In order to transition users off of the previous OneDrive for Business sync app (Groove.exe) and force them to sync with the new OneDrive sync app (OneDrive.exe), you must be a global or SharePoint admin.
So, what happens when users have synced files using the old OneDrive sync app sign in to the new OneDrive for Business sync app?
- The previous sync app stops syncing and the new sync app takes over the process of syncing the library. In case, the new sync app cannot sync files, the old sync app continues syncing the library.
- If the previous sync app doesn't have to sync any library, it stops running and removes itself from automatic startup.
Configure takeover:
You can configure takeover in the following ways:
- Silently - After reviewing the prerequisites and steps, use this policy.
- Manually - Set OneDrive an SharePoint to sync with the new OneDrive sync app, in the SharePoint admin center.
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- Create custom alerts for admin/user activities and receive real-time email alerts with meticulous details on the action that triggered the alert.
- Get insightful reports on OneDrive activities such as files accessed, file modifications, uploads, downloads, sharing activities, user activities and many more.
- Track file and folder activities in OneDrive for Business, in real time. You can also create your own auditing profile to scrutinize specific operations.
- Monitor the health status (current status of the service and details about service disruptions and outages) and performance of OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.
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