Classic Stream Shutting Down: Migrate Videos by April 15

Key insights

 

Microsoft is set to retire Stream (Classic) on April 15, 2024, and all videos on the platform will be permanently deleted after this date. Administrators are strongly encouraged to migrate their data to Stream (on SharePoint) to prevent data loss. Auto-disabling of Stream (Classic) has started, yet admins have the option to delay the transition until the retirement date.

Stream (on SharePoint) went live in October 2022 as the new platform for Microsoft videos. To ensure a smooth transition, Microsoft recommends:

• Adopting Stream (on SharePoint) for future video needs,
• Directing users to upload videos on SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, or Viva Engage, and
• Developing a thorough migration strategy.

 

A dedicated migration tool has been created to help transfer content from Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint), maintaining video metadata, links, and permissions. Microsoft advises starting with their detailed migration guide to facilitate the process.

The transition to Stream (on SharePoint) promises a range of benefits, such as advanced video management with robust security, admin controls, compliance features, and sharing options similar to those in SharePoint and OneDrive. Additional enhancements include:

• Advanced video recording tools,
• Effortless video search across Microsoft 365,
• Improved Teams Meeting Recordings,
• Options for customization on intranets and Viva Connections,
• Flexible sharing within Microsoft 365, including external sharing,
• Detailed video and site-wide analytics.

Read the full article Stream Classic retires on April 15, 2024, migrate your videos

For more detailed information on migration and utilizing Stream (on SharePoint), Microsoft provides resources on retirement and migration tool details, delaying Stream (Classic) disablement, an IT admin overview, adoption guides, and a comparison between Stream (Classic) and Stream (on SharePoint). These enhancements are designed to fully equip administrators for video management and boost productivity for teams across the organization.

General Insights on Microsoft Stream Transition

Microsoft Stream is evolving with a significant change affecting users and admins globally. Stream (Classic) is heading towards retirement and organizations are being directed to move to Stream (on SharePoint) for their video hosting and sharing needs. This shift emphasizes the ever-evolving landscape of Microsoft 365 services, where integration and security are key components for a robust collaborative environment.

Stream (on SharePoint) promises integration with other services like Teams and OneDrive, providing a seamless experience for users to manage and share video content. The interoperability with Microsoft 365 tools underpins the modern workplace, where video content becomes as manageable as any other file type. This transition is not just an upgrade of a service but also an opportunity for organizations to streamline their content management practices.

Microsoft's guidance on the migration process exhibits their commitment to ensuring that users experience minimal disruption during this transition. With the wealth of new features that Stream (on SharePoint) introduces, users and organizations have much to look forward to, from enhanced video recording features to better analytics that drive engagement. The retirement of Stream (Classic) marks the end of an era, but most importantly, the beginning of a more integrated and feature-rich video management system within Microsoft's ecosystem.

 

Moving Forward with Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint)

As organizations prepare for the retirement of Stream (Classic), they face a critical transition to its successor, Stream (on SharePoint). This shift represents an exciting advancement in how videos are managed within the Microsoft ecosystem, integrating more seamlessly with other tools like SharePoint and Teams. Users can expect an improved experience with enhanced security, more robust administrative controls, advanced video recording options, better discoverability, and comprehensive analytics.

By adopting Stream (on SharePoint), organizations ensure that their video content remains an integral part of their digital collaboration environment. It's essential that administrators initiate the migration process well before the retirement date to ensure a smooth transition, leveraging the available tools and guides. The upgrade from Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint) not only involves the transition of existing content but also opens up new possibilities for video usage within the corporate intranet and beyond. In essence, Stream (on SharePoint) is poised to elevate your organization's video collaboration strategy to new heights.

Preparing for the Stream Classic Sunset

Microsoft is set to bid farewell to Stream (Classic) on April 15, 2024, marking the end of an era. After this date, all videos on Stream (Classic) will be permanently deleted. The auto-disabling process for end users has already commenced, but administrators can postpone this transition until the retirement date.

To avert any potential data loss, admins are urged to migrate their Stream (Classic) data to Stream (on SharePoint) before the looming retirement.

The torchbearer for Stream (Classic), Stream (on SharePoint), entered the scene in October 2022 and is now fully operational. Here's a recommended action plan for a seamless transition:

• Embrace Stream (on SharePoint) for your video needs.
• Guide your users to upload videos on SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Viva Engage.
• Formulate a well-thought-out migration strategy.

For the migration of your content from Stream (Classic), a specially designed tool awaits your utilization. This tool facilitates the transfer of videos to SharePoint, encompassing metadata, links, and permissions associated with your videos.

Kickstart the migration process by consulting our comprehensive 3-part Migration guide: Guide to migrate data from Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint) - Part 1.

Benefits of Transitioning to Stream (on SharePoint)

The transition to Stream (on SharePoint) comes with a multitude of benefits for your organization:

Seamless management of video files with robust security, admin controls, multi-geo support, compliance, permissions, and sharing controls, akin to other files in SharePoint and OneDrive.

• Video recording with advanced tools, including background blur, inking, text, audio-only, and teleprompter options.
• Effortless search for videos across Microsoft 365, enhancing discoverability.
• Stream start page in Office for quick access to recent, shared, and favorite videos, with playlists on the horizon.
• Enhanced viewing experience for Teams Meeting Recordings with transcripts, chapters, timeline markers, speaker attribution, and comments.
• Customization options for intranet and Viva Connections integration, allowing for a tailored video experience.
• Flexible sharing options for videos within Microsoft 365, including support for Guests, People in your Organization links, and unauthenticated external sharing.
• Comprehensive analytics per video, site-wide analytics, and insights into viewer engagement.