Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft To Do? Organizing Personal Task Management in M365 E3/E5 from a Business Perspective

This article explains Microsoft To Do from a practical perspective, covering its relationship with Exchange Online, My Day, flagged emails in Outlook, how to choose between To Do and Planner, and secure reading via Microsoft Graph.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Purview eDiscovery? Searching for Evidence Data in E3/E5

An overview of Purview eDiscovery differences between E3 and E5, the new eDiscovery experience, and how to safely start searching, holding, and reviewing.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management? Investigating Insider Risks

A practical guide to Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management licensing, privacy, Alerts/Cases, and Forensic Evidence.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Purview DSPM? Overview of Data Risks

This guide outlines the role of Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management, E5/Purview Suite licensing, differences from the classic version, and initial verification steps.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Universal Print? Cloud printing with Microsoft 365 E3/E5

An overview of Universal Print E3/E5 licenses, monthly print job pools, print server migration, and the 2026 QR secure release changes.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Access? A beginner's guide to small-scale databases available in M365 E3/E5

An introductory guide to Access covering tables, primary keys, relationships, E3/E5, SQL, VBA, and multi-user operation.
Security

What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps? Cloud Discovery and E3/E5

This article outlines the roles of Defender for Cloud Apps and Cloud Discovery, the differences between E3 and E5, generative AI SaaS inventory, and the transition to Agent 365 in 2026.
Security

What is Microsoft Defender for Identity? Differences between E3/E5 and AD Protection

An overview of Defender for Identity's role, differences between E3/E5, sensor requirements, and safe verification steps when starting AD protection.
Security

What is Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 / Plan 2? Differences Between E3 and E5

This article provides a practical overview of the differences between Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 and Plan 2, as well as the upcoming change in July 2026 where Plan 1 will be included in E3.
Security

What is Microsoft Defender XDR? Basics of Cross-Product Investigation in the Defender Portal

We outline the role of Microsoft Defender XDR, the boundaries between E3/E5 and add-on licenses, and how to safely navigate Incidents and Advanced Hunting.