Cloud and Microsoft 365
Explore Microsoft 365, cloud identity, email, and historical Google Apps integrations. Current guidance is separated from version-specific archive material.
Current guides
NIM, Entra, Okta, SailPoint, or ManageEngine: where to start
Compare identity automation tools by the work you need done: provisioning, delegated support, access governance, and verified offboarding.
Read articleMoving to Cloud-Only IT with Microsoft 365 E3 or E5
Plan a move to Microsoft 365: check identity dependencies, compare E3 and E5, pilot devices, and test recovery before retiring servers.
Read articleCustom Domain Email: Setup and Security for Small Businesses
Set up business email on your own domain, protect account ownership, configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and plan a mailbox migration without losing …
Read articleArchive and retrospectives
These articles describe earlier tools or a stated historical period. Read each article’s context before adapting its examples.
GaPoSh v0.04: Google Apps PowerShell Release Notes
September 2013 release notes for GaPoSh v0.04, a Google Apps PowerShell client with more than 50 commands at that release.
Read articleGaPoSh v0.01 Alpha: Google Apps PowerShell Client
The September 2013 GaPoSh alpha announcement, describing the first user-information commands and the original project feedback process.
Read articleBuilding GaPoSh for Google Apps: September 2013 Plan
A 2013 development plan for a Google Apps PowerShell client using the .NET library to manage users, groups, and other resources.
Read articleGoogle Apps Service Accounts and Delegation: 2013 Reference
A 2013 reference to Google API service accounts and domain-wide delegation, with the original documentation link.
Read articleGoogle Admin SDK Discovery with .NET: 2013 Example
A 2013 service-generator example for the Google Admin SDK Directory API using the Google .NET client and discovery document.
Read articleFlashPanel for Google Apps: 2012 Evaluation Note
A September 2012 note on evaluating FlashPanel for Google Apps domain administration and auditing, with the original screenshot.
Read articleGoogle Apps Password Sync for AD: 2012 Release Note
A 2012 announcement reference and implementation comment about synchronizing Active Directory password changes to Google Apps.
Read articleGoogle Apps for Education Integration Tools: 2012 List
A 2012 school integration resource list covering password sync, CAS, GAM, directory sync, PHP clients, and training.
Read articlePresenting Bethel’s Google Apps Migration at NCCE 2012
A March 2012 session announcement covering Bethel’s Google Apps migration decisions, training, technical work, and adoption.
Read articleBethel Google Apps Migration: NCCE 2012 Session Preview
A 2011 preview of a Bethel Schools NCCE 2012 presentation on its Google Apps migration, support, training, and technical integration.
Read articleGoogleHashUpdater on Windows Server 2008 R2: 2011 Notes
Historical troubleshooting notes for Hashing Password Filter and GoogleHashUpdater on Windows Server 2008 R2 with Google Data API 1.4.0.2.
Read articlePearson LMS with Google Apps Integration: 2011 News Link
An October 2011 reference to a Pearson learning platform announcement with Google Apps integration for education.
Read articleGoogle Docs 3.0 API with Zend and OAuth: 2011 Notes
Historical Google Docs 3.0 API integration notes using Zend GData, OAuth settings, and a school district portal.
Read articleBuilding iPad Work-Order Apps with Titanium: 2011 Notes
A 2011 school IT project using Appcelerator Titanium to give technicians mobile work orders and a staff and student directory.
Read articleRenaming a Google Apps User with GAM: 2011 Example
A historical GAM command for changing a Google Apps username and surname, with the original Python-based tool reference.
Read articleGoogle Documents in the Windows New Menu: 2010 Link
A 2010 reference to adding Google Documents shortcuts to the Windows Explorer New menu, linking to the original tutorial.
Read articleGoogle Apps mailto Handlers on Windows and Mac: 2010 Notes
Archived Windows registry and Mac Webmailer notes for opening mailto links in a Google Apps domain in 2010.
Read articleActive Directory to Google Apps Password Sync: 2010 Notes
A historical account of Hashing Password Filter, a custom Active Directory attribute, and Google Apps password synchronization in 2010.
Read articleGoogle Apps OAuth Integration with PHP: 2010 Notes
Archived 2010 notes on connecting a school portal to Google Apps with PHP and the domain OAuth controls available at the time.
Read articleGoogle Apps Mail and Calendar Portal Integration: 2010 Notes
A 2010 school portal integration note covering CAS sign-in, Gmail unread-mail feeds, and embedded Google Calendar views.
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