check before: 2024-05-17
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Microsoft 365 suite
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World tenant, Online
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Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft has updated the MSCommerce PowerShell module for security reasons. Version 2.2 is now available, and all previous versions will stop functioning after May 17, 2024. Users must install the new version to manage self-service purchases and trials. Existing policies will remain valid, but new changes require the updated module.
Details:
Updated April 15, 2024: We have updated the timing of this change below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft recently made critical security updates to the MSCommerce PowerShell module, and the latest version 2.2 is available now for download in the PowerShell gallery.
[When this will happen:]
Starting May 17, 2024 (previously April 17), all previous versions of the module will cease to function.
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Created:
2024-04-04
updated:
2024-04-16
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Impact on IT Operations
- Potential disruption in management of self-service purchases and trials if the updated module is not installed by the deadline.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, IT Operations Managers
- Increased support tickets and queries from users regarding the functionality of self-service purchases post-update.
- Roles impacted: Helpdesk Support, IT Support Staff
- Impact on IT Services
- The cessation of functionality for older versions of the MSCommerce module may lead to service outages for users relying on those versions.
- Roles impacted: Service Managers, Application Owners
- Dependencies on other Microsoft 365 services that integrate with the MSCommerce module may experience interruptions if the update is not implemented.
- Roles impacted: IT Architects, Integration Specialists
- Impact on IT Users
- Users may face difficulties in managing their self-service purchases if they are unaware of the need to update to the new module.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Business Unit Managers
- Training and communication efforts will be necessary to ensure users understand the changes and how to adapt to the new module.
- Roles impacted: Training Coordinators, Change Management Teams
- Impact on IT Administrators
- Administrators will need to allocate time for updating documentation and providing training on the new module.
- Roles impacted: IT Documentation Specialists, Training Coordinators
- Increased workload for IT administrators to ensure all users have transitioned to the new version before the cutoff date.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, System Administrators
- Dependencies and Interdependencies
- Other Microsoft 365 services that rely on the MSCommerce module for functionality may need to be assessed for compatibility with the new version.
- Roles impacted: IT Architects, Application Owners
- Coordination with Microsoft support may be necessary to address any unforeseen issues arising from the update.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Vendor Management Teams
References:
- Microsoft Documentation on MSCommerce PowerShell Module: [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/manage-self-service-purchases-admins?view=o365-worldwide)
- PowerShell Gallery for MSCommerce Module: [PowerShell Gallery](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSCommerce/2.2)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-04-16 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact |
| 2024-04-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft has updated the MSCommerce PowerShell module for security reasons. Version 2.2 is now available, and all previous versions will stop functioning after April 17, 2024. Users must install the new version to manage self-service purchases and trials. Existing policies will remain valid, but new changes require the updated module. | Microsoft has updated the MSCommerce PowerShell module for security reasons. Version 2.2 is now available, and all previous versions will stop functioning after May 17, 2024. Users must install the new version to manage self-service purchases and trials. Existing policies will remain valid, but new changes require the updated module. |
| 2024-04-16 | MC Last Updated | 04/04/2024 00:10:46 | 2024-04-15T22:21:39Z |
| 2024-04-16 | MC Messages | Microsoft recently made critical security updates to the MSCommerce PowerShell module, and the latest version 2.2 is available now for download in the PowerShell gallery.
[When this will happen:] Starting April 17, 2024, all previous versions of the module will cease to function. | Updated April 15, 2024: We have updated the timing of this change below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft recently made critical security updates to the MSCommerce PowerShell module, and the latest version 2.2 is available now for download in the PowerShell gallery. [When this will happen:] Starting May 17, 2024 (previously April 17), all previous versions of the module will cease to function. |
| 2024-04-16 | MC Action Required By | 04/17/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-05-17T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-04-16 | MC Title | Required Update to MSCommerce PowerShell Module | (Updated) Required Update to MSCommerce PowerShell Module |
| 2024-04-16 | MC How Affect | If you are using an older version of the MSCommerce module to manage self-service purchases and trials or for other purposes, please install the latest version before April 17, 2024.
Please note that any AllowSelfServicePurchase policies you have created using older versions of the module will continue to be honored. After April 17, 2024, any changes to existing policies or new policies that are created must use the latest version of the module (v2.2 and beyond). | If you are using an older version of the MSCommerce module to manage self-service purchases and trials or for other purposes, please install the latest version before May17, 2024.
Please note that any AllowSelfServicePurchase policies you have created using older versions of the module will continue to be honored. After May17, 2024, any changes to existing policies or new policies that are created must use the latest version of the module (v2.2 and beyond). |
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