Posts made by JROK

That is true... thanks!

@wrx7m said in Upgrading to E3 from Business Premium O365 ADConnect:

Okta

Mostly want to make sure upgrading will not affect the sync portion.

Question...
We have a basic Business Premium O365 subscription that syncs with Win2012.r2 using ADconnect.
Email is cloud side.

Will upgrading to E3 subscription affect the ADconnect sync?

@scottalanmiller
Very helpful... Thank you....

@scottalanmiller
Thanks for input. That has been the direction I am taking. ..and when CFO tells me to do something and I do, he then demands 'on whose authority are you doing' - so CYA email or recorded only.

And the original company and other company employees are fantastic... just the CFO and vendor.

@scottalanmiller
Agree... all of which I have pointed out to Board members and CFO... CFO is taking on CIO, CEO, etc roles.

And no authorization or clarification on IT role.... hence my 'protect my ass' emails.

@JROK
Yet....

@JaredBusch
No CEO .... only a CFO...

So multiple companies nationwide (5+) are merging... 700 employees total.... currently 1 of 3 IT people (no plans to hire?) ... only a CFO making decisions... 1 year into merger ... I am only IT & Global admin on new O365 domain.... CFO hired 'long time colleague' and MSP vendor to 'run the show'..... his personal cc tied to domain ... tried from day one to do pre-plan IT due diligence ... was shot down... Logged into admin portal to set up new user and what do I see.... 12 non-user accounts ([email protected], [email protected], etc) ALL with E5+EMS3 subscriptions.... So send Vendor email and here is the convo....

Me: why are subscriptions being used here?
Vendor: They were initially listed as regular users on their sheet. They are going to be transitioned after their migration.
Me: Why are we paying for subscriptions instead of using Group or shared mailbox?

vendor: Unfortunately it wasn’t until yesterday I learned they aren’t actual users using those accounts as primary accounts. As mentioned after the migration we will determine what is the best option for the need. But don’t want to make licensing changes during the migration. If these mailboxes are in need of being added to a mobile device they will need an exchange only license. There may be other determining factors besides that that will make the decision. We are still determining which type to switch to after the migration. But shared or groups may not be an option given the needs. But they are being considered.

Me: If you are not checking prior to migrating, that is a huge problem.
This should have all been determined prior to migration. (Was not included or made aware.)

vendor: It was determined that they were regular users before the migration and that is why the licenses were assigned. As I told you yesterday(vendor was told yest.) I was told that in fact that not be the case. It is not a problem to adjust after the fact if that needs to happen. And as I told you there have been discussions around that already. It is not a problem at all and can be easily adjusted.

At this point CFO, and two others are copied.

CFO to me: How exactly is this a huge problem?

(okay this is where I WTF - you are a CFO?????
$525/month unnecessary expense for starters - huge ethics issue on vendor and CFO - who oh yeah - is the one who authorizes his expenses to be paid.)

I did respond.... but please .... chime in and tell me your thoughts.... find a new job is taken LOL....
Personally, if I could I would fire both CFO and Vendor.... not up to me. But did feel good to vent!