MC802005 – Retiring Stream (Classic) Tab on Teams Chat/Channel (archived)

Product:

Stream, Teams

Platform:

World tenant

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Change type:

User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

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Summary:
Starting July 10, 2024, the Stream (Classic) Tab will be retired from Teams Chat/Channel, with a full rollout expected by early August 2024. Users are advised to prepare for this change, which requires no admin action but should be communicated to relevant parties.

Details:
Starting July 10, 2024, the Stream (Classic) Tab feature will no longer be available in Teams Chat/Channel. This change is part of the retirement of Stream Classic.
[When this will happen:]
We will gradually roll out this change to customers in mid-July 2024, and we expect to complete by early August 2024.

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Created:
2024-06-15

updated:
2024-06-15

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Disruption in video content sharing: Users relying on the Stream (Classic) Tab for sharing and accessing video content in Teams may experience interruptions, leading to potential delays in communication and collaboration.
- Roles impacted: Team members, project managers

- Impact on IT Services
- Need for alternative solutions: The retirement of the Stream (Classic) Tab may necessitate the adoption of alternative video sharing solutions or platforms, which could require additional integration efforts and training.
- Roles impacted: IT administrators, service managers

- Impact on IT Users
- User adaptation and training: Users will need to adapt to the absence of the Stream (Classic) Tab, which may require training on new tools or methods for video sharing and collaboration.
- Roles impacted: End-users, team leaders

- Impact on IT Administrators
- Increased support requests: IT administrators may face an influx of support requests from users who are confused or frustrated by the change, leading to increased workload and potential delays in response times.
- Roles impacted: IT support staff, helpdesk personnel

- Dependencies and Interdependencies
- Integration with other Microsoft services: The retirement of the Stream (Classic) Tab may affect integrations with other Microsoft services (e.g., SharePoint, OneDrive) that rely on video content, requiring a review of workflows and processes.
- Roles impacted: IT architects, business analysts

For further information, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation on the integration of Stream with Teams: [Stream integration with the Microsoft Teams app](https://support.microsoft.com/office/stream-integration-with-the-microsoft-teams-app-fb6cebb8-0d4f-4034-88a6-7dafdb5f0a3f).

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