Microsoft Outage Bulletin

Notification of Service Disruption

Microsoft is currently experiencing an outage affecting various Microsoft services. This bulletin provides an update on the incident and the efforts being made to restore normal functioning.

Affected Services:

The following Microsoft services are experiencing disruption:

• Outlook.com
• Microsoft 365 (including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive)
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

Impact:

Users may experience issues when accessing these services, including:

• Unauthorized access to accounts
• Data corruption or loss
• Delayed or failed transactions
• Temporary loss of access to Microsoft applications

Root Cause:

Microsoft has identified a software issue as the root cause of the outage. The company is working to resolve the issue and restore normal functioning as soon as possible.

Remediation Efforts:

Microsoft is taking immediate action to mitigate the impact of the outage. The company is:

• Working to resolve the software issue
• Implementing temporary workarounds to minimize the disruption
• Collaborating with key partners and stakeholders to identify and address any additional issues

Expected Resolution Time:

Microsoft expects the outage to be resolved within the next 4-6 hours.

Workaround:

In the meantime, users can use the following workarounds to minimize the impact of the outage:

• Use alternative email clients or services
• Utilize backup systems or tools
• Temporarily suspend automated workflows or transactions

Communication:

Microsoft will continue to provide regular updates on the status of the outage through this bulletin and other official channels. The company encourages users to stay informed and monitor for critical updates.

Acknowledgement:

Microsoft apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this outage and acknowledges the impact it may have on users. The company is committed to resolving the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.

Summary:

This bulletin provides information on the Microsoft outage and the efforts being made to restore normal functioning. Microsoft is working diligently to resolve the issue and regrets any inconvenience caused. Users are advised to monitor official channels for updates and utilize recommended workarounds to minimize the impact.