Fetch message trace data via the Graph API

A quick look at the recently introduced /admin/exchange/tracing/messageTraces Graph API endpoint to fetch Exchange Online message trace details. It turns out this is just a wrapper for the Get-MessageTraceV2/Get-MessageTraceDetailV2 cmdlets, with all the benefits and downsides this entails to. Read the article for more details. …

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Still no good solution for cleaning deleted items via the Graph API

2026 is the year in which Microsoft plans to pull the plug on EWS, and before this happens, I’m taking some time to go over my code samples in order to update them to the Graph API or alternatives, as needed. One such code sample I’ve used over the years …

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Free tool to manage directory settings in Entra ID

Microsoft still does not provide a GUI to manage Directory settings in Entra ID/Microsoft 365. If you are sick and tired of having to deal with the crappy syntax used in the Graph SDK for PowerShell cmdlets for working with directory settings and their corresponding template objects, this tool is for you. It is a simple windows forms-based UI that allows you to view, add, update and remove setting objects, including those associated with Microsoft 365 Groups. Some other quality of life improvements are also implemented, read the article for all details! …

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Last used data for authentication methods is now available on the Graph

The lastUsedDateTime property has been added to the authenticationMethods Graph API resource. While not all of the available methods seem to populate data for it just yet, it is still a useful addition and one that can enrich your reports with much needed detail. So tag along if you want to check out some examples on how to query lastUsedDateTime via the Graph API or the Graph SDK for PowerShell. …

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