check before: 2023-10-30
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Windows
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
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Details:
New capabilities are here for Test Base for Microsoft 365. It's a service that allows you to test your applications against Windows feature and quality updates in a Microsoft-managed environment. Starting September 26, 2023, you can test your applications on Windows 11, version 23H2 and you can do so using Custom Image. Join the Test Base community and express your interest in the private preview of two new features: Test Base Chat and testing apps for Windows on Arm.
When will this happen:
These enhancements to Test Base for Microsoft 365 are already available.
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2023-10-17
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2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Compatibility Testing
- IT operations will need to ensure that all applications are tested against Windows 11, version 23H2 to confirm compatibility.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, Application Support Teams
- Potential delays in application deployment if compatibility issues arise during testing.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Development Teams
- Resource Allocation
- Increased resource allocation may be required for testing environments and personnel to manage the new features.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, System Engineers
- Possible need for additional training on new features like Test Base Chat and testing apps for Windows on Arm.
- Roles impacted: IT Trainers, Help Desk Staff
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Service Availability
- Services relying on applications that are not compatible with Windows 11, version 23H2 may experience downtime or degraded performance.
- Roles impacted: Service Managers, Business Continuity Planners
- Increased support tickets from users experiencing issues with applications post-update.
- Roles impacted: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Technicians
- Dependency Management
- Changes in application compatibility may affect interdependent services, leading to a cascading effect on overall IT service delivery.
- Roles impacted: IT Architects, Systems Analysts
- Need for a comprehensive review of all services that interact with the applications being tested to ensure no disruptions occur.
- Roles impacted: IT Governance Teams, Compliance Officers
References:
- Microsoft Test Base Overview: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/test-base/testoverview?view=o365-worldwide
- What's New in Test Base for Microsoft 365: September 2023: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/what-s-new-in-test-base-for-microsoft-365-september-2023/ba-p/3937583
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