Exchange/Messaging


Just One Year of Support Left for Key Microsoft Office Apps, Servers

A raft of 2016- and 2019-branded Office solutions and servers are set to lose support next October, Microsoft warned this week.

Exchange Server 2016 and Dynamics 365 PSA Losing Support

Microsoft has announced upcoming end of life for two of its key products, Exchange Server 2016 and Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation (PSA), in 2025.

Exchange Server Subscription Edition Coming Next Year

Microsoft provided a brief update on Tuesday of its Exchange Server roadmap, including the news that Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) will be arriving in the third quarter of 2025.

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Microsoft Plans Gradual Switch to New Outlook for Windows

Microsoft this week explained a bit more about its rollout plans for switching organizations over to the "new" Outlook for Windows e-mail and calendar app.

Exchange Server 2019 To Get Final Updates in 2024

Organizations running Exchange Server 2019 won't be getting an H2 cumulative update (CU) this year, a Microsoft announcement this month explained.

Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online Ending This Month

Microsoft on Monday announced that it will turn off Remote PowerShell Protocol for Exchange Online, starting as early as Oct. 3, 2023 for its worldwide service customers.

Exchange Online Tamper Protections Arriving in 2024

Microsoft on Wednesday gave notice that its Exchange Online e-mail tamper protections are planned for completion in 2024, which may entail some backend changes by IT departments.

New Outlook for Windows 11 Arriving Now for Organizations

Microsoft this week announced that the new Outlook for Windows 11 is now at the "general availability" release stage for personal account users, but it's also arriving for organizations as a so-called "enterprise ready" release.

Microsoft Reissues August Security Patch for Exchange Servers

Microsoft this week announced that it reissued August security update packages for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019.

Microsoft To Block Remote PowerShell Next Month for New Exchange Online Tenancies

Microsoft has accelerated its Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online deprecation plans a bit for new tenancies, with plans to block its use on April 1, 2023, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Configuration Glitch Caused Microsoft's Jan. 25 Exchange Online Disruption

Microsoft this week described a five-hour service incident that occurred on Wednesday Jan. 25, which was said to have affected its Exchange Online service, as well as other Microsoft 365 services.

Microsoft Eases Exchange Online License Assignments

Microsoft has simplified the administration of Exchange Online licensing when used with Azure Active Directory, per a Friday announcement.

Microsoft Kicks off 2023 with a 98 Flaw Security Patch

The first Patch Tuesday arrived this week, featuring 98 fixes for security issues across Microsoft's wide line of products and services.

Exchange Online TLS 1.0 and 1.1 Support Ending for POP 3 and IMAP 4 Clients

Microsoft gave notice this week that it's planning to disable the use of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and TLS 1.1 security protocols for Exchange Online customers that use Post Office Protocol 3 (POP 3) and/or Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP 4) clients, starting next month.

Microsoft To Block Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online in 2023

Microsoft is phasing out the use of Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online, and will block its use next year.

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