check before: 2025-06-15
Product:
Exchange
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
The behavior of the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet in Exchange Online is being updated to enhance security by limiting the scope of domain data returned. This change will take effect in June 2025 and may impact scripts or tools that rely on retrieving all federated domains by default.
Details:
To enhance security and reduce potential data exposure, we are updating the behavior of the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet in Exchange Online. This change limits the scope of domain data returned by the cmdlet.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC-High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-June 2025 and is expected to complete by late June 2025.
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Created:
2025-05-24
updated:
2025-05-24
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in June 2025, the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet in Exchange Online will require users to specify the domains they want information about, rather than providing details for all domains by default, necessitating updates to scripts and tools that rely on the previous behavior.
Direct effects for Operations**
Limited Data Retrieval
Scripts or tools relying on the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet may fail to retrieve necessary domain data, leading to operational disruptions.
- roles: Exchange Online Administrators, IT Support Teams
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
Increased Support Queries
Users may experience confusion or issues due to the change in data retrieval, leading to an increase in support requests and queries.
- roles: IT Support Teams, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
Automation Failures
Automated processes that depend on the cmdlet may fail, causing delays in operations and potential data processing issues.
- roles: Exchange Online Administrators, DevOps Engineers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
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Enhancing Script Reliability
With the change in behavior of the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet, scripts that rely on fetching all federated domains will break. This presents an opportunity to review and enhance existing scripts to explicitly pass required parameters, thus improving their reliability and reducing the risk of failures.
- next-steps: Conduct a comprehensive audit of all scripts and tools that utilize the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet. Update them to ensure they pass domain parameters explicitly. Test the updated scripts in a controlled environment before full deployment.
- roles: Exchange Administrators, IT Support Teams, DevOps Engineers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
Training and Communication Plan
This update may cause confusion among users and administrators who are accustomed to the previous behavior of the cmdlet. Developing a training and communication plan can enhance user experience and ensure smooth transitions by informing stakeholders about the changes and their implications.
- next-steps: Create training materials and sessions for Exchange Online administrators and support teams to explain the changes. Develop a communication strategy to notify all affected users and provide guidance on adapting to the new cmdlet behavior.
- roles: IT Managers, Training Coordinators, Exchange Administrators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
Automation of Parameterized Queries
The requirement to explicitly pass parameters to the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet can lead to opportunities for automating the process of generating these queries based on user needs. This can streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- next-steps: Explore the possibility of developing a tool or script that automatically generates parameterized queries for the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet based on user input or predefined criteria. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop a prototype.
- roles: Exchange Administrators, Developers, Business Analysts
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/important-update-to-the-get-federationinformation-cmdlet-in-exchange-online/4410095
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