For the acquisition of mailboxes, databases etc. of an online Exchange server LOGINventory uses the Powershell module ExchangeOnlineManagement. We would like to inform you that Microsoft has discontinued version 2 of this module for July 1, 2023. Therefore, all LOGINventory users will need to upgrade to version 3 of this module to ensure smooth functioning. In this article, we will explain how to check which version of the module is installed and how to install the latest version.
Checking the installed version
To determine which version of the ExchangeOnlineManagement module is installed on your system, you can perform the following steps:
1. Open a PowerShell session on your computer. You can do this by searching for “PowerShell” in the Start menu and selecting “Windows PowerShell” or “Windows PowerShell (x86)”.
2. Once you have opened a PowerShell prompt, type the following command:
Get-Module -Name ExchangeOnlineManagement -ListAvailable
This command retrieves information about the ExchangeOnlineManagement module, including the installed version(s). 3.
3. In the output of the command, look for the Version property. The installed version of the module is displayed there.
Sample output:
ModuleType Version Name ExportedCommands
---------- ------- ---- ----------------
Binary 2.1.0 ExchangeOnlineManagement {Connect-ExchangeOnline, Disconnect-ExchangeOnline, Get-ExoMailbox, ...
In this example, the version of the ExchangeOnlineManagement module is “2.1.0”.
Update to the latest version
To install the latest version of ExchangeOnlineManagement module, please follow these steps:
1. Open a PowerShell session with administrator privileges.
Run the following command to install the module:
Install-Module -Name ExchangeOnlineManagement -Force
This command downloads the latest version of the ExchangeOnlineManagement module from the PowerShell Gallery repository and installs it on your system. 3.
When prompted, confirm the installation by typing “Y” and pressing Enter.
4. Wait for the installation process to complete.
Note: Make sure you have PowerShell 5.1 or higher on your system to install the module successfully.
Conclusion
Updating the ExchangeOnlineManagement module to version 3 is important to ensure support and compatibility with your online Exchange Server. With LOGINventory you can continue to use the full functionality and benefit from the latest features. Check the installed version of the module and perform the upgrade as described, if necessary.
For more information or assistance with the update, please contact our support team and the LOGINventory documentation.