search to export the contents of a user mailbox to a PST file.

June 21, 2023

Disabling PowerShell for Exchange Online Users

Most Microsoft 365 user accounts don't need access to Exchange Online PowerShell. It's an administrative tool that end users don't get much value from. In this article, we explore the best way to disable Exchange Online PowerShell using a script that can run interactively or as a scheduled Azure Automation runbook (the best way for automatic management).

May 15, 2023

Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Domain Transfers: Validation Phase Part I

In this edition of our series on the "Top 5 Best Practices for Exchange Online Domain Transfers," we delve deeper into the importance of validating your plan prior to implementation. Implementing a well-tested and practiced process will help prevent mistakes and encountering unknowns during the migration. Join us as we explore the key considerations for a successful validation phase.

April 11, 2023