check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Power Platform
Platform:
Developer, Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Starting April 2025, we will start rolling out an update that changes the inactive duration for developer environments from 90 days to 30 days.
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Created:
2025-03-26
updated:
2025-03-26
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Risk of Data Loss
Developer environments may be deleted if inactive for 30 days, leading to potential loss of important data and configurations.
- roles: Developers, IT Administrators
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO10004
Disruption in Development Workflows
Developers may face interruptions in their work if environments are deleted unexpectedly due to inactivity, impacting project timelines.
- roles: Developers, Project Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO10004_1
Increased Administrative Overhead
IT Administrators will need to monitor environments more frequently to prevent unintended deletions, increasing their workload.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO10004
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience frustration and decreased productivity if their environments are deleted without warning, affecting their ability to test and develop.
- roles: Developers, End Users
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO10004
Need for Enhanced Communication
There will be a need for better communication strategies to inform users about the changes to avoid confusion and ensure compliance.
- roles: IT Administrators, Communications Team
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO10004_1
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Environment Management
Reducing the inactive duration for developer environments encourages more active usage and management of resources. This can lead to better utilization of the Power Platform, as developers will need to regularly engage with their environments, ensuring they are kept relevant and up-to-date.
- next-steps: Conduct a training session for developers on best practices for managing their environments and utilizing the Power Platform effectively. Monitor usage statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- roles: Developers, IT Administrators, Project Managers
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/manage-environments
Cost Efficiency through Resource Optimization
With the change to a 30-day inactive duration, organizations can potentially save costs associated with unused resources. By regularly reviewing and managing developer environments, companies can avoid unnecessary spending on environments that are not actively being used.
- next-steps: Implement a regular review process for developer environments to assess usage and deactivate or delete environments that are not in use. Create a policy for environment creation that includes justification for new environments.
- roles: Finance Officers, IT Administrators, Developers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/10/how-to-optimize-your-cloud-spending/
Improved User Experience and Accountability
The new policy promotes a culture of accountability among developers, as they will need to actively manage their environments. This can lead to improved user experience as environments will be more relevant and up-to-date, ultimately enhancing the development process.
- next-steps: Establish clear communication regarding the changes and expectations for environment management. Provide tools or dashboards that allow developers to easily track their environment status and activity.
- roles: Developers, Team Leads, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/enable-environment-usage-analytics-in-the-power-platform-admin/idi-p/1436460
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explanation for non-techies**
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