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If you need to programmatically manage Exchange Online mailbox properties like proxy addresses, this post shares my experience building an Azure Function to fill the gap left by unsupported APIs. I detail the challenges with authentication and dependencies, highlighting how leveraging Laura Kokkarinen’s Managed Identity approach helped resolve the issues.

Discover how to effectively transition from traditional capital expenditures to optimized operational costs in Microsoft Azure by leveraging modern governance strategies. I share insights on identifying underutilized resources and implementing automated scaling solutions through Sharegate's Overcast to ensure your cloud infrastructure remains cost-efficient without manual intervention.

If you are looking to understand the full scope of Microsoft's AI assistant, I provide a comprehensive guide covering licensing, onboarding, underlying technology, and governance for Copilot for Microsoft 365. I walk you through everything from user experience and administrative controls to extracting tangible productivity gains and leveraging available training resources.

If you are interested in attending Microsoft Build 2020, you should know that registration is now open for this free, digital-only event taking place on May 19-20. Since the conference starts in the evening for European attendees, I recommend settling in on your couch to enjoy the full streaming experience of all sessions and Q&A.

Having spent decades immersed in Microsoft technologies and recently honored with the MVP award, I decided to share my unexpected journey into accepting the Microsoft Regional Director role in 2017. I aim to clarify what this prestigious but unpaid position truly entails, especially for those curious about how it complements my continued work as a CTO and speaker.