Explore modern architectural patterns, such as modular monolith or microservices, which can make migration smoother and dependency injection to simplify component swapping and insulating the parts of your applications using EWS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlanning the migration path now ensures your apps are ready well in advance of EWS retirement and with enough time to react to limitations.<\/p>\n
Call to action<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t wait for all known gaps to be addressed before starting your migration. Begin the analysis now, map out your path, and implement as much as possible using the available APIs. While Microsoft Graph continues to evolve and close feature gaps with EWS, some unanticipated issues may arise that require time to resolve. By acting early, you can ensure smooth transitions and unlock the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Graph.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
The retirement of EWS is an opportunity to improve your tenant\u2019s security posture, to modernize your applications and leverage the enhanced features provided by Microsoft Graph. With tools like the Admin Center Reports, App Usage Reports, and EWS Code Analyzer, you have everything you need to understand your exposure, analyze your migration paths, and make informed decisions. Let\u2019s work together toward a seamless migration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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