381449 – Minecraft Education: Minecraft Education Summer Release (archived)

Product:

Minecraft Education, OneDrive

Platform:

Android, Education, iOS, Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

Details:

The next major update for Minecraft Education will include support for preview applications which can be installed side-by-side with the main Minecraft Education application. This update will add OneDrive-based cloud world storage for backup of worlds. It will also include the major features from Minecraft 1.21 such as trial chambers, breezes, and armadillos. More features will be announced soon!

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-02-07

updated:
2024-07-25

Public Preview Start Date

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Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for IT support during the transition to the new Minecraft Education update
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, IT Operations Managers
- Potential for increased ticket volume related to installation issues, compatibility concerns, and user inquiries about new features.
- Need for updated documentation and training materials for IT staff and end-users
- Roles impacted: IT Trainers, Documentation Specialists
- Ensuring that all staff are aware of the new features and how to troubleshoot potential issues will be critical to maintaining operational efficiency.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration of OneDrive for cloud world storage may require adjustments in existing cloud service configurations
- Roles impacted: Cloud Administrators, System Architects
- Dependencies on OneDrive's availability and performance could affect user experience, especially if there are outages or slowdowns.
- Potential compatibility issues with existing applications or systems that interact with Minecraft Education
- Roles impacted: Application Developers, System Integrators
- Any existing integrations with other educational tools or platforms may need to be tested and updated to ensure seamless functionality post-update.

References:
- Minecraft Education official site: [Minecraft Education](https://education.minecraft.net/)
- Microsoft OneDrive documentation: [OneDrive](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive)