Google Workspace Updates: 3 new posts

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• New enrollment privilege and naming updates for Google Meet hardware in the Admin console
• Assign SSO profile to organizational units or groups with the new SAML Partial SSO beta
• Search within a folder in Google Drive on iOS

New enrollment privilege and naming updates for Google Meet hardware in the Admin console Posted: 29 Jul 2021 03:25 PM PDT What's changing  We are making two improvements to the admin controls for Google Meet hardware:  A new enrollment privilege: You can use the new "Enroll Google Meet hardware" admin privilege to limit the enrollment of new devices to authorized users.  Updates for hardware management in the Admin Console: Legacy references to "Chromebox for meetings" will be renamed "Google Meet hardware," and there will be a minor settings reorganization.  Read below for more details.  Who's impacted Admins only  Why it's important  This new admin privilege provides enhanced security functionality by enabling you to restrict who in your organization is able to enroll new Google Meet hardware devices and consume licenses. The naming updates will help increase the consistency and clarity of managing hardware devices in the Admin console.  Additional details  A new enrollment privilege  As part of this launch, we are creating:  A new "Enroll Google Meet hardware" privilege that can be granted to Google Meet hardware administrators.  A new "Require enrollment privilege" policy in the new Service settings group in the Google Meet hardware settings.  Enabling the Require enrollment privilege policy for your organization will require any user attempting to provision a new device to have the Enroll Google Meet hardware admin privilege. If they do not, enrollment will be blocked during setup and no license will be consumed.  Updates for hardware management in the Admin Console  For consistency and clarity, we will begin updating a handful of remaining legacy references to Chromebox for meetings with the correct product name, Google Meet hardware. You may notice this change in the Admin console Policies page, Admin roles and privileges page, and the Subscriptions page.  Additionally, the Google Meet hardware settings page will now have a single combined tab for Device settings. These were previously separated out across Meet settings and System settings. See image below. Getting started  Admins: The new enrollment privilege and related enforcement only be applied to your whole organization, not to specific groups or OUs. Changes to this enrollment will only affect future devices; it will not affect devices that have already been successfully provisioned and enrolled into your organization. Visit the Help Center to learn more about enrolling Google Meet hardware devices into your organization.  End users: No end user impact.  The new "Enroll Google Meet hardware" admin privilege in the Admin console The setting to enforce the new Admin privilege for enrollment of new Google Meet Hardware devices The new 'Device settings' section in the Admin console Rollout pace  This feature is available now for all users.  Availability  Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware licenses  Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: Enroll your device

Assign SSO profile to organizational units or groups with the new SAML Partial SSO beta Posted: 29 Jul 2021 02:05 PM PDT What's changing  Currently, you can configure to authenticate your users using a third-party identity provider — this configuration applies to all users within your domain. Now, you have the option to specify groups or organizational units (OUs) to authenticate a subset of your users using Google. This feature is available beginning today as an open beta, which means you can use it without enrolling in a specific beta program.  Who's impacted  Admins  Why you'd use it  Currently, when you configure SSO with a third-party identity provider, the setting applies to your entire domain. However, there are some instances where you may want a subset of your users, such as vendors or contractors, to authenticate with Google instead. The Partial SSO beta gives you the flexibility to specify the authentication method for various users in your organization as needed. Getting started Admins: In the Admin console, navigate to Security > Settings > Set up single sign-on (SSO) with a third party iDP > Manage SSO Profile assignments. Visit the Help Center to learn more about assigning SSO profiles to organizational units or groups. Rollout pace Rapid and Scheduled Release: Full rollout (1-3 days for feature availability) beginning on July 29, 2021 Availability Available to all Google Workspace and Cloud Identity customers Resources Google Workspace Admin Help: Set up single sign-on for managed Google Accounts using third-party Identity providers Google Workspace Admin Help: Assign SSO profile to organizational units or groups

Search within a folder in Google Drive on iOS Posted: 29 Jul 2021 01:42 PM PDT What's changing  You can now search for content inside a specific folder in Google Drive on iOS. Simply navigate to the folder you want to search within and select the search bar — you'll see a list of suggested folders, documents, and users to refine your search results. Select the folder chip before typing your search query. Who's impacted  End users  Why you'd use it  We've heard from our users that they often navigate to specific folders to streamline their search experience. We hope this change makes it easier for you to quickly find your important files.  Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users:  Visit the Help Center to learn more about finding files in Google Drive on iOS.  You'll need to upgrade your Google Drive iOS app to version 4.2021.28202 or newer.  Rollout pace  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 29, 2021 Availability  Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers   Resources   Google Help: Find files in Google Drive

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