Securely Connect with Exchange Online PowerShell Using Modern Authentication
Overview
The Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview provides a secure and easy-to-use way to connect to Exchange Online using Modern Authentication. This new version of the Exchange Online PowerShell Module supports Modern Authentication, which is a more secure authentication mechanism than Basic Authentication. Modern Authentication enables administrators to access their Exchange Online environment using the same credentials used to log into the Office 365 portal.
Getting Started
To get started with the Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview, all you need to do is download the module from the PowerShell Gallery. The easiest way to do this is to open a PowerShell session, and then use the Install-Module command to install the ExchangeOnlineManagement module.
Using Modern Authentication
Once the Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview has been installed, you can use the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet to connect to Exchange Online using Modern Authentication. To do this, you will need to provide your credentials in the form of a User Principal Name (UPN) and password.
What’s Next?
Now that you have connected to Exchange Online using Modern Authentication, you can use the Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview to perform a variety of tasks. For example, you can use the Get-Mailbox cmdlet to retrieve a list of mailboxes in your organization, or the Get-MessageTrace cmdlet to retrieve the message trace logs for messages sent and received by your organization.
Conclusion
The Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview provides a secure and easy-to-use way to connect to Exchange Online using Modern Authentication. With this new version of the Exchange Online PowerShell Module, administrators can take advantage of the advanced security features offered by Modern Authentication, while also leveraging the powerful automation capabilities of PowerShell to manage their Exchange Online environment.
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Exchange Online PowerShell v2 Module Preview – Now More Secure
