Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceSimulate workflow execution using the What-if tool
In brief
Learn how to use the What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows to simulate workflow execution and preview results without impacting actual users.
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Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool (Preview)
The What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows lets you evaluate workflow execution before it runs for your users. Using the What-if tool, you can:
The primary goal of the What-if tool is to help you identify and resolve misconfigurations and prevent accidental workflow executions before processing begins.
Prerequisites
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ ----title: Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool (Preview)+title: Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool description: Learn how to use the What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows to simulate workflow execution and preview results without impacting actual users. ms.subservice: lifecycle-workflows ms.topic: how-to@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ai-usage: ai-assisted #Customer Intent: As an IT admin, I want to simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool so that I can preview results without impacting actual users. --- -# Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool (Preview)+# Simulate workflow execution using the What-if tool The What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows lets you evaluate workflow execution before it runs for your users. Using the What-if tool, you can: @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ The What-if tool in Lifecycle Workflows lets you evaluate workflow execution bef The primary goal of the What-if tool is to help you identify and resolve misconfigurations and prevent accidental workflow executions before processing begins. > [!NOTE]-> The What-if tool is currently in public preview. Workflows with change-based trigger types, such as attribute changes and group membership changes, aren't currently supported.+> Workflows with change-based trigger types, such as attribute changes and group membership changes, aren't currently supported. ## Prerequisites