#Microsoft 365 fix

[waledxman123]

Microsoft Outlook and Teams Outage: What Happened and What to Expect

On November 25, 2024, Microsoft services, including Outlook, Teams, and the Microsoft Store, faced widespread disruptions. The outage began early in the morning, with reports surging around 8 AM ET, coinciding with the start of the workday for many users. Microsoft identified the root cause and began rolling out a fix. However, the resolution process has been gradual, with some services still impacted as targeted restarts take longer than anticipated. Microsoft has promised updates as they work toward full restoration.

This outage underscores the challenges of maintaining seamless operations for essential productivity tools, especially as businesses and individuals rely heavily on digital communication platforms. Microsoft advises affected users to monitor their service health dashboards for real-time updates.

For further details, visit sources such as Windows Central and Microsoft’s official channels【10】

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Microsoft Outlook and Teams Outage: Detailed Insights

On November 25, 2024, users worldwide reported significant disruptions to key Microsoft services, including Outlook, Teams, and the Microsoft Store. This outage severely impacted businesses and individuals relying on these tools for communication and collaboration. Reports began surfacing as early as 4 AM ET, with a sharp spike at 8 AM ET as the workday commenced. By mid-morning, millions were unable to access emails, schedules, or Teams functionalities.

Timeline of Events

Microsoft began investigating the issue early and identified the problem affecting Exchange Online and Teams’ calendar functionalities. At 9:06 AM ET, the company acknowledged the outage on its Microsoft 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter), assuring users that a fix was underway. Initial updates indicated progress in deploying patches, but the restoration process proved slower than expected. As of midday, manual restarts for affected servers were still ongoing, leaving many without full access.

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What Caused the Outage?

While Microsoft has not publicly disclosed technical specifics, the incident underscores the complexity of managing cloud-based services at scale. Early reports suggest server configurations or software updates might have triggered the disruptions. Microsoft’s gradual rollout strategy aims to minimize broader impacts, ensuring stability during restoration.

Global Impact

The outage hit hard in regions where Microsoft 365 services are vital for productivity, including North America and Europe. Businesses dependent on Outlook for email and Teams for virtual meetings experienced delays and cancellations, forcing many to revert to alternative tools or communication methods.

Current Status

By late evening on November 25, Microsoft reported that its fix had reached 98% of affected environments. However, isolated issues persist, with Microsoft advising users to check the admin center for updates under the case number MO941162. Full restoration is expected soon, though no exact timeline has been provided.

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Lessons and Considerations

This outage highlights the growing dependence on cloud services and the need for contingency planning. Organizations should evaluate backup communication tools and ensure staff are prepared for sudden disruptions.

For updates, users are encouraged to monitor Microsoft’s service dashboards and official communication channels. As the situation evolves, Microsoft’s response will likely shape customer trust and future service reliability.

[techdirectarchive]

How to fix "You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation"

[leveragehunters]

CoPilot in MS Word

I opened Word yesterday to discover that it now contains CoPilot. It follows you as you type and if you have a personal Microsoft 365 account, you can't turn it off. You will be given 60 AI credits per month and you can't opt out of it.

The only way to banish it is to revert to an earlier version of Office. There is lot of conflicting information and overly complex guides out there, so I thought I'd share the simplest way I found.

How to revert back to an old version of Office that does not have CoPilot

This is fairly simple, thankfully, presuming everything is in the default locations. If not you'll need to adjust the below for where you have things saved.

Click the Windows Button and S to bring up the search box, then type cmd. It will bring up the command prompt as an option. Run it as an administrator.

Paste this into the box at the cursor: cd "\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun"

Hit Enter

Then paste this into the box at the cursor: officec2rclient.exe /update user updatetoversion=16.0.17726.20160

Hit enter and wait while it downloads and installs.

VERY IMPORTANT. Once it's done, open Word, go to File, Account (bottom left), and you'll see a box on the right that says Microsoft 365 updates. Click the box and change the drop down to Disable Updates.

This will roll you back to build 17726.20160, from July 2024, which does not have CoPilot, and prevent it from being installed.

If you want a different build, you can see them all listed here. You will need to change the 17726.20160 at step 4 to whatever build number you want.

This is not a perfect fix, because while it removes CoPilot, it also stops you receiving security updates and bug fixes.

Switching from Office to LibreOffice

At this point, I'm giving up on Microsoft Office/Word. After trying a few different options, I've switched to LibreOffice.

You can download it here for free: https://www.libreoffice.org/

If you like the look of Word, these tutorials show you how to get that look:

www.howtogeek.com/788591/how-to-make-libreoffice-look-like-microsoft-office/

www.debugpoint.com/libreoffice-like-microsoft-office/

If you've been using Word for awhile, chances are you have a significant custom dictionary. You can add it to LibreOffice following these steps.

First, get your dictionary from Microsoft

Go to Manage your Microsoft 365 account: account.microsoft.com.

One you're logged in, scroll down to Privacy, click it and go to the Privacy dashboard.

Scroll down to Spelling and Text. Click into it and scroll past all the words to download your custom dictionary. It will save it as a CSV file.

Open the file you just downloaded and copy the words.

Open Notepad and paste in the words. Save it as a text file and give it a meaningful name (I went with FromWord).

Next, add it to LibreOffice

Open LibreOffice.

Go to Tools in the menu bar, then Options. It will open a new window.

Find Languages and Locales in the left menu, click it, then click on Writing aids.

You'll see User-defined dictionaries. Click New to the right of the box and give it a meaningful name (mine is FromWord).

Hit Apply, then Okay, then exit LibreOffice.

Open Windows Explorer and go to C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\LibreOffice\4\user\wordbook and you will see the new dictionary you created. (If you can't see the AppData folder, you will need to show hidden files by ticking the box in the View menu.)

Open it in Notepad by right clicking and choosing 'open with', then pick Notepad from the options.

Open the text file you created at step 5 in 'get your dictionary from Microsoft', copy the words and paste them into your new custom dictionary UNDER the dotted line.

Save and close.

Reopen LibreOffice. Go to Tools, Options, Languages and Locales, Writing aids and make sure the box next to the new dictionary is ticked.

If you use LIbreOffice on multiple machines, you'll need to do this for each machine.

Please note: this worked for me. If it doesn't work for you, check you've followed each step correctly, and try restarting your computer. If it still doesn't work, I can't provide tech support (sorry).

[chaoskirin]

Today, While I was in the middle of typing an email, Microsoft Outlook 365 popped up a window demanding feedback. And boy did I have shit to say.

I had to keep the swearing out, because apparently any report I make is duplicated and sent to the IT department. But the text I ended up sending follows:

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God, I have so much to tell you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. First: Stop messing with everything. Outlook works fine, but you keep changing things that don't need changing. Moving buttons around. Turning on features that I have explicitly turned off for not working before. Just today, you turned on the auto-suggestions again, which would be great if it actually worked. Instead, when it suggests anything you don't accept, it just mashes words together. Do you know how it feels to be typing a professional email and you miss one of those failures and send your email anyway? I mean, to be fair, I caught ten, so I still got a 90% on the ol' Microsoft-sanctioned-typo-factory. But the person I emailed doesn't see it that way, do they? They see that I mashed three words together like there was a wasp on the space bar.

Plus, my signature keeps getting deleted. Not just switched to nothing, but completely deleted. Which means I have to re-make that every time your developers get bored and decide to re-haul a program that absolutely never needs re-hauling. I remember once a couple months ago the attachment button just disappeared, and there was no way for me to attach a final bill. I had to actually use my personal gmail address to send an email to a customer because for about 16 hours, it was impossible to attach anything.

But, you say, I should have sent error reports. And I did. But the question in my mind always comes back to "why are you messing with something that does not need changing?" The only thing that ever happens is that you change aesthetics. Colors. This time the boxes are gone. Do you think you're at risk of losing customers? Do you think you have to keep things new and fresh? No. People are shackled to you. You have a quasi-monopoly and a stranglehold on a whole lot of workflows. People cannot leave you. In the world of word processing and spreadsheets, you are Alcatraz. You don't have to change things to keep people here.

Instead, long-time bugs continue to plague everything I do within this hell-suite of software. Sometimes when I try to start typing in the body of the email, outlook decides that, no, I don't want to type an email! I want to send the other emails in my inbox to the archive, where, if I don't notice this, they will sit and fester forever. There's also the bug where I create an email and it duplicates it and puts it in my drafts. Or the bug where it just creates a blank email and puts it in my drafts. Do you want to know how many blank emails I've deleted from my drafts folder? There are not enough numbers in existence to count this.

If you REALLY want to know how to improve Outlook and this message isn't just going into the wilderness like all those notebooks from the hit-TV-show-where-nobody-liked-the-ending, LOST, then please. Listen. From the bottom of my heart and from the top of my lungs: Stop changing everything. Nothing needs changing. Just run a good service. Get your programmers onto fixing longstanding bugs instead of trying to make an email and scheduling program look like a fashion show in Paris.

And if I seem a little ticked off in this message, it's because your request for feedback popped up in the middle of me compiling an email, which was just about halfway done. Outlook, in all its wisdom, decided that I didn't actually need that email and went ahead and deleted all the text in it. All of it. So after I finish giving you an earful, I'm going to have to retype it.

Hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.

[warlockisaslur]

[ microsoft 365 goes down

guess whose work from home gig just got real interesting

(40+ calls from home depot stores because their server-reliant cash recyclers are now down. a thing i cannot fix.)

im gonna. scream. ]

[meret118]

Former employee says software giant dismissed his warnings about a critical flaw because it feared losing government business. Russian hackers later used the weakness to breach the National Nuclear Security Administration, among others.

Escalating disruptions continued hours after Microsoft said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.

[mah28384]

Microsoft Outage: Outlook and Teams Restoration Time Remains Unclear as Company Deploys Fix

Microsoft Outage: Outlook and Teams Restoration Time Remains Unclear as Company Deploys Fix

Microsoft faced a major service disruption today, with its widely used tools, Outlook and Teams, experiencing significant outages. As millions of users across the globe rely on these platforms for communication and productivity, the outage has created widespread frustration and operational challenges. The company has acknowledged the issue and is actively working on deploying fixes, though the restoration timeline remains uncertain.

What Happened?

Reports of issues began flooding in early Monday, with users complaining of being unable to access emails on Outlook or participate in meetings on Teams. According to CNN, the outage appears to have stemmed from a technical failure in Microsoft 365’s infrastructure, which supports multiple Microsoft services. Users reported that not only were these apps down, but additional services within the Microsoft ecosystem were also lagging or completely unresponsive.

Impact of the Outage

As highlighted by CBS News, the outage disrupted both businesses and individuals alike. Microsoft Teams, a cornerstone for remote work, saw users unable to join meetings, send messages, or collaborate on shared documents. Similarly, Outlook’s downtime hampered email communication, a critical tool for businesses.

Many organizations that rely heavily on Microsoft’s tools for day-to-day operations were forced to find alternative communication methods or simply pause work until the services were restored. The scale of the impact underscores the dependence on cloud-based services like Microsoft 365.

Microsoft’s Response

Microsoft has acknowledged the issue through their status page and social media channels, stating they are aware of the problem and actively working to resolve it. According to Forbes, the company is deploying fixes and monitoring the situation closely. However, the timeline for full restoration remains unclear, leaving users in limbo.

The company has not yet disclosed specific details about what caused the disruption, but experts speculate that it may be related to a configuration issue or a server failure. Microsoft has promised regular updates as they work to resolve the problem.

Reactions from Users

Unsurprisingly, the outage has sparked significant backlash on social media. Frustrated users took to Twitter and LinkedIn to share their experiences, with many voicing concerns about the reliability of cloud services. Hashtags like #MicrosoftOutage and #OutlookDown began trending shortly after the disruption was reported.

While some users vented their frustrations, others saw humor in the situation, sharing memes about the reliance on technology in modern workspaces.

What’s Next?

As Microsoft works to resolve the issue, businesses and individuals may need to explore temporary solutions. Experts recommend having backup communication tools, such as Slack or Zoom, ready for situations like these. Additionally, it’s an important reminder for organizations to ensure they have contingency plans in place for such outages.

While Microsoft has a strong track record for reliability, today’s outage highlights the risks associated with depending entirely on cloud-based services. It remains to be seen how quickly the company can restore full functionality and what steps they will take to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Final Thoughts

This outage has been a stark reminder of how essential tools like Outlook and Teams have become in the modern workplace. As millions await the restoration of services, questions linger about the cause of the disruption and how Microsoft will address these challenges moving forward. For now, patience and contingency planning are the only paths forwar

[tocitynews]

A Widespread Microsoft Outage Disrupted Flights, Banks, Media Outlets And Companies Around The World On Friday And Highlighted Dependence On Software From A Handful Of Providers – New York City reporting

The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, and escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing it.

Microsoft 365 posted on X that the company was “working on rerouting the impacted traffic to alternate systems to alleviate impact in a more expedient fashion” and that they were “observing a positive trend in service availability.”

Major disruptions reported by airlines and airports grew. Flight tracking website Flightaware reports more nearly 1,000 flights canceled and over 12,000 more are delayed. Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, Newark , La Guardia and Boston Logan International Airport lead Flightaware's "misery map" with the most delays and cancellations.

In the U.S., the FAA said the airlines United, Delta and Allegiant had all been grounded. American Airlines lifted its ground stop just after 5 a.m ET, saying they were able to "safely re-establish operations."

An earlier ground stop for Frontier Airlines was lifted just after midnight, and the carrier said they had resumed normal operations, for now.

Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport slept on a jetway floor, using backpacks and other luggage for pillows, due to a delayed United flight to Dulles International Airport early on Friday.

Across the pond, Edinburgh Airport said the system outage meant waiting times were longer than usual. London’s Stansted Airport said some airline check-in services were being completed manually, but flights were still operating.

The budget airline Ryanair said they are "experiencing disruption across the network due to a global third party IT outage which is out of our control. We advise all passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.”

Widespread problems were reported at Australian airports, where lines grew and some passengers were stranded as online check-in services and self-service booths were disabled. Passengers in Melbourne queued for more than an hour to check in, although flights were still operating. Airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas were severely affected by the outage.

News outlets in Australia — including the ABC and Sky News — were unable to broadcast on their TV and radio channels, and reported sudden shutdowns of Windows-based computers. Some news anchors broadcast live online from dark offices, in front of computers showing “blue screens of death.” Telecommunications providers, banks and media broadcasters were also disrupted as they lost access to computer systems. Outages reported on the site DownDetector included the banks NAB, Commonwealth and Bendigo, as well as internet and phone providers such as Telstra. The New Zealand banks ASB and Kiwibank said their services were down.

Television stations in the United Kingdom were being disrupted by the computer issues.

Hospitals in Britain and Germany also reported problems.

Israel’s Cyber Directorate said that it was among the places affected by the global outages, attributing them to a problem with the cybersecurity platform Crowdstrike. The outage also hit the country’s post offices and hospitals, according to the ministries of communication and health.

In South Africa, at least one major bank said it was experiencing “nationwide service disruptions” as customers reported they were unable to make payments using their bank cards at grocery stores and gas stations.

Numerous European airlines are using manual check-in.

[gregorygerwitz]

also i just saw this beauty in your WIP list (Shattered (Mouse-centric angst, past Mouse/OC, eventual cozy trio) and now I need it!!!!

Hello hello hello!

Shattered is such an old WIP now, and I really do love it and I want to finish it one day, but I haven't touched it in a while! I don't even think it made the transfer from Google Docs to Microsoft 365 when I switched last year. So it's just a 7k+ document I haven't touched in 9+ months. But! Like I said! It's a concept I really love!

It definitely is going to be very, very angsty. Which, I know most people aren't surprised by, when it comes to me, but this one will require more trigger warnings than even I usually put on my fics? Simply because there's two different timelines that I'm following - the first timeline is where the fic starts, with a 3am call made to Jay because Mouse got into a fight with his boyfriend and needs somewhere to stay for a night or two while things get fixed; the second timeline is told through flashbacks, and that relationship Mouse has had with his boyfriend over the last year, and how it started, and how it really fell apart and turned into something toxic and abusive. I get to play with Mouse's mommy issues and how they affect other parts of his life, and I'm really excited to explore that when I have time again!

This fic did start with me saying "for Mouse to initiate touch and/or allow physical comfort, I would have to completely shatter him." Hence the name of the document/in my WIP list. I just want him to be broken down so completely that he will let people hug him and actually comfort him in ways that he wouldn't normally allow. I'm giving him a happy ending, I promise. He gets to live with Jay and Hailey and recover and heal from a whole year of some really shitty treatment, and then yes, eventually, Mouse/Jay/Hailey my beloved polycule.

As a little treat, I'll include a little snippet of what I have so far! 💜

Hailey walked ahead of him to open the door to the back seat, and he tried to move quickly while not being rough. The head that had come to rest against his shoulder made him want to run, to use every ounce of his energy to get them to the hospital faster, as if that would be any better than using the truck. At least the truck had warm air and blankets, and it was safer with the potential for ice with the weather the way it was. But he still wanted to hurry, especially when a hand weaseled past the edge of the blanket to weakly grip the edge of his jacket.

Bad sign.

Worst sign.

Catastrophic sign.

"I'm sorry. I have to put you down so I can drive. The truck is warm, I promise."

The hand only held onto his jacket that much tighter, still weak but no less than absolutely determined. It wasn't going to be easy, getting him to let go so that they could get somewhere safe, and gentleness was the only tactic that Jay knew how to employ. Forcing the fingers clinging to him to let go would only cause more problems that they could easily avoid dealing with. He had to be gentle, or they risked being fought back against, and while his first desire when they arrived was to cause the biggest scene possible, he was more aware of the situation.

[edsbacktattoo]

I was tagged by @epersonae to discuss my writing process and strap in because it’s fucking strange! 💕

Do you write in order?

100%. Unfortunately I am rather stupid, so my brain can’t maintain coherency if I need to go back and revisit something. It needs to be completed in order. This has in fact led to more than one frustrated breakdown about fic. I will go from Point A to Point B if it kills me. If I don’t know what to do next, I can’t just do the vague -insert short line here about what they’re doing and come back to it later-. I will sit there, completely stuck, until it occurs to me. I do not recommend this and I am also insane.

How fully formed does your writing come out the first try?

About 85%. Once I have that first draft, I look it over and find typos or missing words, etc. Once it’s cleaned up, I start to fix things that don’t flow right or sound strange in my head.

How many drafts do you go through?

Usually one. I will use a second draft if I get really really stuck and have to start again. But I don’t tend to use a whole bunch of drafts, I just keep tweaking the first until it’s in a place I’m happy with.

Tell me about your process.

Please keep in mind that I am very deranged so this almost completely does not make sense.

I usually sit down in bed with a cup of tea or some ice water and start writing. Usually I will have music playing out loud because if I’m using headphones - even though I love them usually - they will make me feel overwhelmed. I play music out loud very very quietly or, if I need to concentrate real hard, I write in silence. And then I just go.

After I get that first word vomit onto the page, I fix it up until it’s legible. I read it over paragraph by paragraph and fix each one as I go.

Then! This is the weird bit!

I have all of my work saved to my microsoft 365 account, which means I can access it from any device that has the app. So! If I’m inspired through the day — usually at work, I can add to it from my phone. In fact, I also do a lot of my writing first thing in the morning straight from my phone. Don’t ask why that happens, I haven’t an answer.

Anyway! After a shift at work, I will sit in my car on the rooftop parking lot of my building, and read my stuff aloud to myself.

I was talking to @skysofrey about this yesterday (while I was sitting in my car and talking to her lmao it’s a safe space <3) but, I used to think doing this was strange. Like 12 months ago I would have punched myself in the throat for even thinking it. But they taught us about this method at uni (thank you, Ursula K. Le Guin I love you forever and ever) and now I can’t finish a piece without reading it aloud first.

Once it’s been read aloud, the wonderful and amazing @tisziny beta reads it for me (I owe them my life) and then I make according adjustments. And then it’s done! :D

I will (no pressure ofc) tag @blakbonnet @wearfinethingsalltoowell @chocolatepot and @abigailpents and also anyone who feels like joining in!! This was fun!

[cetastech]

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Being a Microsoft Gold Partner, we provide unbeatable solutions rather than quick-fix goods by utilising the expertise of our staff. Our staffs comprise specialists in microsoft 365 erp software for construction with years of knowledge and the necessary credentials. They have completed projects and provided helpful answers to challenging support issues over the years.

[pteltdxelware]

Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia by Xelware Pte Ltd

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to manage and troubleshoot Office 365 environments is crucial for businesses and IT professionals. With the increasing adoption of Microsoft Office 365, organizations require skilled administrators who can ensure smooth operations, resolve issues efficiently, and optimize system performance. This is where the Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia, offered by Xelware Pte Ltd, becomes essential.

Why Choose the Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course?

As businesses migrate to cloud-based solutions like Office 365, the demand for proficient administrators continues to grow. This course by Xelware Pte Ltd is tailored to equip IT professionals with the practical knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Participants learn to manage Office 365 services, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure a seamless user experience.

The course is designed for IT administrators, support technicians, and anyone responsible for managing Microsoft 365 environments. Whether you're new to Office 365 or looking to deepen your expertise, this training offers valuable insights.

What You Will Learn in the Course

The Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia provides comprehensive training on:

Office 365 Overview

Understanding the core components of Office 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.

Exploring subscription options and licensing models.

Administration and Configuration

Setting up and managing user accounts, groups, and roles.

Configuring security and compliance settings to safeguard organizational data.

Managing email flow and policies in Exchange Online.

Office 365 Tools and Features

Optimizing collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Managing file storage and sharing with OneDrive for Business.

Leveraging analytics and reporting for better decision-making.

Troubleshooting Techniques

Identifying and resolving connectivity issues.

Troubleshooting email delivery problems and service outages.

Diagnosing performance bottlenecks and optimizing resources.

Integration and Migration

Best practices for integrating Office 365 with existing systems.

Planning and executing migrations to Office 365 from on-premises systems.

Ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime during transitions.

Why Xelware Pte Ltd?

Xelware Pte Ltd stands out as a leading provider of Microsoft training courses. Here’s why IT professionals in Australia trust Xelware:

Certified Trainers The course is taught by Microsoft-certified instructors with extensive industry experience. Their hands-on approach ensures participants gain practical knowledge.

Comprehensive Curriculum The course content is updated regularly to reflect the latest developments in Office 365, keeping participants ahead of the curve.

Interactive Learning Xelware emphasizes an interactive learning experience with real-world scenarios and live demonstrations, ensuring a deeper understanding of concepts.

Flexible Training Options The course is available online, allowing participants in Australia to learn from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Recognized Certification Upon completion, participants receive a certification that enhances their credentials and boosts career opportunities.

Benefits of Enrolling in the Course

The Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia offers numerous benefits, including:

Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Gain the ability to diagnose and fix issues quickly, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Career Advancement: Certification in Office 365 administration opens doors to new job opportunities and higher pay scales.

Operational Efficiency: Learn to optimize Office 365 environments, leading to better resource utilization and cost savings for your organization.

Increased Confidence: Develop confidence in managing complex Office 365 configurations and addressing challenges effectively.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

IT administrators managing Office 365 environments.

Support technicians handling user queries and system troubleshooting.

Business professionals seeking to understand Office 365’s capabilities.

IT managers planning to migrate to or enhance their Office 365 infrastructure.

How to Get Started

Enrolling in the Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia is simple. Visit Xelware Pte Ltd’s website to register. The course is available at competitive prices, and participants can choose flexible schedules to suit their needs.

Conclusion

Microsoft Office 365 is the backbone of modern business operations, and managing it effectively is a valuable skill. The Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting Course in Australia by Xelware Pte Ltd provides a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. It prepares IT professionals to excel in their roles and contribute significantly to organizational success.

Take the next step in your career with Xelware Pte Ltd’s comprehensive training. Equip yourself with the skills to manage and troubleshoot Office 365 like a pro!

[mediahousepressin]

Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlook Experience Widespread Outage, Fix in Progress

[djafas50]

Microsoft Confirms Resolution of Massive Outlook and Teams Outage

Microsoft has announced that it has largely resolved a major outage that affected critical services like Outlook and Teams, which caused widespread disruptions globally. The outage, which began early on the morning of May 20, impacted thousands of users, primarily those relying on Microsoft 365 services, including businesses and educational institutions.

Cause of the Outage

According to Microsoft, the disruption was caused by an issue in its Wide Area Network (WAN). A configuration change led to network connectivity problems, affecting services such as Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 applications. Microsoft swiftly rolled back the change and began monitoring system recovery. Throughout the process, the company provided updates via its Microsoft 365 Status page and social media platforms.

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Impact and User Reactions

The outage created significant challenges for businesses and individuals who depend on Microsoft 365 for daily operations. Users reported being unable to access their email, schedule meetings, or communicate through Teams. This incident highlighted the critical dependency on cloud services and the far-reaching impact when disruptions occur. Platforms like Down Detector saw a sharp increase in reports, especially from North America and Europe.

Microsoft’s Response and Recovery

Microsoft’s rapid response and transparency in addressing the issue earned praise from some IT experts. The company deployed fixes within hours and confirmed that services had stabilized by late morning. Microsoft assured users that it is taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future, emphasizing the importance of network reliability and continuous monitoring.

Broader Context

This outage is part of a pattern of increased cloud service disruptions across the tech industry, raising questions about infrastructure resilience. Just last week, a similar outage briefly affected Microsoft’s Azure platform. Despite these issues, experts note that Microsoft has a strong track record of resolving problems quickly compared to other service providers, thanks to its advanced telemetry and monitoring systems.

While the situation has now been largely resolved, Microsoft continues to investigate potential residual issues with some Exchange Online services and advises users to monitor their admin centers for updates.

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[kraggnawagg1]

Microsoft’s Outlook and Teams Outage: What You Need to Know

On November 25, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant outage affecting its widely used services, including Outlook, Teams, and Exchange Online. The issue began around 3 a.m. ET and disrupted email access, online meetings, and other collaborative tools globally. Microsoft identified a recent system change as the likely cause and has been rolling back the update while manually restarting affected systems. As of late morning, approximately 70% of impacted services were restored, with efforts ongoing.

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Users reported errors like “Service Unavailable” and “HTTP 503” on platforms such as DownDetector. While Microsoft has been updating its progress on social media, official status pages remained silent, frustrating many. The timing of the outage, right before Thanksgiving, sparked both frustration and humor online

Microsoft Services Outage: What Happened and Its Impact

On Monday, November 25, 2024, millions of users worldwide were disrupted by a massive outage affecting Microsoft’s key services, including Outlook and Teams. The issues began early in the day, around 3 a.m. ET, with users encountering errors such as “Service Unavailable” and “HTTP 503” when trying to access emails, schedule meetings, or collaborate through Microsoft Teams.

Root Cause and Response

Microsoft quickly identified a recent system update as the likely culprit and initiated a rollback to restore functionality. By mid-morning, 70% of the affected systems were reportedly fixed, and efforts to manually restart remaining servers were ongoing. Despite this progress, users reported continued problems on platforms like DownDetector, where complaints surpassed 3,000 at peak hours.

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Scope and Reactions

The outage affected not only Teams and Outlook but also broader Microsoft 365 services, including OneDrive and Word Online. Businesses, schools, and individual users faced delays in work and communication. Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were flooded with posts ranging from frustration to humor. Some noted the irony of a major disruption just days before the Thanksgiving holiday, when reliance on digital tools often spikes.

Microsoft’s Communication

The company used its social media channels to update users, while its official status pages remained inconsistent in reflecting the issue. This discrepancy led to confusion, with some questioning Microsoft’s transparency during the crisis.

Lessons and Next Steps

As of the latest updates, Microsoft continues to monitor and address the situation. This incident highlights the risks of centralized reliance on cloud-based tools and the importance of robust contingency planning for businesses. While many services are back online, the ripple effects of the outage may linger as organizations assess its impact on their operations.

This widespread disruption underscores how vital these platforms have become in modern professional and personal life, raising questions about resiliency and support during failures.

On November 25, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant outage affecting its widely used services, including Outlook, Teams, and Exchange Online. The issue began around 3 a.m. ET and disrupted email access, online meetings, and other collaborative tools globally. Microsoft identified a recent system change as the likely cause and has been rolling back the update while manually restarting affected systems. As of late morning, approximately 70% of impacted services were restored, with efforts ongoing.

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On Monday, Microsoft suffered a major service disruption that impacted Microsoft 365, causing problems for users of Outlook, Exchange, and Teams. The outage started at about 4 a.m. Eastern Time, and quickly grew, affecting more than 5,300 users by noon.The technical issue mainly affected Exchange Online and the calendars in Microsoft Teams. As a result, users were unable to access their emails, cloud storage, and scheduling tools. Microsoft recognized the problem early on Monday and explained on X that it was caused by a "recent change" that they were in the process of undoing.By 9 a.m., Microsoft began addressing the issue by deploying patches and manually restarting the affected machines. Although they announced that about 98% of the impacted systems had been reached, the company still encountered difficulties in the recovery process. By 2 p.m., the tech company was still struggling to fully restore all services.At some point, the incident was likened to the CrowdStrike outage in July, which had widespread effects around the world. However, the 365 outage wasn't as severe, although it still created significant inconvenience for businesses and office workers.Despite the disruption, some users in the U.S. found humor in the situation. Many joked online about enjoying the unexpected break, especially with the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaching.Throughout the day, Microsoft kept users informed about the situation. They acknowledged the "significant impact" the service disruption had caused and assured everyone that they were committed to fixing the issues as quickly as they could. However, they did not provide a specific timeline for when all services would be fully restored. Read the full article