409961 – Microsoft Viva: Copilot dashboard access can be granted using Entra groups

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Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

(MC892650)

Details:

In the coming months, the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard access can be granted by Global admins using Microsoft Entra ID (AAD) Groups. This will reduce the manual effort of the admins.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-08

updated:
2024-11-07

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased administrative efficiency
- Role Impacted: Global Administrators
- Description: The ability to grant access to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard via Entra groups will streamline the process, reducing the time spent on manual access management.
- Reference: [Microsoft Entra Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/enterprise-users/groups/groups-overview)

- Potential for misconfiguration
- Role Impacted: IT Security Administrators
- Description: With the new access method, there is a risk of incorrect group configurations leading to unauthorized access or denial of service for legitimate users.
- Reference: [Microsoft Security Best Practices](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/best-practices-for-azure-active-directory-groups/ba-p/3681390)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Dependency on Microsoft Entra ID
- Role Impacted: IT Service Managers
- Description: The change relies heavily on the stability and performance of Microsoft Entra ID, which could affect access to the Copilot Dashboard if there are outages or issues.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Service Health](https://status.office365.com/)

- Interoperability with existing Microsoft 365 services
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Teams
- Description: The integration of Entra groups with Microsoft 365 services may require updates or adjustments to existing workflows and policies, potentially leading to temporary disruptions.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Integration](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/integrate-microsoft-365-services?view=o365-worldwide)

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-11-07RM StatusIn developmentLaunched
2024-10-22RM ReleaseSeptember CY2024October CY2024
2024-09-17RM ReleaseAugust CY2024September CY2024

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