Paul is a former Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services. He works as a consultant, writer, and trainer specializing in Office 365 and Exchange Server. Paul no longer writes for Practical365.com.
In this episode of Practical AI, we explore how to run large language models locally using Jan, a privacy-first, open-source desktop client. With support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, Jan lets you integrate tools like Microsoft Learn directly into your AI workflow—no cloud required.
In this article, we explore the best way to configure Microsoft Defender for Servers on Windows. From PowerShell and GPO to SCCM and Defender Security Management, we break down the pros and cons of each method.
Everyone probably knows how to use the Send As and Send on Behalf of permissions to send email from user mailboxes. Here we venture into the same task, but for Microsoft 365 Groups, shared mailboxes, distribution lists, and mail-enabled security groups. Once your permissions are aligned, everything is pretty simple.
