Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels: Sensitivity label grouping modernization coming this fall (?)

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There is a change coming to Microsoft Purview Information Protection that simplifies sensitivity label architecture. The goal is to make label management easier, more scalable, and less rigid for organizations. The new model will only include standalone labels and sublabels. Parent labels will be replaced by label groups, which act as organizational containers. These groups cannot be applied to content and have no actions or scope, but they retain color and priority for visual organization. Hopefully, this change will make it much easier to move labels around and make other changes in production: for example, converting a standalone label into a sublabel or moving sublabels between groups without breaking dependencies.  From my experience, this update solves one of the biggest challenges in large environments: rigid label hierarchies. The new dynamic model gives admins the agility they need to adapt quickly as compliance and business needs evolve. For admins, migration will be quic...

Move from SFBOnline to MicrosoftTeams powershell module

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Microsoft recently announced the new MicrosoftTeams PowerShell module now include both SFBO and Teams commands, and is is no longer necessary to load both modules when operating with both SFBO and Teams features in the cloud.

This change can also be the reason why install-module MicrosoftTeams fails. I would recommend to un-install the old modules to avoid conflicts. This can be done through the computer's add/remove programs in the control panel. Alternatively use the -allowclobber switch.

Here is how to upgrade or install the new module.