Krisz's Microsoft Teams adventure

  Microsoft Teams is at the forefront of enterprise collaboration, but there's always room for improvement. One long-standing issue? The discoverability of private teams. Until now, private teams have been something of a walled garden, accessible only through an explicit invitation. However, Microsoft is rolling out a pivotal update that will make private teams discoverable based on admin settings. Let's delve into what this means for administrators and end-users alike. What’s Changing and Why It Matters The core of this update lies in making private teams discoverable, which will be controlled by administrators through a simple toggle in the Teams Admin Center. This feature revolutionizes the private team experience by allowing end-users to search for these teams through the "Join team gallery" in their Microsoft Teams client. The beauty of this feature is its flexibility. Admins can make all private teams discoverable or apply discoverability based on sensitivity la

Microsoft Teams is set to enhance your virtual meetings and presentations with the introduction of a new feature: Speaker View. This exciting update will be available in the coming weeks, providing users with an easy way to track the current active speaker, particularly beneficial in large audience scenarios like town halls, trainings, and lectures. Rollout Schedule Microsoft has announced the following release schedule for the Speaker View feature: Targeted Release (Public Preview): Rollout begins in early April and is expected to be completed by mid-April. Standard Release: Rollout begins in early May and is expected to be completed by mid-May. How Speaker View Affects Your Organization The Speaker View brings several enhancements to Microsoft Teams meetings, including: Easy tracking of the active speaker : A primary area on the stage is dedicated to focusing on key participants in the meeting. Higher resolution for active speaker's video : Better visual clarity is ensured with t

Introduction The new Microsoft Teams desktop client for Windows is rolling out in preview, offering a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of managing the rollout as an administrator, from understanding the prerequisites to configuring settings for user access. Prerequisites Ensure that your users meet these requirements: Windows 10 version 10.0.19041 or higher Teams app Version 1.6.00.4472 Appropriate Microsoft 365 Apps Security Updates Required Microsoft 365 Apps Security Updates Channel Version & Build Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Version 2302 (Build 16130.20306) Version 2208 (Build 15601.20578) Version 2202 (Build 14931.20944) Monthly Enterprise Channel Version 2301 (Build 16026.20222) Version2212 (Build 15928.20294) Windows LTSB Version 2018 (Build 10396.20023) Version 2021 (Build 14332.20481) Controlling Access to the New Teams Client As an admin, you can manage which users see the "Try the new Teams&