License updates for Microsoft Cloud products – October 2024
Microsoft did not introduce new licenses on 1 October, but changed the names of several licenses in September.
1. October 2024
What is new in Microsoft 365, Licensing, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, PowerShell,…
Colored OneDrive folders in Windows Explorer
The colored folders in OneDrive are now also available in Windows Explorer.
30. September 2024
Diagnostics logs will be enabled in Outlook for Windows
Microsoft will enable a new policy for collecting diagnostics logs in the new Outlook for Windows for support cases. Administrators can disable the policy.
29. September 2024
Support for encrypted PDF files in OneDrive Mobile and OneDrive on the web
OneDrive Mobile can now open encrypted PDF files. OneDrive on the web will follow in the coming weeks.
29. September 2024
Manage Self-service purchase products in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Billing administrators can now manage self-service purchase products in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Previously, this was only possible with PowerShell.
29. September 2024
Microsoft 365 Tenants now with 50 million Graph Connector items
In the last few days, Microsoft has implemented the extension for Graph Connector Items announced in August. A tenant now includes 50 million items.
26. September 2024
Teams policy for biometric profiles will be enabled in January 2025
Microsoft announces changes to the Teams policy for biometric user profiles. The policy will be activated globally from January 2025. Teams administrators should note the communicated changes.
25. September 2024
How to disable Copilot Pages in Copilot Chat
Copilot Pages were introduced in Copilot Chat on 16 September. Copilot Pages are Loop Pages and enabled by default. Administrators can control Copilot Pages via a cloud policy.
17. September 2024
File upload in Loop Workspaces
Loop Workspaces now supports the upload of files. Loop saves the file in OneDrive again instead of in the Loop Workspace container.
15. September 2024
Use Connect-SPOService without Basic Authentication
In the standard version, Connect-SPOService continues to use Basic Authentication for the connection to SharePoint Online. SharePoint administrators can customize it very easily.
13. September 2024
New admin role in Microsoft Entra: Microsoft 365 Backup Administrator
A new admin role has been added in Entra ID: Microsoft 365 Backup Administrator
Previously, the Global, SharePoint or Exchange Admin role was required for Microsoft 365 Backup.
8. September 2024
Error CAA50021 during device registration in Entra ID
I deleted an “Entra registered device” in Entra ID and could no longer re-register it. The cause is an old, local device certificate.
8. September 2024
Create your own work locations in Outlook and Microsoft Places
Work locations in the Outlook calendar are a useful feature for employees. Exchange administrators can create their own locations using PowerShell.
27. August 2024
“Who is in the office?” in the Outlook calendar
The Outlook calendar provides now information on which colleagues are also in the building on a particular day.
26. August 2024
PnP PowerShell multi-tenant app is being retired in September 2024
The PnP Community informs the existing PnP PowerShell Multi-Tenant App will be removed in September 2024. Organizations can use alternative options.
22. August 2024
Follow a meeting in Outlook
Outlook now supports Follow a meeting instead of declining the meeting or responding with a “Tentative” response.
20. August 2024
Login with a QR code in Outlook Mobile (for Entra ID accounts)
QR code login is supported again in Outlook Mobile for Entra ID accounts in Outlook on the Web and the new Outlook for Windows.
20. August 2024
Side-by-side view for emails in the new Outlook for Windows
The new Outlook for Windows now opens links in emails via Edge for Business in the side-by-side view.
18. August 2024
Copilot in Edge Mobile is being retired
Copilot in Edge Mobile will be removed with the release of Edge Mobile 128 and will no longer work in the mobile app from September.
18. August 2024
How to enable the Public Preview for Loop
Microsoft Loop also provides the option of activating a Public Preview ring.
17. August 2024