492982 – Microsoft Teams: Monitor DNS resolution failures and impact of proxy on Teams meetings with Best practice configurations dashboard in Teams admin center.

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams

Platform:

iOS, Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1103605

Details:

Teams administrators can use the Best practice configurations dashboard in Teams admin center for monitoring significant impact on meeting quality in their tenant due to DNS resolution failures or proxy (local or cloud).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-16

updated:
2025-09-05

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams administrators now have a useful tool in the Teams admin center called the Best practice configurations dashboard. This tool helps monitor and improve the quality of Teams meetings by identifying issues related to DNS resolution failures and the impact of proxies, whether they are local or cloud-based.

Think of DNS resolution like a phonebook for the internet. When you want to visit a website or connect to a service like Teams, your computer needs to look up the address of that service, just like you would look up a phone number to make a call. If there's a problem with this lookup process, it can slow down or disrupt your connection, much like dialing a wrong number and not getting through.

Proxies, on the other hand, act like middlemen in your internet connection. They can be local, sitting within your organization's network, or cloud-based, out on the internet. While proxies can provide benefits like security and privacy, they can also introduce delays or disruptions if not configured properly, similar to how a middleman might slow down a conversation by miscommunicating messages.

The Best practice configurations dashboard allows Teams administrators to keep an eye on these potential issues. By monitoring DNS resolution and proxy impacts, administrators can ensure that meetings run smoothly, much like a traffic controller ensuring that cars flow smoothly through an intersection without unnecessary stops or detours.

This feature is available across various platforms, including desktop, iOS, and web, making it accessible for administrators managing Teams in different environments. By using this dashboard, administrators can proactively address issues that might affect meeting quality, ensuring a better experience for all users.