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Retrieve User PIM Role Assignments and History with Microsoft Graph REST API

Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows administrators to manage role assignments efficiently, ensuring that users have the necessary permissions only when needed. By following a few simple steps, administrators can make users eligible for specific roles, activate roles as required, and manage both built-in and custom roles. This process enhances security by minimizing the duration and scope of privileged access, making it a crucial tool for maintaining a secure and compliant environment. In this article, we explore how to read a user's Microsoft Entra roles and history using PIM and the Microsoft Graph REST API.

Impact of the CrowdStrike Windows 10 BSOD

As reported in most media, we would like to inform you about a global outage caused by a erroneous software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike today, on July 19th. This Endpoint security solution is used in many organizations that caused Windows 10 computers to crash. See how to resolve this if your Windows computer is affected by the CrowdStrike update.

List Flows as Admin V2 API endpoint

A year ago, Microsoft announced the Transition to List Flows as Admin V2 action from deprecated List Flows as Admin action” for Power Automate. Well, we were using the old API endpoint until it stopped working recently. It took some time until we found workarounds or a successor. Also the PnP modules still are using the old API, and the endpoint address is currently not documented on any Microsoft website. Find it here!

GT365-Team deep links no longer work in v2 client

Microsoft is rolling out the new Teams v2 client. This is now a Single Page Application (SPA), which means generated deep links no longer work. Unfortunately, this also affects the GT365 solution 09 and 11, e.g. to open the settings of a team and the management of members with a button. Here you can find out why this is the case and what workarounds are possible.

Enhance your Copilot with Graph Connector relevance tuning

Utilizing Graph connectors simplifies the process of incorporating your data into Microsoft 365 search and Microsoft 365 Copilot, enhancing your experience with seamless integration. A fresh addition to Copilot’s capabilities is the Relevance Tuning feature, that significantly enhances Copilot's functionality.

Azure Logic Apps Toolbox 10-Dynamic access to keys and values ​​in a JSON object

In Azure Logic Apps, looping through objects is a common requirement. When we have prior knowledge of an object’s properties, the process is straightforward. However, things get more challenging when attempting to access properties dynamically. See a method to access data in a JSON object dynamically here.

Working with Microsoft Entra ID Applications - Part 2

In Part 2 of this series we look into setting up and managing applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant. In Part 1, I focused on how Azure AD applications can be used to provide secure access control to data and services. I demonstrated how to create an Azure AD application in the home tenant and the importance of integrating with Azure AD for centralized app registration, management, and security measures.

Working with Microsoft Entra ID Applications - Part 1

Microsoft Entra ID (or Azure AD) applications are cloud-based applications that can be integrated with Azure AD for authentication and authorization purposes. Using such applications provides a way to centrally manage and secure access to your cloud-based applications and services using Azure AD identities and credentials.

Create a new Viva Engage Community with Graph

In early 2023, Microsoft renamed Yammer to Viva Engage. This year we see the first small integration of Viva Engage with Microsoft Graph in beta. This article shows how to provision a new Viva Engage community, add owners and members using Graph in an Azure Logic app.

Women's History Month-2023 Edition Recap, looking forward to 2024

Back in 2022 I started to celebrate Women’s history month, which happens each year in March by highlighting women in technology that inspired me. March 8th is celebrated worldwide as Women’s day. At the end of March in 2022 it was clear that I wanted to continue the series because we are many. And I want all of them to shine, because every women makes an impact in the industry. Each of these women has made significant contributions to the tech industry, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.