View members of a dynamic distribution group in Exchange Online
The table is a comparison of how to view members of a dynamic distribution group in Exchange Online using the native admin center and M365 Manager Plus.
Exchange admin center (EAC)
Steps to view members of a dynamic distribution group in Exchange Online using the native admin center
Log in to the EAC.
Navigate to Recipients > Group > Dynamic Distribution List.
Choose the dynamic distribution group whose members you wish to view.
Navigate to the Members tab.
Click View all members under the Members section.
M365 Manager Plus
Steps to view members of a dynamic distribution group using M365 Manager Plus
Log in to M365 Manager Plus andnavigate to the Reports tab > Azure Active Directory > Group Reports.
Under the Member Based Reports section, click Dynamic Distribution Group Members.
Select the tenant from the Microsoft 365 Tenant drop-down menu.
Click Generate Now.
Limitations of using the EAC admin center
Administrators need to be assigned the necessary roles and permissions to modify groups and its permissions.
Configuring complex permission settings and modifying them in bulk require PowerShell scripting, which can be complex for non-technical users.
If the group has custom attributes or extensions associated with it, administrators need additional permissions.
Managing a large number of members or groups can be cumbersome within the admin center, which may lead to inefficiencies.
While the admin center provides some automation features, it may not offer the level of automation required for complex group management tasks.
Benefits of using M365 Manager Plus to bulk add group members
Assign tasks to technicians without the need to elevate their native privileges.
M365 Manager Plus provides a user-friendly interface for configuring group settings, user permissions, and security policies, often without needing PowerShell.
M365 Manager Plus offers a wide range of group management capabilities, including bulk group creation, bulk group modification, group member management, and more, all from a single interface.
Highly customizable features that allow organizations to tailor their platform to their specific needs and requirements. Additionally, it is scalable, capable of supporting organizations of all sizes.
Management actions come built-in with M365 Manager Plus and can be performed at the click of a button.
