Tag: Admin impact

90-Day Reminder: The second phase of Kerberos PAC signature validation vulnerability mitigation begins October 15, 2024

Starting October 15, 2024, the Enforced by Default phase of Kerberos PAC signature validation mitigation begins. Updates released on or after this date will move all Windows domain controllers and clients in the environment to Enforced mode, enforcing the secure behavior by default. The Enforced by Default settings can be overridden by an Administrator to revert to Compatibility mode.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 16, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

How to install WMIC Feature on Demand on Windows 11

If you need to continue using Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), learn how to install it as a Feature on Demand (FoD). It’s a temporary solution while you migrate to PowerShell or a similar tool as WMIC undergoes deprecation. A new article shows you how to check if you have WMIC as a FoD and how you can install it if you don’t. Remember that later this year, WMIC FoD will be disabled by default on the next version of Windows 11 and Windows Server. Read more at How to install WMIC Feature on Demand on Windows 11. 
 

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 15, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft 365 admin center: User admin and License admin roles enabled to manage self-service license requests

User and License admins will soon manage self-service license requests in the Microsoft 365 admin center, a role previously limited to Global admins. Rollout begins mid-July 2024, with completion expected by late July 2024. Admins should familiarize themselves with the licensing process in preparation.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 12, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

An updated version of the July 2024 Scan Cab is available

IMPORTANT: This notice only affects environments where:
  • The Microsoft Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.
  • The Scan Cab is used to manage updates for SQL Server 2019 on Windows.
  • The July 2024 Scan Cab was downloaded or deployed before 12:30 PM PT on July 11, 2024.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 12, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Plan for Change: Microsoft Intune ending support for User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS

Microsoft Intune will stop supporting User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS after the release of iOS/iPadOS 18. Existing devices remain unaffected, but new enrollments won’t be supported. Alternatives like account driven User Enrollment or web-based device enrollment are recommended.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 11, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The July 2024 Windows security update is now available

The July 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 10, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Viva Engage: Update on community muting for admins

Microsoft Viva Engage will update the community muting feature for admins, affecting visibility of conversations for dynamically added members in Home Feed and digest emails. The rollout is automatic, starting and completing mid-July 2024, with no required admin action before the rollout. Users should be notified.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 9, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

90-Day Reminder: Upcoming end of servicing date for some editions of Windows 11, versions 21H2 and 22H2

On October 8, 2024, Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) and Windows 11, version 22H2 (Home and Pro editions) will reach end of servicing. The upcoming October 2024 security update, to be released on October 8, 2024, will be the last update available for these editions. After this date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 9, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Data Privacy: Microsoft Online Services Subprocessor Disclosure

This notice is to inform you of an update regarding the Microsoft Online Services Subprocessors List.

Microsoft may use non-Microsoft organizations to help provide Online Services. As a function of their role for Microsoft, a small set of these organizations may process your customer data or personal data, only to deliver the services Microsoft has retained them to provide; they are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose. In accordance with GDPR, we disclose these subprocessors to you in advance of their first engagement and provide notification of any changes over time.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 8, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Teams: Office 365 Connectors feature retires starting August 15, 2024

The Microsoft Teams Office 365 Connectors feature will be retired between August 15, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Users are advised to switch to the Workflows app in Teams for similar functionality. New connector creation will be blocked from August 15, 2024, and existing connectors will stop working from October 1, 2024. No admin action is required for this change. Users should be notified and directed to relevant support articles for guidance.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 8, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

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