Microsoft is Killing AzureAD MSOnline Powershell Modules

Attention IT Professionals! Microsoft is killing AzureAD MSOnline Powershell Modules. In a recent announcement, Microsoft Announced the retirement of AzureAD MSOnline PowerShell Modules.

Microsoft previously informed users about its plans to discontinue support for three outdated PowerShell modules: AzureAD, Azure AD Preview, and MSOnline.

Azure AD PowerShell is a set of PowerShell cmdlets designed to interact with and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) resources. These modules provide IT administrators with a command-line interface for performing various tasks related to user management, group management, access control, and other directory-related operations within Azure AD.

If you have been using PowerShell scripts with AzureAD MSOnline modules, they might not work as expected. Microsoft has stopped supporting these modules, so your scripts might not function properly anymore. This change affects both Azure AD and the preview version. It is essential to understand these changes to avoid any issues with your scripts.

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Microsoft is Killing AzureAD MSOnline Powershell Modules

Microsoft is discontinuing support for Azure AD MS Online Powershell Modules, which means that after March 30, 2024, users will no longer receive updates or assistance.

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How Does this Deprecation Feature Impact Your Organization

This change will significantly affect your organization if you use any deprecated PowerShell modules associated with Azure AD. The following is the impact of using this deprecated powershell module.

• Without updates or support from Microsoft, the deprecated PowerShell modules may become less reliable.
• Unsupported software poses security risks
• Unsupported software may violate compliance standards
• Migrating scripts and workflows from deprecated PowerShell modules to alternative solutions
• Employees who work with PowerShell scripts may require training to learn how to use alternative tools effectively
• Ensuring continued support and functionality for managing Azure AD resources is essential for maintaining business continuity and productivity.

Preparing for the Deprecation

You should review your existing workflows to determine if any PowerShell scripts utilize the deprecated modules (Azure AD, Azure AD-Preview, or MS Online). You should develop a migration strategy to transition from the deprecated modules to Microsoft Graph APIs and Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK.

• Consider factors such as script complexity, resource availability, and timeline constraints.

Deprecation of PowerShell Modules

After March 30, 2024, the only support provided for the Azure AD, Azure AD Preview, and MS Online PowerShell modules will be assistance migrating to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. Following the announcement of deprecation, only security fixes will be offered for these modules.

• Once these modules are officially deprecated, they will still function for at least 6 months before retirement.
• Users are strongly encouraged to transition to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK during this period to ensure continuity and access to the latest features and capabilities.

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