check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Purview Communication Compliance, Windows 365
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 will integrate a new cloud update with Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard), rolling out early to mid-November 2024. This update, which will be on by default, allows admins to manage updates and review change logs in Purview Audit. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
Coming soon: Cloud update for Microsoft 365 apps will integrate with Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard).
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420932.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early-November 2024 and expect to complete by mid-November 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-11-05
updated:
2024-11-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
Change Management
Lack of preparation for the new cloud update may lead to confusion among admins regarding the new features and functionalities, resulting in inefficient management of updates.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/audit-solutions-overview
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User Experience
Users may experience disruptions or inconsistencies in service if admins are not familiar with the new update management features, leading to potential downtime or degraded performance.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420932
Audit and Compliance
Without prior knowledge of the new audit logs, admins may overlook critical changes or fail to comply with auditing requirements, risking non-compliance issues.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/audit-solutions-overview, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420932
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Enhanced Audit Trail for IT Compliance
The integration of cloud update logs into Microsoft Purview Audit provides a comprehensive audit trail for changes made in the update management process. This can enhance compliance tracking and facilitate audits, ensuring that all administrative actions are documented and easily retrievable.
- next-steps: Review current compliance requirements and train IT staff on how to utilize the new audit logs effectively. Consider developing a compliance checklist that incorporates these logs into regular audits.
- roles: IT Compliance Officer, System Administrator, IT Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/audit-solutions-overview, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420932
Improved Change Management Processes
With the ability to review change logs, IT teams can enhance their change management processes by analyzing past updates and their impacts. This can lead to better decision-making regarding future updates and configurations.
- next-steps: Establish a routine for reviewing change logs post-update. Create a feedback loop where IT staff can discuss the outcomes of updates and suggest improvements based on historical data.
- roles: Change Manager, IT Operations Manager, System Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/audit-solutions-overview
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Streamlined IT Administrative Tasks
The cloud update management features allow for simpler controls, such as custom rollout waves and exclusion windows, which can reduce the administrative burden on IT staff. This streamlining can lead to more efficient use of resources and time.
- next-steps: Train IT staff on the new features and develop a standard operating procedure for using the cloud update management tools effectively. Monitor the time spent on update management before and after implementation to measure efficiency gains.
- roles: IT Administrator, Operations Manager, Project Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420932
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