Since our recent post explaining the different versions of Exchange Online PowerShell modules, we have been asked: What’s the best way to move from using Exchange PowerShell v1 module with Basic auth...
Updated Jul 07, 2022
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This is in regards to Scenario 2 and 3. What is the difference between these cmdlets.
Connect-IPPSSessionConnect-IPPSSession -ConnectionUri https://ps.protection.outlook.com/powershell-liveid/Connect-IPPSSession -ConnectionUri https://ps.compliance.protection.outlook.com/powershell-liveid/The middle one (protection) seems to be doing Connect-ExchangeOnline in disguise (Get-Mailbox is working, but not Get-Compliance*). Hence its bit confusing on why exactly it would be required. In that case we should be able to use Connect-ExchangeOnline with compliance URL to connect to S & C as well (doesn't connect). Or its it the same cmdlet, with default predefined Uri embedded in it.