Time Running Out for Azure AD and MSOL PowerShell Modules

Knowledge that Microsoft had plans for Azure AD PowerShell deprecation has been around for a couple of years. Now the time has come when things happen. Cmdlets that set licenses for Azure AD accounts are now retired and will stop working on or before June 30, 2023. If you haven’t already upgraded scripts, it’s time to do so.

Microsoft Sets New Deprecation Schedule for Azure AD PowerShell

Lots of news has emerged from Microsoft recently regarding the deprecation of the Azure AD PowerShell module and the older MSOL module. Although dates have slipped from the original June 30, 2022 deadline, the signs are that Microsoft will retire the modules in early 2023. However, the Azure AD and MSOL license management cmdlets will stop working on August 26, 2022, so that’s the immediate priority for script upgrades.

Microsoft Lays Out Future for Azure AD PowerShell Module

Anyone writing PowerShell code against Azure Active Directory probably uses the Azure AD module. In June 2022, Microsoft will deprecate the API underpinning the Azure AD module. Tenants who want to use PowerShell to create scripts to automate administrative processes will need to move to Graph API calls or use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. Either way, there’s a bunch of work to do to upgrade scripts.