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exchange/docs-conceptual/connect-to-exchange-online-powershell.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Connect to Exchange Online PowerShell
 author: chrisda
 manager: dansimp
-ms.date: 02/07/2023
+ms.date: 7/20/2023
 ms.audience: Admin
 audience: Admin
 ms.topic: article
@@ -62,14 +62,14 @@ Import-Module ExchangeOnlineManagement
 The command that you need to run uses the following syntax:
 
 ```powershell
-Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName <UPN> [-UseRPSSession] [-ExchangeEnvironmentName <Value>] [-ShowBanner:$false] [-DelegatedOrganization <String>] [-PSSessionOption $ProxyOptions]
+Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName <UPN> [-ExchangeEnvironmentName <Value>] [-ShowBanner:$false] [-DelegatedOrganization <String>] [-SkipLoadingFormatData]
    ```
 
 For detailed syntax and parameter information, see [Connect-ExchangeOnline](/powershell/module/exchange/connect-exchangeonline).
 
 - _\<UPN\>_ is your account in user principal name format (for example, `[email protected]`).
 
-- With the EXO V3 module (v3.0.0 or later), if you don't use the _UseRPSSession_ switch, you're using REST API cmdlets only. For more information, see [Updates for the EXO V3 module)](exchange-online-powershell-v2.md#updates-for-the-exo-v3-module).
+- With the EXO V3 module (v3.0.0 or later) and the [demise of Basic authentication (remote PowerShell) connections to Exchange Online](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432), you're using REST API cmdlets only. For more information, see [Updates for the EXO V3 module)](exchange-online-powershell-v2.md#updates-for-the-exo-v3-module).
 
 - When you use the _ExchangeEnvironmentName_ parameter, you don't need use the _ConnectionUri_ or _AzureADAuthorizationEndPointUrl_ parameters. Common values for the _ExchangeEnvironmentName_ parameter are described in the following table:
 
@@ -85,12 +85,12 @@ For detailed syntax and parameter information, see [Connect-ExchangeOnline](/pow
 
 - The _DelegatedOrganization_ parameter specifies the customer organization that you want to manage as an authorized Microsoft Partner. For more information, see the [connection examples later in this article](#connect-to-exchange-online-powershell-in-customer-organizations).
 
-- If you're behind a proxy server, you can use the _PSSessionOption_ parameter in the connection command, but only if you also use the _UseRPSSession_ switch. First, run this command: `$ProxyOptions = New-PSSessionOption -ProxyAccessType <Value>`, where \<Value\> is `IEConfig`, `WinHttpConfig`, or `AutoDetect`. Then, use the value `$ProxyOptions` for the _PSSessionOption_ parameter. For more information, see [New-PSSessionOption](/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/new-pssessionoption).
-
 - Depending on the nature of your organization, you might be able to omit the _UserPrincipalName_ parameter in the connection command. Instead, you enter the username and password or select stored credentials after you run the **Connect-ExchangeOnline** command. If it doesn't work, then you need to use the _UserPrincipalName_ parameter.
 
 - If you aren't using MFA, you should be able to use the _Credential_ parameter instead of the _UserPrincipalName_ parameter. First, run the command `$Credential = Get-Credential`, enter your username and password, and then use the variable name for the _Credential_ parameter (`-Credential $Credential`). If it doesn't work, then you need to use the _UserPrincipalName_ parameter.
 
+- Use the _SkipLoadingFormatData_ switch to avoid errors when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell from within a Windows service.
+
 - Using the module in PowerShell 7 requires version 2.0.4 or later.
 
 The connection examples in the following sections use modern authentication, and are incapable of using Basic authentication.
@@ -228,8 +228,6 @@ If you receive errors, check the following requirements:
 
 - A common problem is an incorrect password. Run the connection steps again and pay close attention to the username and password that you use.
 
-- To help prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, when you connect using the _UseRPSSession_ switch, you're limited to five open connections to Exchange Online PowerShell.
-
 - The account that you use to connect to must be enabled for PowerShell access. For more information, see [Enable or disable access to Exchange Online PowerShell](disable-access-to-exchange-online-powershell.md).
 
 - TCP port 80 traffic needs to be open between your local computer and Microsoft 365. It's probably open, but it's something to consider if your organization has a restrictive internet access policy.
@@ -365,7 +363,7 @@ This section attempts to compare older connection methods that have been replace
 
   $o365cred = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential ("[email protected]", $oauthTokenAsPassword)
 
-  $Session = New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://outlook.office365.com/PowerShell-LiveID/? DelegatedOrg=delegated.onmicrosoft.com&BasicAuthToOAuthConversion=true&email=SystemMailbox{bb558c35-97f1-4cb9-8ff7-d53741dc928c}@delegated.onmicrosoft.com -Credential $o365cred -Authentication Basic -AllowRedirection
+  $Session = New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://outlook.office365.com/PowerShell-LiveID/?DelegatedOrg=delegated.onmicrosoft.com&BasicAuthToOAuthConversion=true&email=SystemMailbox{bb558c35-97f1-4cb9-8ff7-d53741dc928c}@delegated.onmicrosoft.com -Credential $o365cred -Authentication Basic -AllowRedirection
 
   Import-PSSession $Session
   ```

exchange/docs-conceptual/connect-to-exchange-online-protection-powershell.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Connect to Exchange Online Protection PowerShell
 author: chrisda
 manager: dansimp
-ms.date: 7/14/2023
+ms.date: 7/20/2023
 ms.audience: Admin
 audience: Admin
 ms.topic: article
@@ -63,16 +63,14 @@ Import-Module ExchangeOnlineManagement
 The command that you need to run uses the following syntax:
 
 ```powershell
-Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName <UPN> [-UseRPSSession] [-PSSessionOption $ProxyOptions] [-ShowBanner:$false]
+Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName <UPN> [-ShowBanner:$false]
 ```
 
 For detailed syntax and parameter information, see [Connect-IPPSSession](/powershell/module/exchange/connect-ippssession).
 
 - _\<UPN\>_ is your account in user principal name format (for example, `[email protected]`).
 
-- With the EXO V3 module (v3.0.0 or later), if you don't use the _UseRPSSession_ switch, you're using REST API cmdlets only. For more information, see [Updates for the EXO V3 module)](exchange-online-powershell-v2.md#updates-for-the-exo-v3-module).
-
-- If you're behind a proxy server, you can use the _PSSessionOption_ parameter in the connection command, but only if you also use the _UseRPSSession_ switch. First, run this command: `$ProxyOptions = New-PSSessionOption -ProxyAccessType <Value>`, where \<Value\> is `IEConfig`, `WinHttpConfig`, or `AutoDetect`. Then, use the value `$ProxyOptions` for the _PSSessionOption_ parameter. For more information, see [New-PSSessionOption](/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/new-pssessionoption).
+- With the EXO V3 module (v3.0.0 or later) and the [demise of Basic authentication (remote PowerShell) connections to Exchange Online](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432), you're using REST API cmdlets only. For more information, see [Updates for the EXO V3 module)](exchange-online-powershell-v2.md#updates-for-the-exo-v3-module).
 
 ### Connect to Exchange Online Protection PowerShell with an interactive login prompt
 

exchange/docs-conceptual/connect-to-scc-powershell.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ To use the older Exchange Online Remote PowerShell Module (the V1 module) to con
   > [!NOTE]
   > If you're using version 3.2.0 or later of the module, and you don't use the _UseRPSSession_ switch in the **Connect-IPPSSession** command, you have access to REST API cmdlets _only_. For more information, see [Updates for the EXO V3 module)](exchange-online-powershell-v2.md#updates-for-the-exo-v3-module).
   >
-  > Remote PowerShell connections will deprecated in Security & Compliance PowerShell. For more information, see [Deprecation of Remote PowerShell (RPS) Protocol in Security and Compliance PowerShell](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432).
+  > Remote PowerShell connections will be deprecated in Security & Compliance PowerShell. For more information, see [Deprecation of Remote PowerShell (RPS) Protocol in Security and Compliance PowerShell](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432).
 
 - After you connect, the cmdlets and parameters that you have or don't have access to is controlled by role-based access control (RBAC). For more information, see [Permissions in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/mdo-portal-permissions) and [Permissions in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal](/microsoft-365/compliance/microsoft-365-compliance-center-permissions).
 

exchange/docs-conceptual/exchange-online-powershell-v2.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: About the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module and V3 module
 ms.author: chrisda
 author: chrisda
 manager: dansimp
-ms.date: 7/14/2023
+ms.date: 7/20/2023
 ms.audience: Admin
 audience: Admin
 ms.topic: article
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Version 3.0.0 or later is known as the EXO V3 module. The EXO V3 module improves
 
   - All available cmdlets in Exchange Online PowerShell and [virtually all cmdlets](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432) in Security & Compliance PowerShell are backed by the REST API.
 
-  - In Exchange Online PowerShell and in Security & Compliance PowerShell, REST API connections are used by default. You need to use the _UseRPSSession_ switch in the **Connect-ExchangeOnline** or **Connect-IPPSSession** command to access cmdlets in remote PowerShell mode.
+  - In Exchange Online PowerShell and in Security & Compliance PowerShell, REST API connections are used by default. You need to use the _UseRPSSession_ switch in the **Connect-IPPSSession** command to access cmdlets in remote PowerShell mode.
 
 - Consider the following items for connections in remote PowerShell mode:
   - Remote PowerShell connections are deprecated in Exchange Online PowerShell and will be deprecated in Security & Compliance PowerShell. For more information, see [here](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-in-exchange-online-re-enabling/ba-p/3779692) and [here](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/deprecation-of-remote-powershell-rps-protocol-in-security-and/ba-p/3815432).

exchange/exchange-ps/exchange/Connect-ExchangeOnline.md

@@ -679,6 +679,8 @@ The SkipLoadingFormatData switch avoids downloading the format data for REST API
 
 When you use this switch, the output of any Exchange cmdlet will be unformatted.
 
+Use this switch to avoid errors when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell from within a Windows service.
+
 This switch does not work with the UseRPSSession switch.
 
 ```yaml