The landscape of Microsoft 365 administration is undergoing its most significant shift in years. For a long time, the pinnacle of the modern workplace track was the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert credential, achieved by conquering the comprehensive Exam MS-102. However, Microsoft recently shocked the IT community by announcing that Exam MS-102 will officially retire on November 30, 2026. In its place comes the next generation of cloud administration: Exam AB-650: Administering Microsoft 365 and AI Services. This is not merely a minor refresh or a change of a few exam questions. It is a complete structural overhaul that fundamentally redefines what it means to be an enterprise administrator in… Read More
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I have written a three-part series of blog posts on Microsoft 365 Agents. You should read, understand, and practice the following three Microsoft 365 Agents blog posts in this order: Microsoft 365 Agents: Introduction and Understanding Microsoft 365 Agents: Agent Types, Creation of Agents Microsoft 365 Agents: Deployment, Management, and Advanced Concepts 1. Deploying an Agent Creating an agent and deploying an agent are different activities. Creation The maker/developer creates and tests the agent. Publishing The maker publishes a usable version. Deployment The organization makes the agent available to users. Assignment The administrator determines who receives it. Microsoft’s current deployment model allows administrators to deploy agents to: The entire organization… Read More
Continue ReadingMicrosoft 365 Agents: Agent Types, Creation of Agents
I have written a three-part series of blog posts on Microsoft 365 Agents. You should read, understand, and practice the following three Microsoft 365 Agents blog posts in this order: Microsoft 365 Agents: Introduction and Understanding Microsoft 365 Agents: Agent Types, Creation of Agents Microsoft 365 Agents: Deployment, Management, and Advanced Concepts What Is a Microsoft 365 Agent? A Microsoft 365 agent is an AI-powered assistant designed to perform a specific business function rather than simply provide general-purpose chat. An agent can: Understand natural-language requests Search organizational knowledge Reason over information Summarize and analyze documents Answer questions Retrieve information from Microsoft 365 Execute actions Call business systems and APIs Trigger… Read More
Continue ReadingMicrosoft 365 Agents: Introduction and Understanding
I have written a three-part series of blog posts on Microsoft 365 Agents. You should read, understand, and practice the following three Microsoft 365 Agents blog posts in this order: Microsoft 365 Agents: Introduction and Understanding Microsoft 365 Agents: Agent Types, Creation of Agents Microsoft 365 Agents: Deployment, Management, and Advanced Concepts Introduction to Microsoft 365 Agents Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of Microsoft 365, and agents are one of the most significant developments in this area. Microsoft 365 agents are AI-powered assistants designed to help users find information, answer questions, complete tasks, and automate business processes. Unlike a traditional chatbot that primarily answers questions, an agent… Read More
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Top 10 Microsoft Ignite 2025 Highlights Every Microsoft 365 Administrator Should Know
Microsoft Ignite 2025 delivered one of the most transformative sets of announcements we’ve seen in years — especially for Microsoft 365 administrators responsible for productivity, security, governance, and now AI-driven operations. The shift toward agent-based workflows, deeper intelligence layers, and unified governance means the admin role is rapidly evolving from “systems operator” to “AI orchestrator.” If you’re a Microsoft 365 admin, consultant, architect, or IT decision-maker, here are the top 10 Ignite highlights that will shape how you manage and secure your environment in 2025 and beyond. Agent 365: A Unified Governance Platform for AI Agents The star of Ignite was Agent 365, Microsoft’s new central control plane for managing… Read More
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What’s Changed or Missing in the Preview Release of Microsoft Teams
With any preview release of software, the product is often not yet fully functional. I look at preview mode like half-baked brownies: the recipe calls for you to bake them at 350 degrees for 30 minutes for them to be edible, but instead you bake them at 200 degrees for 20 minutes, producing something that resembles brownies, but they’re not fully baked or ready to consume. The preview of the new Microsoft Teams is no different; it is missing some features that were in classic Teams, and not everything announced has been fully implemented. With this in mind, it is important to balance what you’re gaining versus what you’re losing… Read More
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Microsoft new Teams Desktop app now available in Preview
Microsoft has announced the preview release of a new and improved Microsoft Teams desktop app for Windows that has already been rolled out in preview mode effective March 27th. The 280 million users, over 1900 third-party apps, as well as over 100,000 custom apps will all benefit from the new Teams desktop app that is faster, simpler, smarter, and even more flexible. In addition, for the IT pros managing the deployment and updates to the app, they will also be nicely surprised with the additional deployment and security options available in the new Teams. Faster and Less Resource Intensive One of the biggest changes made in the new Teams is… Read More
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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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