MC679313 – Reminder: Stream (Classic) to be disabled on Oct 15, 2023 unless you take action (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, OneDrive, SharePoint, Stream

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

Links:

MC516263

Details:

This is a reminder regarding a previous message center post "Stream Migration Tool and Delay Settings are Now Generally Available" MC516263

Starting on October 15, 2023 your users will no longer be able to access Stream (Classic) unless you take action to delay this change. This change can be delayed until April 15, 2024. The process to delay this change can be found here: How to delay the change that will block users from accessing Stream (Classic)

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General Availability, Preview

Created:
2023-10-05

updated:
2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Loss of access to Stream (Classic) for users on October 15, 2023, unless action is taken.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, IT Support Staff
- Increased workload for IT Administrators to manage the migration process and ensure all video content is transferred to Stream (on SharePoint) before the deadline.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Project Managers

- Impact on IT Services
- Potential disruption of video services if migration is not completed, leading to unavailability of important training or informational content.
- Roles impacted: All Employees, Training Coordinators
- Need for integration and compatibility checks between existing systems and the new Stream (on SharePoint) service.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, System Integrators

- Impact on IT Users
- Users will experience a sudden loss of access to their existing video content, which may affect their work processes and productivity.
- Roles impacted: All Employees, Team Leaders
- Users will need to adapt to the new interface and functionalities of Stream (on SharePoint), which may require additional training and support.
- Roles impacted: All Employees, Training Coordinators

- Dependencies and Interdependencies
- The migration process may affect other Microsoft 365 services that rely on video content, such as Teams and SharePoint.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Application Managers
- Coordination with other departments (e.g., HR, Marketing) that utilize video content for communication and training purposes will be necessary to ensure a smooth transition.
- Roles impacted: Department Heads, Project Managers

- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Need for clear communication to stakeholders about the change, migration timelines, and potential impacts on their operations.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Communication Managers
- Stakeholders must be informed about the importance of migrating content to avoid data loss and ensure continuity of services.
- Roles impacted: Department Heads, Project Managers

References:
- Microsoft Stream Migration Tool Overview: [Microsoft Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/stream/streamnew/migration-settings)
- Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint) Migration Process: [Microsoft Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/stream/streamnew/stream-classic-to-new-migration-overview)

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