Microsoft Entra ID · Reporting & Knowledge

Knowledge Administrator

Can configure knowledge, learning, and intelligent features including Microsoft Viva Topics, Learning, and search customizations.

Scope: Administrative control over knowledge management, learning, and intelligent discovery features

Permissions

  • Configure Microsoft Viva Topics
  • Manage Viva Learning sources
  • Configure knowledge network settings
  • Manage topic centers
  • Configure search customizations
  • Manage organizational insights

Common use cases

  • Viva Topics configuration
  • Learning content source management
  • Knowledge network governance
  • Search experience customization
  • Organizational insights configuration

Best practices

  • Define topic taxonomy governance
  • Curate high-quality learning sources
  • Review AI-suggested topics regularly
  • Configure appropriate topic visibility
  • Measure knowledge engagement

Security considerations

  • Topics may surface sensitive content
  • Learning content needs review
  • Knowledge graphs can reveal organizational structure
  • Configure appropriate access controls

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