Office 2016/2019 end of support

October 14, 2024 MJandAR Tech Updates Microsoft, microsoft-365, Office 365, security, Technology

Hard to believe that even Microsoft Office 2019 (the last full edition of Office-standalone) is reaching end-of-support! Microsoft Technet Community has all the information you need on this and how it (can) effect you and your business. Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will end on October 14, 2025

Office 2016 and 2019 products reaching end of support on October 14, 2025
Office suites	Office 2016, Office 2019
Office applications	Access 2016, Access 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2019, OneNote 2016, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2019, Project 2016, Project 2019, Publisher 2016, Publisher 2019, Skype for Business 2016, Skype for Business 2019, Visio 2016, Visio 2019, Word 2016, Word 2019
Productivity servers	Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, Skype for Business Server 2015, Skype for Business Server 2019

Recommended path: Migrate to the cloud with Microsoft 365 E3

Our recommendation for customers seeking a comprehensive, AI-ready solution is to transition to the cloud with Microsoft 365 E3. Microsoft 365 E3 provides an end-to-end solution for securely harnessing the power of AI in your organization, including:

Always up-to-date versions of familiar apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to install on up to 5 PCs + 5 tablets + 5 phones per user
Intelligent services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Loop to help keep employees connected and in sync
Core security and information protection capabilities to help you safeguard your organization’s devices, applications, and sensitive data against threats
Streamlined endpoint management to enable faster deployment and help your workforce stay secure and productive across devices
Integrate generative AI seamlessly into core productivity workflows within Microsoft 365 Apps using Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an add-on [1])

We know there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach for managing end of support – and we encourage you to explore our enterprise and small business offerings to find the right fit for your organization. As you do, keep in mind that only cloud suites (Microsoft 365 and Office 365) are eligible to be used with Microsoft 365 Copilot; on-premises versions of Office do not qualify.

AADConnect’s new Features -Auto Upgrade

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 MJandAR Azure, Microsoft Office 365 AADConnect, AADsync, DirSync, Office 365

A colleague of mine posted a great article on the new features of Azure Active Directory Connect (AADConnect) that raises some caution flags -things to be aware of when installing this new version. Please take a moment to review the items Mr. Crowley addresses as they may be helpful on your next AADConnect deployment… Continue reading →

SHA-2 Certificates in AD FS 3.0

February 18, 2016 MJandAR ADFS, Microsoft Office 365, Windows PowerShell Certificates, Office 365, PowerShell, SHA-2, SSL

So I’ve come across this a couple of times and I’m sure it will begin to be more visible in the near future. A big shout-out to Joe Palarchio who posted this information -THANK YOU!

AD FS on Windows Server 2012 R2 (often referred to as “AD FS 3.0”) no longer has a dependency on IIS. One of the common methods used to generate a “Certificate Signing Request” (CSR) is to use IIS on the server you need the certificate on or by using another IIS server in the organization. Without access to IIS, your options for generating the CSR are to use the MMC snap-in, one of the native command line utilities or some third-party tools.

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Office 365 Planner

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365, Tech Updates Office 365, Productivity

Microsoft is soon to be releasing Office 365 Planner and I have to say, I’m pretty excited about this! For me and the work I do, this product is something I think I would live by. Working on so many different projects (each having their own set of teams, tasks, goals etc…), this would help me stay on course and on top of everything going on. Currently, I use Outlook and OneNote to personally track all of this -occasionally MS Project, but it does get tedious and there are so many areas that are left in the gray spot.

If you are using Office 365 (for business, as I don’t believe Home or School will include this) -Please watch this video!

For more information on Office 365 Planner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9RZo_40q2k

Map Network Drive to your OneDrive for Business account

July 13, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365 Office 365, OneDrive for Business

There seems to be an increasing need for drive mapping to OneDrive for Business (ODFB). Though the newer versions of Windows (v8, v8.1, v10) will automatically synchronize a OneDrive ‘folder’, Drive mapping in corporate environments still seems to be the preferred way.

The ‘trick’ to doing this is to simply put the correct URL into the drive map location;

Log into your Portal (https://portal.microsoftonline.com)
Be sure to check the “Keep me signed in” box

Click on OneDrive and copy the URL from the browser’s URL bar
Back in Windows, go file explorer, click on Computer and select Map Network Drive

Select the Drive Letter you’d like to assign
Paste the URL from the step earlier
modify it to look similar to: https://TENANT-my.sharepoint.com/personal/USERNAME_DOMAIN_com/Documents/
(Replace the CAPS in the link above to your values)

That’s IT -now you have a network drive map to your OneDrive for Business!

Office 365 Service Comparison Chart

July 10, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365 Licensing, Office 365

Looking for the ‘Right’ plan for Office 365? With all the different components, getting just the right plan for your users and services you want can be a little daunting. This chart will help figure out what each plan has:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dn788955.aspx

Office 365 Migrations (Links)

July 8, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365 Exchange, Exchange Online, Migration, Office 365

These are a few links I’ve used in working with migrating to Office 365:

Migrate all mailboxes to Exchange Online with a cutover migration
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj874016(v=exchg.150).aspx
Migrate Legacy Public Folders to Exchange Online Exchange 2013 Help
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj983799(v=exchg.150).aspx
Office 365 Identity Management with DirSync without Exchange Server On-Premises
- http://blog.baeke.info/2012/06/24/office-365-identity-management-with-dirsync-without-exchange-server-on-premises/
Troubleshoot a hybrid deployment Exchange 2013 Help
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj659053(v=exchg.150).aspx
MessageOps – Exchange of O365 Welcome
- http://www.messageops.com/documentation/office-365-documentation/office-365-end-user-training
Mailboxes 25 MB
- http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Office-365-has-file-size-3724282.S.97439678

PowerShell for Office 365

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365, Windows PowerShell Office 365, PowerShell

Got an awesome share today (in Yammer)

Welcome!

Are you an Office 365 IT administrator who is new to PowerShell? Are you looking for an Office 365 admin tool to automate repetitive administrative tasks? Or perhaps you are looking to access additional capabilities that aren’t available in the Office 365 Admin Center? Then PowerShell for Office 365 is for you

Office 365 “Backout Plan”

July 2, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365 Office 365

A co-worker shared a blog with me in dealing with back-out plans for Office 365 deployments. It was very informative and gave good/sound advise. Though I’m a firm believer and supporter of Microsoft’s Office 365 infrastructure and dependability, I’m also a ‘seasoned’ IT Engineer who knows that the putting all your eggs in one basket approach could have consequences.

If this thought has crossed your mind or if you’re just curious, I encourage you to read the article posted on Apr 7, 2015 by Tony Redmond in Tony Redmond’s Exchange Unwashed Blog

(excerpt)

What’s your back-out plan if an Office 365 deployment is unsuccessful?

The history of IT contains many failed projects. All manner of excuses and explanations are offered as to why failure came about. Poor technology, poor planning, bad execution, bugs, or just bad luck. For whatever reasons, we know that every IT project has some potential for failure. The question is what to do if failure should occur – or what’s your back-out plan? Few experienced CIOs would plunge into a major project without knowing what their Plan B is – so what is it if an Office 365 deployment goes bad?

Get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint -on Android Phones!

June 25, 2015June 25, 2015 MJandAR Microsoft Office 365, Tech Updates Office 365

Microsoft recently released the Office 365 suite for Android Phones (keep in mind, ‘phones’ -not tablets without cellular data)

Do great work anywhere, anytime

We’ve combined the familiar look and feel of Microsoft Office with a touch-friendly experience. Now you can view, edit, and share documents from your phone wherever work takes you, while built-in security and tools make it easy to manage file access and protect your data.

Enjoy premium features

Your Office 365 subscription includes access to premium features, so you can track changes on the go in Microsoft Word or save handwritten notations on your slides.

Share and collaborate

Office apps for Android phone connect to Microsoft OneDrive for Business, Microsoft SharePoint, Dropbox for Business, and Google Drive^™. With access to updated documents, you can share and collaborate more easily, while your formatting stays consistent across devices and platforms.

Download the new Office for Android phone apps today!