Starting May 22, 2023, Microsoft will begin to deprecate DAP-based customer access and transition to GDAP with limited Azure Active Directory roles.
Not transitioned to GDAP yet? We've released a migration tool to help you bulk migrate customers from DAP to GDAP with just a few clicks!
DO NOTHING
1. Microsoft-driven transition
Starting 22 May 2023, Microsoft begins the transition to GDAP, giving you default roles.
This is what happens:
- You'll get 9 default roles (see list)
- DAP is removed after 30 days
- June freeze period
ACT NOW!
2. Cloud Factory transition
Use our migration tool to bulk migrate all your customers from DAP to GDAP in minutes.
This is what happens:
- You'll get 18 recommended roles (see list)
- DAP is automatically removed in July
- You're not impacted by the June freeze period
Roles
We have added roles based on Microsoft GDAP recommendations and added Directory Writers and Global Reader for maximum benefit.
9 Microsoft Roles (default)
If you use the Microsoft-driven transition, these are the nine default roles for partners:
- Cloud Application Administrator
- Directory Readers
- Global Reader
- Helpdesk Administrator
- License Administrator
- Privileged Authentication Administrator
- Service Support Administrator
- User Administrator
18 Cloud Factory Roles
If you use the Cloud Factory transition, partners get these GDAP-recommended roles:
- Authentication Administrator
- Desktop Analytics Administrator
- Directory Readers
- Directory Writers
- Exchange Administrator
- Global Reader
- Groups Administrator
- Guest Inviter
- Helpdesk Administrator
- Intune Administrator
- License Administrator
- Message Center Reader
- Printer Administrator
- Security Reader
- Service Support Administrator
- SharePoint Administrator
- Teams Communications Support Specialist
- User Administrator
More info
Get our migration tool on GitHub
If you haven't transitioned already, we've just released a migration tool to help you bulk migrate customers from DAP to GDAP with just a few clicks!
Head over to our GitHub page where you can download the files and get info about how to use the GDAP Migration Tool.
GDAP ressource center
Stay up-to-date on granular delegated admin privileges (GDAP) and learn about:
- Customer approval
- Assign Azure AD roles
- Least privileged roles by task
- Activity logs
- and much more ...
COMING SOON!
GDAP management tool
Our upcoming management tool makes it easy for you to view all your customers and assign the right GDAP roles.