About this tag
The authentication migration tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about transitioning authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID, including the retirement of service principal-less authentication by 2026. Topics include enterprise identity management, cloud security, and the shift to more secure authentication protocols. Users share insights on planning migrations, impact on legacy systems, and best practices for compliance. This tag is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing Microsoft identity platforms.
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    Exchange Online PowerShell Retires -Credential December 2026

    Exchange Online PowerShell automation that passes -Credential to Connect-ExchangeOnline or Connect-IPPSSession must be found and rewritten before the December 2026 client-side cutoff. Start with unattended jobs: scheduled tasks, Azure Automation runbooks, Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions...
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    Microsoft Entra ID Retires Service Principal-Less Authentication by 2026: What Organizations Need to

    The End of an Era: Microsoft Entra ID’s Move Away from Service Principal-Less Authentication In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft’s approach to identity and access management has been a compass for the industry. With the news that Microsoft Entra ID will officially retire service...