Modernizing Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online
Introduction
Dynamic Distribution Groups are a powerful feature in Exchange Online. They allow organizations to create groups of users based on specific criteria and automatically add or remove members based on the criteria set. These groups can be used in many different ways, such as sending targeted emails to certain groups of users, or granting access to resources.
What’s new in Exchange Online?
Microsoft recently announced a major update to Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online. The update includes a number of new features and improvements, all aimed at making it easier to manage and use these groups.
New Features and Improvements
The new features and improvements to Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online include:
* Improved dynamic membership evaluation: The new dynamic membership evaluation feature allows for more granular control over the criteria used to add or remove members from the group.
* Dynamic group membership policies: Exchange Online now supports the ability to define policies that control how users are added or removed from dynamic groups.
* Enhanced group management capabilities: Exchange Online now supports the ability to quickly review, edit, and manage dynamic groups.
* Improved performance: Exchange Online now provides improved performance when managing large numbers of dynamic groups.
How to Use the New Features
The new features and improvements to Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online are easy to use. Here are a few examples of how you can use them:
* Create dynamic groups based on user attributes: You can now create dynamic groups based on user attributes such as job title, department, location, and more. This allows you to easily target emails or resources to the appropriate users.
* Define membership policies: You can now define policies that control how users are added or removed from dynamic groups. This allows you to ensure that only the users you want in the group are added or removed.
* Manage dynamic groups: You can now quickly review, edit, and manage dynamic groups. This allows you to easily keep track of your groups and make sure they are up to date.
Conclusion
The new features and improvements to Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online make it easier to manage and use these groups. With the improved dynamic membership evaluation, dynamic group membership policies, and enhanced group management capabilities, you can ensure that your dynamic groups are always up to date and that the right users are added or removed from the group.
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Modernizing Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online
