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#Microsoft365 | Message center announcements, July 12-18, 2021

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Message center announcements,
July 12-18, 2021

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Major updates

Content type sync enhancements and site gallery

MC271079 | July 17 - Following the release of the modern experience to manage SharePoint enterprise content types, this release will update the experience to manage site content types as well. This update includes a new sync mechanism for content types that moves from a “push everywhere” model to a “pull as needed” model, making it faster and more reliable. Once Standard Release rollout is complete, the gradual phasing out (retirement) of the old sync mechanism for content types will take place through...

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Content type sync enhancements and site gallery

MC271077 | July 17 - Following the release of the modern experience to manage SharePoint enterprise content types, this release will update the experience to manage site content types as well. This update includes a new sync mechanism for content types that moves from a “push everywhere” model to a “pull as needed” model, making it faster and more reliable. Once Standard Release rollout is complete, the gradual phasing out (retirement) of the old sync mechanism for content types will take place through...

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Content type sync enhancements and site gallery

MC271076 | July 17 - Following the release of the modern experience to manage SharePoint enterprise content types, this release will update the experience to manage site content types as well. This update includes a new sync mechanism for content types that moves from a “push everywhere” model to a “pull as needed” model, making it faster and more reliable. Once Standard Release rollout is complete, the gradual phasing out (retirement) of the old sync mechanism for content types will take place through...

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Content type sync enhancements and site gallery

MC271074 | July 17 - Following the release of the modern experience to manage SharePoint enterprise content types, this release will update the experience to manage site content types as well. This update includes a new sync mechanism for content types that moves from a “push everywhere” model to a “pull as needed” model, making it faster and more reliable. Once Standard Release rollout is complete, the gradual phasing out (retirement) of the old sync mechanism for content types will take place through...

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OneDrive sync client will no longer be supported on Windows Server 2008 R2

Act by: August 20

MC271072 | July 17 - The OneDrive team is committed to bringing you the best, most secure experience possible across your devices. As such, we are ending support for the OneDrive Desktop application (sync client) on Windows Server 2008 R2 and focusing our resources on new technologies and supported operating systems.Note: Extended support for Windows Server 2008 R2 ended in January 2020.If you are not using the OneDrive sync client with Windows Server 2008 R2 you can safely ignore this message.

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Content type sync enhancements and site gallery

MC271073 | July 17 - Following the release of the modern experience to manage SharePoint enterprise content types, this release will update the experience to manage site content types as well. This update includes a new sync mechanism for content types that moves from a “push everywhere” model to a “pull as needed” model, making it faster and more reliable. Once Standard Release rollout is complete, the gradual phasing out (retirement) of the old sync mechanism for content types will take place through...

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OneDrive sync client will no longer be supported on Windows Server 2008 R2

Act by: August 20

MC271071 | July 17 - The OneDrive team is committed to bringing you the best, most secure experience possible across your devices. As such, we are ending support for the OneDrive Desktop application (sync client) on Windows Server 2008 R2 and focusing our resources on new technologies and supported operating systems.Note: Extended support for Windows Server 2008 R2 ended in January 2020.If you are not using the OneDrive sync client with Windows Server 2008 R2 you can safely ignore this message.

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OneDrive sync client will no longer be supported on Windows Server 2008 R2

Act by: August 20

MC271070 | July 17 - The OneDrive team is committed to bringing you the best, most secure experience possible across your devices. As such, we are ending support for the OneDrive Desktop application (sync client) on Windows Server 2008 R2 and focusing our resources on new technologies and supported operating systems.Note: Extended support for Windows Server 2008 R2 ended in January 2020.If you are not using the OneDrive sync client with Windows Server 2008 R2 you can safely ignore this message.

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We're updating the Hybrid federated search

Act by: October 1

MC270671 | July 16 - We're making some changes to the Hybrid federated search. As part of search modernization in Microsoft 365 we’re updating the infrastructure used by SharePoint Server’s Hybrid federated search. As part of the process, customers who are using the Hybrid federated search with hybrid SharePoint deployments will need to update their configuration to continue using hybrid search with SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online.If you are not actively using or have implemented the Hybrid federated search...

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Releasing Fluid live components in Teams chat

MC270177 | July 14 - Co-authoring content in Teams just got easier. Now you can send a chat message containing a live component that can be edited inline—in real time—by everyone in the chat.

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Additional updates

SharePoint News Boost

MC271075 | July 17 - This new feature will allow you to prioritize important news and announcements at the top of news feeds across Microsoft 365. Additionally, you can even prioritize visibility of a news article for a set time that you can control. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 70810.

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Yammer: Community Header in Yammer Embed Feed

MC270670 | July 16 - Previously, embedded community feeds did not surface the community name, description, or ability to join. In an effort to give users more context and ability to engage deeper with the feeds, we are adding the community name, description, and ability to join/leave at the top of the community feeds by default. When clicked, the community name will take users to the community page in Yammer. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 84955

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Reminder: Skype for Business Online retires July 31, 2021

Act by: July 31

MC270667 | July 16 - Note: If your organization has already transitioned from Skype for Business Online to Microsoft Teams, please disregard this message. Originally announced in MC219641 (July '20), as Microsoft Teams has become the core communications client for Microsoft 365, this is a reminder the Skype for Business Online service will retire July 31, 2021.

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Introducing Windows 10, version 21H2

MC270559 | July 15 - Today, we introduced thenext feature update to Windows 10: Windows 10, version 21H2. While we are excited for Windows 11, we are also focused on supporting devices on Windows 10 and providing new features and functionality via a fast and reliable update experience. Version 21H2 will continue the recent feature update trend of being delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology.Our launch approach for version 21H2 also continues to fully leverage theWindows Insider Programto obtain...

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The Windows release health on Microsoft Docs is now available in 10 languages

MC270450 | July 15 - While the Windows release health experience here on Microsoft 365 admin center offers greater technical detail about known issues and more curated content for IT admins, the Windows release health onMicrosoft Docs can also be a resource for you, particularly if you want to share content with users in your organization. You can now access information on Windows release health via Microsoft Docs in 10 languages: French (France), German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Chinese Traditional, Chinese...

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Microsoft Information Protection: Exact Data Match to support auto-labeling (client-side)

MC270189 | July 14 - Organizations will soon be able to configure new or existing client-side auto-labeling policies using Exact Data Match (EDM) sensitive information types, enabling more granular control over labeling sensitive content. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82071

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Important information about Field Service auto upgrades

MC270186 | July 14 - Your environment currently has the Dynamics 365 Field Service application installed. The Field Service team is planning to apply a previously unscheduled update to your geography during maintenance hours over the weekend of 17 July, 2021. For additional details on the content of Field Service releases and a snapshot of the normal release schedule, please visit: Field Service: Field Service version history and release schedule Sincerely, The Field Service team

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Dynamics 365 and Industry Solutions and Power Platform 2021 release wave 2 plans available now!

MC270123 | July 14 - Today, we published the 2021 release wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365 and Industry Solutions and Microsoft Power Platform which is a compilation of new capabilities that will be released between October 2021 through March 2022. The new features and enhancements provide you with significant capabilities to help transform your business using our applications. We’ve done this work to help you—our partners, customers, and users—drive the digital transformation of your business on your terms. Get ready...

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Power BI sensitivity label data in Activity Explorer (preview)

MC270105 | July 14 - Power BI will now send sensitivity label activity data to Activity Explorer for admins to search and review. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82086

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Dynamics 365 – Service Update 21072 for EUR

MC268981 | July 14 - We have a minor service update planned for your Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment in the EUR region. Maintenance window start: 08 August 2021, 18:00 UTC Maintenance window end: 09 August 2021, 03:00 UTC How does this affect me? As part of this service update, the following feature areas may be affected: The version number for your Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment will update to version 9.2.21072.00101 or higher after the background database operations complete. Although there is no expected...

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(Reminder) Adjusting Version Retention for Outlook Data Files (PST File Type) on One Drive and SharePoint Online

Act by: August 13

MC268960 | July 13 - As communicated in MC256835 (May, 2021), starting August 16th 2021 the service will start retaining 30 days worth of versions for any PST files stored OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online team site document libraries. This change will prevent cases of previous versions of PST files from quickly consuming available storage. The change will only impact previous versions of PST files stored in your document library storage.As best practice PST files should not be uploaded on OneDrive for...

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New default settings when opening Office files

MC268957 | July 13 - This new feature allows users to set a default of browser, desktop or Teams when opening Office files (Word, Excel, and Power Point) that are shared in Teams. The desktop setting can be selected if the user has Office version 16 or newer installed and activated. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82662.

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(Updated) Microsoft Lists: Custom list templates

MC267581 | July 13 - Updated July 13, 2021: We have updated the external resources below for additional detail. Thank you for your patience. This new feature will support the addition of custom list templates from your organization alongside the ready-made templates Microsoft provides to make it easy to get started tracking and managing information.

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(Updated) Request/Release workflow for quarantined messages

MC244732 | July 13 - Updated July 13, 2021: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. With this new quarantine policy, tenant admins will be able to configure end user access to messages quarantined by the Exchange Online Protection (EOP) anti-spam, Microsoft defender for office 365 (MDO) anti-phishing, anti-malware and Microsoft defender for office 365 (MDO) safe attachment policies. End users will also now have a process to request message release. This message is associated with...

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(Updated) Customization of quarantine notification

MC244733 | July 13 - Updated July 13, 2021: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. We are making it possible for you to customize quarantine notifications with your organization logo, custom display name, and a custom disclaimer. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 64781

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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC268907 | July 13 - We've released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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Microsoft Teams: Present from PowerPoint to Teams with Microsoft 365 Apps for Business license

MC268724 | July 13 - The capability of presenting your slides directly from the PowerPoint desktop apps to a meeting via PowerPoint Live in Teams is now extended to the Microsoft 365 Apps for Business license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 83640

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Announcing Communication Compliance discrimination classifier (preview)

MC268758 | July 13 - We're rolling out a new trainable classifier for the Communication Compliance solution in the Microsoft 365 compliance center This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81971.

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Real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) Streaming Support to Custom Endpoints

MC268726 | July 12 - Microsoft Teams will support the ability for your users to stream their Teams meetings and webinars to large audiences through real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) including endpoints outside your organization.This feature will rollout on desktop and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 83562.

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Suggested Replies support for new languages

MC268723 | July 12 - Suggested replies support for Outlook on the web, Outlook mobile extended to Arabic, Hebrew, Hungarian, Korean, and Russian.This will rollout on web, and mobile.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82090.

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Planning for Windows 11: best practices for organizations

MC268696 | July 12 - Windows 11 was recently announced to the world, and we want to share practical tips that will set you up for success as you plan for updates in your organization.How this will affect your organization:We know that every organization will need time to transition to Windows 11. You choose the pace at which you want to upgrade. Our goal is to support you, so the effort is seamless and strategic. Windows 11 is built on the Windows 10 code base so it’s natively compatible with the software and...

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(Updated) Immersive Reader is now available in OneDrive and SharePoint for documents

MC255538 | July 12 - Updated July 12, 2021: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. This new feature release will allow users to launch Word Documents and text files into Immersive Reader from OneDrive. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81954.

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