Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) on X

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Microsoft 365 Status on X: "While we've restored the affected infrastructure to a heathy state, further load balancing is required to mitigate impact. We're directing traffic to alternate infrastructure to achieve recovery. More information can be found at https://t.co/uFnnN6T3jN or under MO1221364 if"

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    We're investigating a potential issue impacting multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. Further information can be found in the admin center under MO1221364.

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    We've identified a portion of service infrastructure in North America that is not processing traffic as expected. We're working to restore the infrastructure to a healthy state to achieve recovery. More information can be found at status.cloud.microsoft or under MO1221364 if

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    We're continuing to review what actions are required to restore the affected infrastructure to a heathy state and rebalance the service traffic to achieve recovery. More information can be found at status.cloud.microsoft or under MO1221364 if accessible.

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    While we've restored the affected infrastructure to a heathy state, further load balancing is required to mitigate impact. We're directing traffic to alternate infrastructure to achieve recovery. More information can be found at status.cloud.microsoft or under MO1221364 if accessible.

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    We're rebalancing traffic across all affected infrastructure to ensure the environment enters into a balanced state. We’re proceeding as quickly as possible and this approach will help us identify any additional actions needed for recovery. More info can be found at

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    We're continuing to refine our load balancing configurations to address residual imbalances across the environment. More info can be found at status.cloud.microsoft or under MO1221364 if accessible.

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    We’re refining our load balancing efforts to optimize performance and reduce potential impact. In parallel, we’re assessing alternative solutions to reinforce recovery and enhance long term stability. More info can be found at status.cloud.microsoft or under MO1221364 if

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    We’re seeing continued improvements in service availability and functionality as a result of our load-balancing efforts. We’re actively monitoring performance and making targeted adjustments to further improve stability and availability, while continuing recovery actions to

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    We've restored access to the affected services and mail flow remains stable. While recovery efforts remain ongoing, we are methodically addressing the small number of remaining affected services to ensure full service stability. More info can be found at status.cloud.microsoft

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    We've confirmed that impact has been resolved. Full details can be found under MO1221364 within your Microsoft 365 admin center.

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    As mentioned in the closure communication of MO1221364, if users are experiencing any residual issues, clearing local DNS caches or temporarily lowering DNS TTL values may help ensure a quicker remediation.

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    msft365status, your status portal doesn't load! How about in your post mortem you discuss creating a status portal that isn't dependent on the same infrastructure that when down also takes out our status portal?