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The article discusses a simplified guide for Microsoft partners to identify upsell opportunities between Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard. The guide helps small and medium businesses (SMBs) improve collaboration, productivity, and security by leveraging Microsoft 365 solutions.
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You Should Know:
Key Differences Between M365 Business Basic & Business Standard
– Business Basic includes web and mobile versions of Office apps, Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams.
– Business Standard adds desktop Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and advanced security features.
Practical Commands & Steps for IT Admins
1. Check Current Subscription (PowerShell)
Get-MsolAccountSku
2. Upgrade License via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Set-MsolUserLicense -UserPrincipalName [email protected] -AddLicenses "tenant:STANDARDWOFFPACK" -RemoveLicenses "tenant:BUSINESS"
3. Verify Security Compliance (Defender for Business)
mdatp health
4. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Enhanced Security
Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName [email protected] -StrongAuthenticationRequirements @{}
Linux & Windows Security Enhancements
- Audit Active Logins (Linux)
last -a
- Check Suspicious Logins (Windows Event Logs)
Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='Security'; ID=4625}
What Undercode Say:
Microsoft 365 licensing can be complex, but understanding the differences between Business Basic and Business Standard helps optimize costs and security. Use PowerShell for bulk license management and Defender for Endpoint for threat detection.
- For Linux Sysadmins:
journalctl -u mdatp --no-pager -n 50
- For Windows Admins:
Get-MsolUser -All | Where-Object {$_.isLicensed -eq $true} | Select-Object UserPrincipalName, Licenses
Expected Output:
UserPrincipalName Licenses <hr /> [email protected] STANDARDWOFFPACK
Final Note: Always verify license compliance and security policies before migration. Use Microsoft’s official documentation for detailed comparisons.
References:
Reported By: Lauradandelot Mais – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
