Dave Stork

@davestork.nl

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Cloud Architect @ Rubicon | MVP | MCT | MSc | Atheist | NL&EN | co-author practicalpowershell,com | Opinions = mine | He/Him | Socials: https://about.me/dmstork

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Selfie of Dave Stork in front of the Microsoft logo near the Visitors Center
A laptop on a countertop workspace displays a space-themed lock screen. Beside it sits a plate of rice, beans, chips, and vegetables, a dessert cup with berries, a can of ginger ale, a fork, a blue case, and a black sleeve, all near a power outlet with a charger connected.
A selfie photo with Dave Stork smiling in the right side and with the Microsoft logo from East Campus on the left in the background.
Photo of Dave Stork smiling and pointing to his own name on the Wall of MVPs during the 2026 MVP Summit
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Colorful illustrated promo for the MVP Summit, showing hills, trees, buildings, a bridge with a bike symbol, a mountain, and stylized tech‑themed clouds, with the text ‘MVP Summit, March 24–26, 2026.’
Dave Stork taking a selfie in front of a conference presentation screen at Exchange Summit 2026 in Würzburg. The slide behind him displays the talk title ‘IAM and Exchange: Frenemies in Hybrid Organizations’ by Dave Stork.
Photos of the lunch. On the left: Plate with broccoli, potatoes, meat with gravy, chicken, fish, hash brown, and a bowl of egg ball soup on a white table. On the right: Apple strudel with powdered sugar with cinnamon sauce and pannacotta and fresh berries on a Maritim Hotel table setting.”
Me holding my speaker badge in blue with the text "Exchange Summit 2026" at the top. In black letters on white bar the name Dave Stork. At the bottom a yellow bar with in red Speaker written. In the background a view over Würzburg.
Promotional poster for Exchange Summit 2026 featuring Dave Stork and his talk on IAM and Exchange in hybrid organizations. Event dates: February 24–25, 2026 in Würzburg. Background includes email icons and a laptop with Dave’s photo.
Promotional poster for Exchange Summit 2026 featuring Dave Stork and his talk on IAM and Exchange in hybrid organizations. Event dates: February 24–25, 2026 in Würzburg. Background includes email icons and a laptop with Dave’s photo.
Promotional graphic for Workplace Ninjas Denmark 2026 featuring the event logo, session title “Mastering Mailflow: Strategies to Protect Your Organization,” the date and time “Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:45,” and a circular headshot of speaker Dave Stork. The website “wpninjas.dk” appears in the bottom right corner.
The image shows a small historical room furnished in an 18th‑century style. At the center is a wooden writing desk with a polished surface, accompanied by two upholstered chairs—one positioned behind the desk and one in front of it. The chairs have wooden frames and patterned fabric, suggesting a formal or period‑appropriate design. The floor is covered by a richly colored, ornate rug featuring intricate geometric and floral motifs. Mounted prominently on the wall above the desk is a large vertical scroll or banner. It displays a well‑known passage from the United States Declaration of Independence in bold, decorative lettering. The text emphasizes the phrases “created equal,” “unalienable Rights,” and “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Below the quote, the banner attributes the passage to the Declaration of Independence, dated 1776. The room’s walls are painted in a muted, warm tone, and the lighting is soft, giving the space a museum‑like atmosphere. The overall setting appears curated to evoke the environment of an early American statesman’s study or a historically significant meeting room. The furniture arrangement, the preserved style, and the prominently displayed founding‑era text all contribute to a sense of reverence and historical reflection.
Comic-style panel featuring Microsoft’s Clippy, the animated paperclip assistant, with expressive eyes and raised eyebrows. Clippy stands on the left, speaking to a Formula 1 driver in a bright red race car on the right. The driver wears a red helmet and suit, gripping the steering wheel. A speech balloon above Clippy reads: “I’m seeing you are trying to win Formula 1. Do you need assistance?” The background is beige with a textured, newspaper-like feel. The style is cartoonish and lighthearted, with clean lines and bold colors.
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Promotional poster for Exchange Summit 2026 featuring Dave Stork and his talk on IAM and Exchange in hybrid organizations. Event dates: February 24–25, 2026 in Würzburg. Background includes email icons and a laptop with Dave’s photo.
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Table with new capabilities coming in 2026 for different #Microsoft365 plans
Screenshot of Microsoft Certified Trainer certificate to Dave Stork. Having the logo on the righthandside. Below the text "You have successfully met all requirements and are recognized as a Microsoft Certified Trainer in the MCT Program." and "Membership Start : 4 December, 2025, Membership End : 31 December, 2026, Active MCT Since : 21 July, 2015"
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Screenshot of Message Center ID MC1123830. Title: Microsoft Lens app will retire Summary: Microsoft Lens mobile app will retire starting September 15, 2025, with new installs disabled by mid-October and removal by mid-November. After December 15, 2025, new scans can't be created. Users should switch to Microsoft 365 Copilot app for scanning; no admin action is required.
Screenshot of Message Center post #MC1123830 titled Microsoft Entra: Action Required - Update Conditional Access Policies for Azure DevOps Sign-Ins. Summary: Microsoft Entra requires updating Conditional Access policies by September 4, 2025, to explicitly include Azure DevOps (App ID: 499b84ac-1321-427f-aa17-267ca6975798) for secure sign-ins. Policies targeting the Windows Azure Service Management API will no longer protect Azure DevOps access. Microsoft Entra ID P1 or higher license is needed.
Screenshot of Microsoft Message Center MC1120871 post with this text: Important Update: Teams Meeting Join URL Validation Summary: Microsoft Teams will validate meeting join URLs starting September 30, 2025 (November 30 for GCC/DoD) to prevent altered or rewritten links from being used. Security products must avoid rewriting these URLs to prevent users from being blocked. No admin action is needed, but organizations should update security policies accordingly.
Photo of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award which is transparant glass with a globe and text. In a triangle from below to right there is transparant blue glass. On the left there are multiple transparant rings with the 12 award years from 2014-2026 engraved on black and additional 5&10 year blue rings. Text is “We recognize and value your exceptional contributions to technical communities worldwide”
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An exhausted Dave Stork in a gray hoodie and cap wears a lanyard with a badge labeled "MVP Summit 2025." The badge reads "Dave Stork," mentions "M365 Microsoft 365 Exchange," "Netherlands," and "MVP." It features colorful building illustrations. Background: black-lined wall.
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A name badge for the MVP Summit reads "Dave Stork, M365, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Netherlands, MVP." It hangs on a lanyard with "Microsoft MVP" printed on it. The background features colorful icons, "#MVPSummit," and the Microsoft logo.
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A presentation slide titled "Exchange Server Roadmap Update" is shown. The slide details updates and changes to the Exchange Server roadmap, including release dates, support timelines, and security measures. The presentation is viewed on Microsoft Teams, with control icons visible at the top.
Close-up of a conference badge for the Exchange Summit 2025. The badge has a blue background with a digital network design featuring small envelope icons. The text reads "Dave Stork" in white, "SPEAKER" in bold red letters on a yellow background, and "Exchange Summit 2025" in white at the bottom.
Created with Copilot Image Creator. Stressed businessperson juggling a barrage of blue and red email envelopes, cartoon-style.
Banner met wit achtergrond met de tekst in bruinoranje: "Microsoft Exchange" en eronder in blauw "door Dave Stork". In het midden aan de onderkant word het SimplifyNow Academy logo getoond. Aan de rechterkant is een getekende variant van mijn avatar met mijn gezicht, lachend en in pak met een roze gestreepte stropdas.
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