An Overview of Exchange Online PowerShell V3 Module General Availability
The Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module is now available on the PowerShell Gallery, and is the preferred way to connect to Exchange Online PowerShell. The new Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module provides a more modern, unified experience to manage your Exchange Online organization. In this blog, we are going to cover the features and benefits of the new Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module.
Benefits of Exchange Online PowerShell V3 Module
The Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module provides a number of benefits, including:
* A unified experience to manage your Exchange Online organization.
* A more modern, consistent look and feel.
* The ability to use modern authentication protocols, such as multi-factor authentication.
* Improved performance.
* The ability to use modern PowerShell commands, such as the new Get-User cmdlet.
* The ability to use modern scripting languages, such as PowerShell 6.x.
Features of Exchange Online PowerShell V3 Module
The Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module provides several features, including:
* The ability to use modern authentication protocols, such as multi-factor authentication.
* The ability to use modern PowerShell commands, such as the new Get-User cmdlet.
* The ability to use modern scripting languages, such as PowerShell 6.x.
* Support for Office 365 tenants.
* The ability to manage Exchange Online mailboxes, recipients and more.
* The ability to view and manage Exchange Online settings.
* The ability to manage Exchange Online services, such as Outlook, Skype for Business and OneDrive for Business.
How to Get Started Using the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 Module
To get started using the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module, you need to install it on a computer that is running Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, or a later version of Windows. You can install the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module by using the following command:
Install-Module -Name ExchangeOnline
Once the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module is installed, you can connect to your Exchange Online organization by using the following command:
Connect-ExchangeOnline
After you have connected to your Exchange Online organization, you can start using the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module to manage your Exchange Online organization. For more information about how to use the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module, see the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 documentation [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/exchange/exchange-online/exchange-online-powershell-v2/exchange-online-powershell-v2?view=exchange-ps].
Conclusion
The Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module is now available on the PowerShell Gallery, and is the preferred way to connect to Exchange Online PowerShell. The new Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module provides a more modern, unified experience to manage your Exchange Online organization. It provides numerous features and benefits, such as improved performance, modern authentication protocols, and the ability to use modern PowerShell commands. We hope this blog has given you a better understanding of the Exchange Online PowerShell V3 module and how to get started using it.
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Exchange Online PowerShell V3 Module General Availability