check before: 2025-04-28
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform
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We are moving Agent Builder agents to a new, dedicated environment to make it easier to manage and track them separately from the default environment. This change will happen automatically, and no action is needed from administrators. The existing management tools in the Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) will continue to function as they always have.
Initially, we planned to add Custom REST APIs to Agent Builder agents. However, based on early feedback, we have decided not to introduce REST APIs in Agent Builder. For makers who need advanced features, we recommend using Microsoft Copilot Studio (MCS) instead.
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2025-04-01
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2025-04-11
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or disruption in their workflows as agents transition to a new environment without prior notice, potentially leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/10/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-january-2023/
Training and Adaptation Needs
Users and administrators may require additional training to adapt to the new environment, which could lead to temporary inefficiencies and increased support requests.
- roles: Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot/ba-p/3741230
Integration Issues
Existing integrations with other tools may face compatibility issues due to the change in environment, leading to potential disruptions in service and user experience.
- roles: IT Operations, Developers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/ai/copilot/overview
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Enhanced Monitoring and Reporting
With the dedicated environment for managing Agent Builder agents, there is an opportunity to implement enhanced monitoring and reporting features. This could include dashboards that provide insights into agent performance, usage statistics, and error tracking, which can lead to better decision-making and proactive management of agents.
- next-steps: Explore existing analytics tools within Microsoft 365 and identify how they can be integrated with the new dedicated environment. Develop a prototype dashboard and gather feedback from users.
- roles: IT Administrators, Data Analysts, Product Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/analytics, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/analytics-and-reporting-for-power-apps/idi-p/1261898
User Training and Support
The transition to a dedicated environment can be leveraged to enhance user training and support. Providing targeted training sessions and resources for users on how to effectively utilize the new environment can improve user experience and increase adoption rates.
- next-steps: Develop a training plan that includes workshops, documentation, and video tutorials. Schedule training sessions and promote them through internal communication channels.
- roles: Training Coordinators, HR, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/training.aspx, https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
Integration with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Encouraging users to transition to Microsoft Copilot Studio for advanced features can streamline operations and improve functionality. This can enhance the overall capabilities of the agents being built and managed, leading to better user satisfaction and productivity.
- next-steps: Create a communication plan to inform users about the benefits of Microsoft Copilot Studio. Organize informational sessions to demonstrate its capabilities and how it integrates with the new environment.
- roles: Product Managers, IT Administrators, Development Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collaborate/collaborate-with-copilot, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot-blog/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/ba-p/3794200
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Messages | We are introducing the capability to manage agents using REST API actions developed with Copilot Studio Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot, within a new dedicated Microsoft Power Platform environment. This feature will reach general availability on April 28, 2025. | We are moving Agent Builder agents to a new, dedicated environment to make it easier to manage and track them separately from the default environment. This change will happen automatically, and no action is needed from administrators. The existing management tools in the Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) will continue to function as they always have.
Initially, we planned to add Custom REST APIs to Agent Builder agents. However, based on early feedback, we have decided not to introduce REST APIs in Agent Builder. For makers who need advanced features, we recommend using Microsoft Copilot Studio (MCS) instead. |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Title | Dedicated environment to manage agents with REST API actions in the Copilot Studio Agent Builder | Dedicated environment to manage agents built in the Copilot Studio Agent Builder |
| 2025-04-11 | MC How Affect | With this change, admins will be able to do the following:
Govern their new dedicated Copilot Studio Agent Builder environment via the Power Platform admin center. Set a data loss prevention policy for custom actions to apply rules against specific URL patterns. When a policy is applied to the "Copilot Studio agent builder" environment, agents cannot connect to the external service. In addition, the agent builder is informed that the action is blocked while creating the agent; thus, creating and making updates to existing agents are blocked. To provide admins ample time to set up these policies, we are placing an automatic sharing limit on agents that have activated a REST API action. If the agent has at least one active REST API action, the agent's sharing options will be restricted to "Only you". This automatic sharing limit only applies to Copilot Studio Agent Builder and will be valid for a limited time . Users can turn all active actions off or remove the connector to share the agent with more users. | Admins will be able to track Agent Builder agents in their new dedicated environment, but nothing new is required from you. |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Last Updated | 03/31/2025 23:35:45 | 2025-04-10T23:56:54Z |
| 2025-04-11 | MC prepare | This message is for awareness and no action is required.
For more information about Agent Builder, visit Overview of Copilot Studio agent builder. Learn how to apply data policy by visiting DLP for custom connectors. https://aka.ms/ADO10015 https://aka.ms/ADO10015_1 | No action is needed. This change will happen automatically. |
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