Exploring the Horizon: Upcoming Features of Microsoft Graph API

Microsoft Graph API continues to evolve, offering developers new tools to enhance their applications and services. With the latest updates, Microsoft Graph is set to introduce a range of features that promise to streamline workflows and expand capabilities. Here's a glimpse into what's on the horizon for Microsoft Graph API.

Bulk Data Ingestion and Management

One of the notable additions is the ability to perform bulk uploads as synchronization jobs. This feature will be particularly beneficial for ingesting data into the Microsoft Entra ID synchronization service, simplifying the management of large datasets.

Enhanced Cross-Device Experiences

The cross-device experience is getting a boost with added functionalities to list and manage Windows settings and instances. This enhancement will facilitate better control and consistency across devices, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Cloud PC Operations

Cloud PC users can look forward to a suite of new operations, including list, get, end grace period, reboot, rename, restore, and troubleshoot. These operations will provide more granular control over Cloud PCs, aiding in efficient device and app management.

Education and Assignment Management

Educators and students will benefit from the enabled $expand query parameter for the Get educationAssignment method, which will allow for more detailed retrieval of assignment information.

Identity and Access Enhancements

The organization entity will now return the CIAM tenantType, identifying tenants set up as Microsoft Entra ID for customers, which is a solution for customer identity and access management (CIAM).

Partner Billing Reports

For partners, the billedReconciliation: export API will offer access to billed invoice reconciliation data, streamlining the billing process.

SharePoint Site Resource Tracking

Tracking changes for SharePoint site resources will become easier, enabling administrators to keep a closer eye on modifications and updates.

Preview Features

In preview, the upsert capability stands out, allowing the creation or update of an application, federatedIdentityCredential, or servicePrincipal using a client-provided key. This feature aims to simplify object management within applications.

Deprecations and Replacements

It's important to note that certain properties are being deprecated in favor of new ones, such as the type property on cloudPcOnPremisesConnection being replaced by connectionType.

Summary and Links

These upcoming features reflect Microsoft's commitment to providing a robust and versatile platform through Microsoft Graph API. Developers should anticipate these changes and prepare to integrate them into their solutions for enhanced performance and user experience.

What's new in Microsoft Graph - Microsoft Graph. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/whats-new-overview

Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap

Microsoft Graph REST API beta endpoint reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/overview?view=graph-rest-beta