Excel performance improvements now take seconds running Aggregation functions
I’m excited to announce that faster Aggregation and RealTimeData functions are available in the latest M365 Monthly and Semi-annual preview channels! This is our next wave of Excel M365 performance improvements after Speedy Lookups to reinforce our commitment to making Excel M365 the new gold standard of Excel Performance. This time around we have even more improvements, starting with...
How to In-Place Upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019
As you know the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are out of support on January 14th, 2020. Customer will need to upgrade their Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to a newer version of Windows Server or migrate these servers to Microsoft Azure.Show available digital licenses in our Microsoft account in Windows 10 settings, activation
There needs to be a way to view available digital licenses inside our Microsoft account, I think in Windows settings => update and security => Activation would be the most suitable place. it has benefits, the most important one is so user can see their available licenses in their Microsoft account and make a wise decision based on that info. please upvote this feedback in feedback hub: https://aka.ms/AAbdhftKey End of Support dates for Office 2016, 2019 Apps & Productivity Servers
Important Notice for Users of Office 2016 and 2019: As we approach the end of support date on October 14, 2025, it is critical for businesses to consider upgrading to Microsoft 365 to maintain security, management, and productivity standards. For those with specialized requirements, Office LTSC and Exchange Server remain available. We encourage utilizing Microsoft's upgrade resources to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing support. Prompt action is recommended.
Announcing the retirement for Office Online Server
What’s changing? Microsoft is announcing the end of support and retirement for Office Online Server effective December 31, 2026. After this date, Office Online Server will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to modernizing productivity experiences and focusing on cloud-first solutions. To help stay secure and compliant, begin planning now to move to supported options, such as Microsoft 365. What does end of support mean? No more security updates. Systems running Office Online Server may be vulnerable to the evolving threat landscape. No bug fixes or technical support. Potential compliance risks. Unsupported software may put regulated organizations at risk of non-compliance. Why is this happening? Office Online Server was designed to provide browser-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for on-premises environments. As organizations have adopted Microsoft 365, Microsoft is focusing its browser-based Office app investments on Office for the Web to deliver secure, collaborative, and feature-rich experiences through Microsoft 365. What is the alternative for Office Online Server? If your organization relies on Office Online Server for browser-based document editing and collaboration, our recommended path is to transition to Microsoft 365, which includes cloud-powered versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Microsoft 365 offers: Real-time collaboration and sharing. Automatic updates and ongoing support. Enhanced security and compliance features. Integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business. Access to Microsoft 365 Copilot for AI-powered productivity. Learn more about Microsoft 365. And for organizations with 150+ licenses, consider engaging Microsoft FastTrack to support your planning and migration to Microsoft 365. For organizations using SharePoint Server Subscription Edition or Exchange Server Subscription Edition, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise and Office LTSC 2024 remain supported desktop clients for viewing and editing documents hosted on those servers. If your organization uses Office Online Server to host Excel workbooks in Power BI Report Server, that functionality will no longer be supported. Alternatives include viewing workbooks in the Excel desktop application or migrating to the Power BI service. Prepare to make your move Support for Office Online Server ends December 31, 2026. Continuing to use it after this date may expose your organization to security, compliance, and productivity risks. We therefore strongly encourage all customers to begin planning their transition to supported solutions today. Microsoft is committed to helping you prepare. Use the resources below to help you get started: Explore Microsoft 365 offerings for modern, cloud-powered collaboration. Engage your Microsoft account team and Microsoft FastTrack (150+ seats) for migration planning. See the instructions for how to disconnect Office Online Server from a SharePoint Server farm. Thank you for being a Microsoft customer!
E3 to E5 EEA upgrade
Hi team, If a customer has en E3 subscription purchased before October 1st, and then decides to make a partial upgrade to regular E5 after October 1st, is this possible? Or, will the customer need to make a partial upgrade to E5 EEA instead, and then buy Teams on the side? Br, NisImportant Office end of support reminders
Urgent Action Required. If you have Office 2016/2019 clients connecting to Microsoft 365 services or if you are running Office for Mac 2019, you need to act now. Review the crucial end-of-support actions you need to take to keep your environment running smoothly!
InPlace Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for VM v1 Types
Hello Community, I´m currently searching for a way to InPlace Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11. The Desktop-Image for the AVD Host is a VM with VM-Version 1. I already know that the basic need for a windows 11 installation is the activiation of TPM and secure boot. This can only be done with a VM in VM-Version 2. I already opened a microsoft ticket, but microsoft is telling me there is no way and we need to build new images with a fresh installation of windows 11. Is there already some knowledge in this community? Thank you in advance?
