DLP-Update to Content Explorer to limit visibility of sensitive information to Data Classification Content Viewer role

The message informs about an update to Content Explorer, restricting visibility of sensitive information to users with the “Data Classification Content Viewers” role. This change will take effect in early July 2024 and requires no action from the organization to prepare.

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Get started with June 2024 improvements in Windows 11

If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Read this month’s recap of improvements in Windows security, device management, Windows Server, and productivity and collaboration. And since you’ve asked, we’ve included sections on lifecycle milestones and preview opportunities. You can now improve your management and security strategy with innovations across Microsoft Intune, Windows Hello, Windows Autopatch, Windows Server, Copilot+ PCs, Windows Settings, and more. 
 

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WSUS driver synchronization is on its way out

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecating its driver synchronization feature on April 18, 2025. This lifecycle update is due to the availability of today’s cloud-based driver services. Read the full announcement at Deprecation of WSUS driver synchronization. 
  

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Microsoft Teams: Lobby experience for external presenters in town hall and webinar

Microsoft Teams is updating the lobby experience for external presenters in town halls and webinars. Unauthenticated external guests will now wait in the lobby where organizers can approve or deny access. This rollout begins early July 2024 and requires no admin action but recommends informing event organizers.

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Microsoft Outlook: Reset People suggestions

Outlook is introducing a Reset People Suggestion feature, allowing users to reset, export, and opt-out of people suggestions. This will be available in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows, syncing with Microsoft 365 My Account privacy settings. Rollout begins early August 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.

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Microsoft Intune In Development for July 2024 is now available

The “In development for Microsoft Intune” page has been updated with a list of upcoming features for July 2024. It’s recommended to inform IT staff and plan for user guidance updates based on these anticipated changes. The changes will start appearing in the next month or in a subsequent release.

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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – June 2024

Microsoft products are transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain by June 2024. Microsoft Planner is already available on this domain. Admins should educate users, update organizational materials, ensure in-house apps are compatible, and verify network connections to *.cloud.microsoft are unblocked.

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Use sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 apps when connected experiences are disabled

Organizations can disable Microsoft 365 connected experiences for privacy without affecting sensitivity labels. Microsoft Purview services are now separate from privacy control policies and will follow Purview’s security admin controls. This update, associated with Roadmap ID 400716, will be rolled out from June to August 2024.

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Microsoft Viva Learning: Learner Completion Record bulk export

The Microsoft Viva Learning’s updated Learner Completion Record bulk export allows downloading of multiple user records at once using Microsoft 365 user and security groups. It will roll out worldwide from mid to late August 2024 without requiring admin action.

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Microsoft SharePoint: “Remove-SPOExternalUser” retires starting July 29, 2024

The “Remove-SPOExternalUser” PowerShell cmdlet for SharePoint Online will retire on July 29, 2024. Users should transition to the “Remove-AzureADUser” cmdlet and update workflows to avoid disruption. Further details and guidance are available at Microsoft Learn.

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