check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Viva
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Viva's admin experience is updating, with a new Viva admin landing page and Feature Access Management UI in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Rollouts begin late December 2024 and late January 2025, respectively. No admin action is required for the updates. Documentation will be updated prior to rollout.
Details:
Updated December 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're excited to announce updates to the Microsoft Viva admin landing page and the Feature Access Management experience in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC).
[When this will happen:]
Viva admin landing page | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 (previously early December) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late December).
New user interface for Feature Access Management in the MAC | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
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2024-12-04
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2025-01-15
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is updating the admin experience for Microsoft Viva with a new Feature Access Management interface in the Microsoft 365 admin center, allowing administrators to manage settings more intuitively without relying on PowerShell, and revamping the Viva admin landing page for easier navigation and management.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The new user interface for Feature Access Management may confuse admins who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential misconfigurations.
- roles: IT Admin, System Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/setup-microsoft-viva
Access Management Policies
Changes in how feature access is managed could lead to unauthorized access or restrictions if admins do not fully understand the new policies, impacting user experience.
- roles: IT Admin, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/feature-access-management, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/setup-microsoft-viva
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-19 | MC Messages | We're excited to announce updates to the Microsoft Viva admin landing page and the Feature Access Management experience in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC).
[When this will happen:] Viva admin landing page | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024. New user interface for Feature Access Management in the MAC | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025. | Updated December 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're excited to announce updates to the Microsoft Viva admin landing page and the Feature Access Management experience in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC). [When this will happen:] Viva admin landing page | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 (previously early December) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late December). New user interface for Feature Access Management in the MAC | General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025. |
| 2024-12-19 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva: Updates to the admin experience | (Updated) Microsoft Viva: Updates to the admin experience |
| 2024-12-19 | MC Last Updated | 12/04/2024 00:24:55 | 2024-12-19T01:23:03Z |
| 2024-12-19 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva's admin experience is being updated with a new landing page and Feature Access Management interface in the Microsoft 365 admin center, rolling out from December 2024 to February 2025. These updates will provide easier navigation and direct management of feature access settings. | Microsoft Viva's admin experience is updating, with a new Viva admin landing page and Feature Access Management UI in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Rollouts begin late December 2024 and late January 2025, respectively. No admin action is required for the updates. Documentation will be updated prior to rollout. |
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