408536 – Microsoft Viva: Document library card for Viva Connections Dashboard

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

This card will help operators add a card which will show all the files inside a directory for quick access.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-28

updated:
2024-08-28

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the new document library card is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to a lack of training on how to use the new feature effectively, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-is-microsoft-viva/ba-p/2151230

System Performance Issues
The introduction of the document library card could lead to performance issues if the underlying infrastructure is not adequately prepared to handle the increased load, resulting in slow access times or downtime.
   - roles: System Administrators, Network Engineers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-viva-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/

Configutation Options**

Configure Document Library Card
Set up the Document Library card in the Viva Connections Dashboard to display files from a specific directory.
   - technical instructions: 1. Go to the Viva Connections Dashboard. 2. Click on 'Add Card'. 3. Select 'Document Library Card'. 4. Configure the card by specifying the document library and directory path. 5. Save and publish the dashboard.
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/connections/dashboard, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/viva-connections-overview

Restrict Access to Document Library Card
Limit who can view or interact with the Document Library card in the Viva Connections Dashboard.
   - technical instructions: 1. Navigate to the SharePoint site associated with the document library. 2. Go to 'Site Permissions'. 3. Adjust permissions for users or groups to restrict access to the document library. 4. Ensure that the Viva Connections Dashboard reflects these permissions accordingly.
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/manage-site-permissions, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/manage-permissions-in-sharepoint