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Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Viva
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
(MC904542)
Details:
For the Copilot dashboard, the non-Copilot user cohort list and exclusion list can be managed by Global Administrators using AAD (Azure Active Directory) Groups.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-09-07
updated:
2024-10-05
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explanation for non-techies**
In the world of technology, things are always evolving, and it can sometimes feel like trying to keep up with the latest trends is like chasing a moving target. Recently, Microsoft introduced some changes that can help streamline the way we manage user groups and permissions, specifically with their Copilot dashboard in Microsoft Viva. Let’s break it down in simple terms.
Imagine you are organizing a big event, like a company-wide conference. You have a list of attendees who are invited (Copilot users) and another list of people who are not attending (non-Copilot users). To make things easier, you decide to use different colored wristbands to identify these groups. Now, instead of manually checking each person’s name on a list, you can just look at their wristband color to know if they should be there or not.
In the digital world, Microsoft Viva’s Copilot dashboard works similarly. Instead of wristbands, it uses AAD (Azure Active Directory) Groups to manage who gets access to certain features and who doesn’t. Global Administrators (think of them as the event organizers) can create and manage these groups to control access efficiently.
For example, let’s say you have a team of employees who need access to special tools and resources (Copilot users). You can create an AAD Group for them, and anyone in this group will automatically get the necessary permissions. On the other hand, if there are employees who should not have access to these tools (non-Copilot users), you can create a separate group for them. This way, you don’t have to go through each individual’s settings one by one.
Additionally, there might be specific individuals who need to be excluded from certain permissions, even if they are part of a larger group. Think of this as having a VIP list at your event. These VIPs might have special access or restrictions that differ from the general attendees. Using AAD Groups, you can create an exclusion list to handle these special cases, ensuring that everyone has the right level of access.
This system is like having a smart guest list that automatically updates and manages itself, making the job of the event organizer (or in this case, the Global Administrator) much easier. It ensures that the right people have access to the right tools without the need for constant manual updates.
In summary, the new changes in Microsoft Viva’s Copilot dashboard, managed through AAD Groups, simplify the process of controlling user access. By using these groups, Global Administrators can efficiently manage permissions, ensuring that everyone has the appropriate access without the hassle of manual updates. It’s like having a smart, automated guest list for your digital workspace.
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-10-05 | RM Release | October CY2024 | November CY2024 |
2024-09-18 | RM Release | September CY2024 | October CY2024 |
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