check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center
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**
Starting in April 2025, Microsoft will reduce the inactivity period for Power Platform developer environments from 90 days to 30 days before they are disabled, and if not reactivated within 15 days, they will be deleted.
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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