check before: 2025-01-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Power Apps
Platform:
Developer, Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are announcing the Use the Power Platform Environment Settings app feature for Power Apps. This feature replaces the legacy, web client experience and provides a single, unified experience for application developers to create settings for their applications. This feature will reach general availability on January 31, 2025.
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2025-01-02
updated:
2025-01-02
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users accustomed to the legacy web client may face confusion and frustration due to the sudden redirection to the new Power Platform Environment Settings app, impacting their workflow and productivity.
- roles: Application Developers, IT Support Staff
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
Training and Adaptation Needs
The change may require additional training for users to familiarize themselves with the new interface and functionalities of the Power Platform Environment Settings app, leading to temporary inefficiencies.
- roles: Application Developers, End Users
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
Access Control Issues
If the new settings app has different access control configurations, users may experience access issues, leading to potential delays in application development and deployment.
- roles: Application Developers, IT Security Administrators
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
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Unified Experience for Application Developers
The transition to the Power Platform Environment Settings app provides a more cohesive interface for application developers, enhancing their productivity and reducing the learning curve associated with managing settings across multiple platforms. This unified experience can lead to faster application development cycles and improved user satisfaction.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for developers to familiarize them with the new Environment Settings app and gather feedback on its usability to ensure it meets their needs.
- roles: Application Developers, IT Administrators, Project Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
Enhanced Security and Access Control
The new Environment Settings app maintains and potentially improves upon the existing security and access control features. This is crucial for organizations that prioritize data protection and compliance, allowing IT teams to enforce policies more effectively across applications.
- next-steps: Review current security policies in light of the new app's features and conduct a risk assessment to identify any areas for improvement in application security.
- roles: IT Security Officers, Compliance Managers, Application Developers
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
Streamlined IT Administration Tasks
By moving to a centralized app for managing settings, IT administrators can reduce the complexity and time spent on managing multiple settings interfaces. This can lead to improved operational efficiency and lower administrative overhead.
- next-steps: Analyze current IT administrative workflows to identify redundancies and develop a streamlined process utilizing the new Environment Settings app.
- roles: IT Administrators, Operations Managers, Support Teams
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO8631
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