MSOnline v1 PowerShell模块是否将被弃用及相关使用问题咨询

Let’s break down your questions clearly—this is a common pain point for admins working with Azure AD, so it’s good you’re digging into the details:

1. Is MSOnline v1 deprecated or soon to be? #

Short answer: Yes, MSOnline v1 is already in a deprecated state. Microsoft has officially announced that this module is being retired in favor of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. While it might still run today, Microsoft is no longer providing bug fixes, security updates, or technical support for it.

2. What’s the deal with the broken download link? #

The retired Microsoft Connect link you spotted is absolutely a sign of its deprecation. Microsoft has phased out old distribution channels for the module—now the only way to install it is via Install-Module MSOnline from the PowerShell Gallery. This is a temporary transitional measure, not an indication that the module is still supported long-term.

3. How long will MSOnline v1 still work? #

Microsoft hasn’t published an exact end-of-life date for when the module will stop functioning entirely, but based on their past deprecation cycles for similar tools, you shouldn’t rely on it for more than a few more months at most. As Azure AD evolves, new features won’t work with MSOnline, and existing functionality may start to break unexpectedly as Microsoft phases out backend support for the module’s old APIs.

4. What if the "v2" module doesn’t cover all v1 features? #

I assume you’re referring to the AzureAD module (often called the v2 counterpart to MSOnline) here. It’s true that early versions of AzureAD didn’t replicate every MSOnline feature, but Microsoft’s current recommended replacement is actually the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK—not the AzureAD module, which is also being deprecated in favor of Graph.

The Graph SDK is actively updated with new features and already covers most, if not all, of the functionality from MSOnline. If you run into a specific missing feature, check the Graph API documentation—chances are it’s either available in a newer SDK version or on the roadmap for upcoming releases.

Key Recommendation #

Start planning your migration to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK as soon as possible. This is the only module Microsoft will support long-term, and it’s built to work with all modern Azure AD (and Microsoft 365) features.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者thezar