Azure & Office 365

1. Purpose and Usage:
   • OneDrive App for Teams:
     • Designed for individual workspace and personal file storage.
     • Ideal for files used by a single user.
     • Great for business documents, drafts, and personal reference.
   • Files in Old Teams:
     • Used for collaborative work within channels and teams.
     • Shared files accessible to multiple team members.
     • Suitable for ongoing projects and long-term collaborations.
2. Access and Integration:
   • OneDrive App for Teams:
     • Seamlessly integrates with Teams.
     • Provides easy access to all Microsoft 365 content.
     • Replaces the existing Files menu item.
   • Files in Old Teams:
     • Accessed directly within Teams.
     • Linked to SharePoint libraries behind Teams and channels.
3. File Ownership:
   • OneDrive App for Teams:
     • Files are owned by individual users.
     • Account holder’s departure doesn’t impact shared links.
   • Files in Old Teams:
     • Files are owned by the team or channel.
     • Shared links may be removed if the account holder leaves.
4. Collaboration:
   • OneDrive App for Teams:
     • Limited sharing—best for personal use.
     • Collaboration features are minimal.
   • Files in Old Teams:
     • Robust collaboration tools.
     • Multiple users can work on shared files simultaneously.
5. Future Enhancements:
   • The OneDrive app enhancements will roll out to classic Teams in early 2024, with the Files app name unchanged.

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