About this tag
The office servicing tag covers topics related to update channels and servicing strategies for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows devices. Recent discussions focus on Microsoft's removal of the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option for new unmanaged devices, pushing administrators toward Current Channel, Monthly Enterprise Channel, and modern management tools like Cloud Update, Intune, and Configuration Manager. The tag addresses how organizations can adapt their update policies to align with Microsoft's evolving servicing model, ensuring devices remain supported and secure. It is relevant for IT professionals managing Microsoft 365 deployments and update configurations in enterprise environments.
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    Microsoft 365 Cloud Update: Entra Groups Switch Channels

    Microsoft 365 Apps administrators can now use Microsoft Entra ID groups to both place devices under Cloud Update management and move those devices onto the update channel associated with the selected profile. Microsoft’s Roadmap item 558250 is now marked Launched, but the practical change is...
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    Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Removed for New Unmanaged Devices in Microsoft 365

    Microsoft is tightening the way organizations provision Microsoft 365 Apps on unmanaged Windows devices, and the immediate implication is straightforward: the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel is no longer a selectable installation choice for new unmanaged devices in the Microsoft 365 admin center...
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