check before: 2024-05-04
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Global and Engage admins can manage Microsoft Viva Engage without a dedicated service plan after a change in May 2024. Other admin roles still require a "Viva Engage Core" plan. Admins should adjust licenses accordingly and update documentation. Rollout is automatic.
Details:
Updated June 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
To align with best practices for Microsoft 365 core workload administration, we are changing the service plan requirements for certain admin roles in Microsoft Viva Engage. After this change rolls out, Global admins and Engage admins (also called the Yammer administrator role in Entra ID) will have the ability to perform Viva Engage administration without being assigned a service plan for Viva Engage.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 393230.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by the mid-June 2024 (previously late May).
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Created:
2024-04-20
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2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Changes in Licensing Management
- Global and Engage admins will no longer need a dedicated service plan for managing Microsoft Viva Engage, which may lead to a reduction in administrative overhead.
- Roles Impacted: Global Admins, Engage Admins
- Dependencies: Licensing management systems, user access controls, and compliance tracking tools may need updates to reflect the new licensing structure.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Licensing](https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/engage/manage-engage-licenses-microsoft-365block-users-who-dont-have-viva-engage-core-licenses)
- Potential for Increased User Access
- With the removal of licensing requirements for certain admin roles, there may be an increase in the number of users who can access and manage Viva Engage, potentially leading to a more collaborative environment.
- Roles Impacted: Engage Admins, Global Admins, IT Support Staff
- Dependencies: User training and support documentation may need to be updated to ensure that new users understand their roles and responsibilities within the platform.
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Product Plans](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/teams-products)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Messages | To align with best practices for Microsoft 365 core workload administration, we are changing the service plan requirements for certain admin roles in Microsoft Viva Engage. After this change rolls out, Global admins and Engage admins (also called the Yammer administrator role in Entra ID) will have the ability to perform Viva Engage administration without being assigned a service plan for Viva Engage.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 393230. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by the end of May 2024. | Updated June 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
To align with best practices for Microsoft 365 core workload administration, we are changing the service plan requirements for certain admin roles in Microsoft Viva Engage. After this change rolls out, Global admins and Engage admins (also called the Yammer administrator role in Entra ID) will have the ability to perform Viva Engage administration without being assigned a service plan for Viva Engage. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 393230. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by the mid-June 2024 (previously late May). |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Title | Managing Microsoft Viva Engage no longer requires the assignment of a Microsoft 365 license seat | (Updated) Managing Microsoft Viva Engage no longer requires the assignment of a Microsoft 365 license seat |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Last Updated | 04/20/2024 00:02:40 | 2024-06-06T22:45:09Z |
| 2024-06-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2024-06-07 | MC End Time | 07/18/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-28T09:00:00Z |
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