MC831066 – Power Platform admin center – The ‘Created by’ column information on the Environments page is being moved (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Power Platform

Platform:

World tenant, Online

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Change type:

User impact, Admin impact

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Details:

We are announcing that the 'Created by' column on the Environments page in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) is being moved and the information shown in this column will become accessible on the environment details page.

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Created:
2024-07-23

updated:
2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Change in access to 'Created by' information may lead to confusion among IT administrators who rely on this data for environment management.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Power Platform Administrators
- Potential increase in support tickets as users may not be aware of the new navigation steps to access the 'Created by' information.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- Dependencies on documentation and training materials may require updates to reflect the new navigation process, leading to temporary disruptions in user training.
- Roles impacted: Training Coordinators, Documentation Specialists

- Impact on IT Services
- The change may affect automated scripts or tools that depend on the 'Created by' column being readily available on the Environments page, potentially causing failures in reporting or monitoring.
- Roles impacted: DevOps Engineers, System Integrators
- Integration with other services that utilize the 'Created by' information for user management or auditing may require adjustments, leading to potential service interruptions.
- Roles impacted: Service Integration Managers, Compliance Officers
- Users may experience delays in accessing relevant environment information, impacting their ability to manage resources effectively.
- Roles impacted: Business Analysts, Project Managers

- Impact on IT Users
- Users may face a learning curve as they adapt to the new navigation steps, which could temporarily hinder their productivity.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Business Users
- Lack of immediate visibility of the 'Created by' information could lead to uncertainty in accountability and ownership of environments, affecting collaboration.
- Roles impacted: Team Leaders, Project Stakeholders
- Users may need to rely more on IT support for guidance on the new process, increasing the workload on IT support teams.
- Roles impacted: All User Roles, IT Support Staff

References:
- Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center Documentation: [Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/admin-overview)
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center Updates: [Microsoft 365 Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/)

Opportunities**

- Improve User Training and Documentation
- Develop updated training materials and documentation to guide users on how to access the 'Created by' information after the change.
- Roles that might profit: IT Support Staff, End Users, Power Platform Administrators.
- Reference: Microsoft Learn provides resources for training on Power Platform functionalities. [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/)

- Streamline Environment Management Processes
- Utilize the change as an opportunity to review and optimize environment management processes, ensuring that users are aware of the new navigation steps and any related best practices.
- Roles that might profit: Power Platform Administrators, IT Operations Managers.
- Reference: Best practices for managing environments in Power Platform can be found on the Microsoft documentation site. [Microsoft Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/environments)

- Enhance User Experience through Feedback Mechanisms
- Implement a feedback mechanism to gather user insights on the new navigation process and identify any pain points or areas for further improvement.
- Roles that might profit: User Experience Designers, IT Operations Managers, Power Platform Administrators.
- Reference: User feedback is crucial for continuous improvement, as highlighted in user experience design principles. [Nielsen Norman Group](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/user-feedback/)

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