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App setup policies in Microsoft Teams are designed to give administrators control over how apps are displayed and who can install them within Teams. These policies allow for customization of the Teams experience to enhance productivity and compliance with organizational standards. Managing app setup policies is an important aspect covered in the MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams exam.
App setup policies control which apps are pinned to the app bar, the order in which they appear, and which apps are pre-installed for users. By default, Microsoft provides a global (Org-wide default) policy but administrators can create and assign custom policies to users or groups.
To create a custom app setup policy, you must navigate to the Teams admin center. Follow these steps:
Teams apps
in the left navigation and then click Setup policies
.Add
to create a new policy.Add
button to search for and select apps you wish to include in the policy.Add
button and drag-and-drop to rearrange.Save
.After creating custom app setup policies, they can be assigned to users. To do this:
Users
.Edit settings
.Apply
.Administrators can also assign policies in bulk or to groups through PowerShell scripts using the Grant-CsTeamsAppSetupPolicy
cmdlet.
Feature | Example Configuration |
---|---|
Name | “Sales Team Policy” |
Description | “Custom policy for the sales team to enhance productivity with quick access to CRM and reporting apps.” |
Installed apps | SalesForce, Power BI |
Pinned apps | Teams, Calendar, SalesForce, Chat, Power BI |
In the example above, the “Sales Team Policy” has SalesForce and Power BI both installed and pinned for easy access, reflecting a configuration tailored to a sales team’s workflow.
App setup policies may require updates due to changes in team roles, addition of new apps, or shifts in compliance regulations. To keep your setup relevant and effective, it’s important to monitor app usage and feedback from users.
To update a policy:
Setup policies
page in the Teams admin center.Edit
.Efficiently managed app setup policies ensure that Microsoft Teams users have access to the right set of tools tailored to their job functions, boosting productivity and streamlining collaboration. By creating, customizing, assigning, and updating these policies, administrators can optimize the Teams environment to meet the dynamic needs of their organization.
Overall, mastering app setup policies is a crucial component for those preparing for the MS-700 certification, as it demonstrates the ability to manage the Microsoft Teams environment effectively.
True
App setup policies in Microsoft Teams allow administrators to customize and control which apps appear on the Teams app bar for users, improving the user experience and ensuring compliance with company policy.
True
App setup policies in Microsoft Teams affect the app experience across both desktop and mobile clients ensuring a consistent user experience.
a, b, d
App setup policies allow administrators to control the order of apps, which apps users can install, and pin apps by default for users within the Teams app bar. They do not control the availability of third-party apps across the tenant.
True
When an app is blocked in the Teams admin center, it cannot be included in any app setup policies and is not available for users to install or use within the Teams client.
True
App setup policies in Teams can be assigned to individual users or groups of users based on attributes such as department, role, or location within Azure Active Directory.
a, b
Admins can set up pre-pinned apps for new users by modifying the global (Org-wide default) app setup policy or creating custom app setup policies to tailor the app bar for specific cohorts of users. Direct configuration of each user’s app bar or sending an email is not an efficient or automated way to manage this.
True
The Teams admin has the option to use PowerShell cmdlets to manage app setup policies, providing a way to automate and manage these policies through scripts.
a
The New-CsTeamsAppSetupPolicy cmdlet is used to create a new Teams app setup policy. The other cmdlets are used for modifying (Set-), assigning (Grant-), or updating an existing policy (Update- is not an actual cmdlet).
False
App setup policy changes can take a few hours to propagate and apply to users. It is not an instant process.
b
While a custom app setup policy can manipulate the visibility and order of apps for users, including pinning or hiding apps, it cannot permanently remove the ability for users to add apps; it can only control which apps are allowed to be added or pre-pinned by default.
False
Users generally do not need to sign out and back into Teams for changes in app setup policies to take effect; changes are applied automatically, but may take some time to propagate.
a
When an admin assigns a custom app setup policy to users, it overrides any existing policy assigned to those users, including the global (Org-wide default) policy. Users do not choose their policy, and the global policy does not take precedence if a custom policy is assigned.
App setup policies are a way to control how apps are installed and configured in your Teams environment.
To create an app setup policy in Teams, you can use the Teams admin center or PowerShell.
You can configure settings related to app installation, app configuration, and app visibility in Teams with an app setup policy.
Yes, you can assign app setup policies to specific users or groups in your organization.
To edit an existing app setup policy in Teams, you can use the Teams admin center or PowerShell.
Yes, you can apply app setup policies to individual teams in Teams using the Teams admin center or PowerShell.
You can view which app setup policies are assigned to specific users in Teams using the Teams admin center or PowerShell.
An app permission policy controls what apps are available to users in Teams, while an app setup policy controls how apps are installed and configured.
No, you can only assign one app setup policy to a user in Teams.
If an app setup policy conflicts with an app permission policy in Teams, the app permission policy takes precedence.
Yes, you can delete an app setup policy in Teams using the Teams admin center or PowerShell.
You can use the Teams admin center or PowerShell to view the status of app setup policies and diagnose any issues.
If a user is not assigned an app setup policy in Teams, they will use the default settings for app installation and configuration.
Yes, you can apply app setup policies to guest users in Teams.
App setup policies in Teams are updated every 24 hours.
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