When it comes to managing Microsoft users and identities, what task causes the most frustration for your IT Administrators?

Architecture Strategy

Hybrid administration (across on-prem and Office 365)28%

Keeping groups accurate and up to date53%

Managing and optimizing Office 365 licenses16%

Creating new user accounts1%

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IT Manager in Construction2 years ago

I believe we should speak about Azure AD and AD as totally different for management

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What is the most effective frequency for 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports?

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Once every 2 weeks43%

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