The SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool (SMAT) is a free Microsoft out-of-box (OOB) command-line utility designed to help organizations evaluate their current on-premises SharePoint and My Sites environments used to assess, anticipate, and mitigate issues with their organizations migration to SharePoint Online. To learn more about SMAT including where to get it, its prerequisites, the tasks it performs, and the expected outcome after running it, view my “Using SMAT to Assess your SharePoint Server Migration to SharePoint Online” article available at TekkiGurus.com.
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Microsoft Renaming Azure AD (AAD) to Entra ID
Microsoft announced that they are renaming Azure AD (AAD) to Entra ID in their attempt to reflect the progression of modern multicloud identity security, eventually simplify secure access for all Microsoft 365 users, and to provide naming consistency for identity and access solutions. For additional information on why Microsoft is renaming Azure AD, and how it is going to affect you, please visit my article at “Microsoft Renames Azure AD to Microsoft Entra ID” article at Tekkigurus.com.
Continue ReadingWhat’s New in Microsoft Teams Q2 – 2023
Microsoft Teams is an ever-evolving service that has become the primary desktop application for users to collaborate and communicate in throughout the day. With that in mind, Microsoft is investing a lot of resources, both financially and physically to ensure the product continues to evolve. With there being so many changes, it is important to keep abreast of the updates and new features to ensure your organization is taking full advantage of this powerful service. This quarterly post on Microsoft Teams will be useful for understanding the highlights of the new features and updates, specific to the Microsoft Teams desktop app and Teams on the web. Apps Searching for apps… Read More
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What’s Changed or Missing in the Preview Release of Microsoft Teams
At the end of March 2023, Microsoft released the New Teams desktop app in preview mode and it’s receiving great reviews. Microsoft pretty much rebuilt Teams from the ground up and by doing so it has several enhancements making it faster, simpler, smarter, and even more flexible than the classic Teams desktop app. But as with all new releases, especially those in Preview mode, there are some current known issues, and missing features and functionality with the new Teams Preview release. So, before you push that button to enable preview mode in your production environment be sure to view my article that lists and describes What’s Changed or Missing in… Read More
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Microsoft new Teams Desktop app now available in Preview
Effective March 27th, Microsoft’s New Teams desktop app was released in preview mode and it is receiving great reviews. Microsoft pretty much rebuilt Teams from ground up and by doing so it has several enhancements making it faster, simpler, smarter, and even more flexible than the classic Teams desktop app. The new Microsoft Teams is now 2 to 3 times faster, depending on what you’re doing with the app, and if that wasn’t enticing enough, it also consumes up to 50% less resources. The new Teams has several end-use enhancements, as well as enhancements for the IT Pro who is responsible for installing, updating, and uninstalling Teams. For more details… Read More
Continue ReadingWhat’s New in Microsoft Teams Q1 – 2023
Microsoft Teams is an ever-evolving service that has become the primary desktop application for users to collaborate and communicate in throughout the day. With that in mind, Microsoft is investing a lot of resources, both financially and physically to ensure the product continues to evolve. With there being so many changes, it is important to keep abreast of the updates and new features to ensure your organization is taking full advantage of this powerful service. This 2023 Q1 post on Microsoft Teams will be useful for understanding the highlights of the new features and updates, specific to the Microsoft Teams desktop app and Teams on the web. Please view my… Read More
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TekkiGurus Announces Leadership Board and Community Advisory team
TekkiGurus, the popular community experts company out of Las Vegas, Nevada is quickly growing in the community and has recently announced the company board of directors, content chairs, and the quickly growing list of subject matter experts (SME’s) who have already authored content that is available to you at TekkiGurus.com. For additional information on this press release, the board of directors, the content chairs, and the current authors, please visit this press release announcement at TekkiGurus.com.
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TekkiGurus Provides Marketing Opportunities to the Technology Community
Community site for Microsoft tech experts, users and solution providers now open to advertisers and sponsors Las Vegas, NV — March 29, 2023 — TekkiGurus.com, the online platform for Microsoft technology enthusiasts, has announced that the website now has advertising and marketing programs available, providing product and solution providers unique opportunities to reach the Microsoft technical community. Sponsors and advertisers can leverage a wide variety of website, content, and email programs and campaigns to reach their target market and desired audience. TekkiGurus.com features a growing library of technology-related articles, tutorials, product reviews and how-to guides contributed from an extensive network of Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Certified Trainers, and other industry experts and… Read More
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Introducing Microsoft 365 AI Copilot
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the technology industry by storm lately, and Microsoft who is always on the cutting edge of new technology is certainly dipping their feet in the AI water, with their announcement of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Copilot integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) with data in Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft apps. At this point this integration is two-fold; Embedded in Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Business Chat (calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and contacts) By saying a command similar to ‘tell me about today’s meetings topics’, it will generate outcome based on your days meetings, emails, and chat threads. After it presents its findings,… Read More
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TekkiGurus Announces Website Launch for the Microsoft Community
Community site for experts, users and solution providers using Microsoft technology Las Vegas, NV — March 15, 2023 — TekkiGurus.com, the online platform for Microsoft technology enthusiasts, has launched today to over 300,000 members of the Microsoft community. The website aims to provide a comprehensive resource for tech enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced users, with information, insights and the latest news on all things Microsoft tech. TekkiGurus.com will feature an extensive library of technology-related articles, tutorials, product reviews and how-to guides contributed from an extensive network of Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Certified Trainers and other industry experts and thought leaders who make their living helping companies understand and… Read More
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