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Morten Pedholt

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Preface

Windows 365 Cloud PC is a revolutionary cloud-based computing solution that offers users a seamless and secure Windows experience from virtually any device.

The goal of this book is to help you understand, deploy, manage, secure, and optimize Windows 365 Cloud PCs effectively.

This comprehensive book takes you on an illuminating journey through the evolving landscape of Windows 365 cloud computing, delving into the core concepts, deployment intricacies, management strategies, and advanced capabilities of this cutting-edge technology.

Prepare to embark on a tour into the realm of Windows cloud computing and witness the unfolding evolution of Windows as it becomes fueled by the synergy of Intune, cloud, and AI technologies. Authored by luminaries from the Windows 365 product group and a distinguished Microsoft MVP, this book offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of Windows 365 – its functionalities, features, partner add-value solutions, and best practices. With a wealth of experience, these experts are poised to illuminate the path to the next generation of cloud computing, affording you a rare opportunity to grasp this cutting-edge technology from those embedded within the industry.

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Who this book is for

This book is for IT administrators, architects, consultants, and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) who want to leverage and design Windows 365 Cloud PCs effectively. This book is also for anyone who would like to move their Windows endpoints to the cloud with ease. A basic understanding of modern management based on Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 products is required.

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Introduction to Windows 365, provides everything you need to know first before jumping into the deployment of Windows 365 Cloud PCs. What is Windows 365 and what are Cloud PCs? What are the different product and licensing versions? How is Windows 365 different than Azure Virtual Desktop and any other virtualization solution on the market? These are a few of the topics we will handle in the chapter. Let’s go and read!

Chapter 2, Architecture, covers things related to designing and creating good Windows 365 architecture. You will get a better understanding of what you, as an IT administrator, will have to manage and focus on.

Chapter 3, Deploying Cloud PCs, is the start of the real deal, the hands-on part where we will guide you through the nuts and bolts of deploying Windows 365 Enterprise, including the new Windows 365 Frontline solution. We will be explaining the basics, tips, and tricks, and all the latest new components available as part of the Windows 365 service.

Chapter 4, Managing Cloud PCs, teaches you all the necessary steps in order to manage your Cloud PCs via the Microsoft Intune portal. We will also go over the features that make your life as an IT admin much easier.

Chapter 5, Accessing Cloud PCs, explores how to access your Cloud PC, and how to take advantage of different features such as Windows 365 Boot and Switch. Furthermore, you will also be guided through how to enable some security features.

Chapter 6, Securing Cloud PCs, explains how you can secure the connection and content with digital rights management (DRM) such as lock-down features and more to ensure your Cloud PC is secure.

Chapter 7, Analyzing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Cloud PCs, covers everything about analyzing and monitoring Windows 365 Cloud PCs. You will get to know the built-in analyzing solution and how to utilize all the data that is available to be able to analyze your environment efficiently, including tips and tricks on how to troubleshoot in your Windows 365 environment.

Chapter 8, Windows 365 Partner Solutions, talks about the value that Windows 365 partner solutions are contributing. Each partner solution adds a layer on top of the existing Windows 365 service that supports new and more use cases.

Chapter 9, Community Experts – Hall of Fame, introduces some of the greatest minds in the Windows 365 community.

To get the most out of this book

To get the most out of this book, it’s good to have a base-level understanding of Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 cloud services, and such. This is not required, however, as you’ll learn all you need to know in this book!

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Authors (3)

Christiaan Brinkhoff

Christiaan Brinkhoff works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Director for Windows 365 and AVD at Microsoft, in his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows 11, Windows 365 app, Switch and Boot. Christiaan is also an Author (3 books) and Inventor (3 patents). His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, Windows, and Microsoft Intune closer together, drive community efforts around virtualization to empower Microsoft customers in leveraging new cloud virtualization scenarios. Christiaan joined Microsoft in 2018 as part of the FSLogix acquisition. He has also been rewarded with the Microsoft MVP, Citrix CTP, and VMware vExpert community achievements - for his continued support in the EUC community.
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Sandeep Patnaik

Sandeep is a virtualization veteran with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. He has shipped multiple billion-dollar products and cloud services for Microsoft to a global user base including Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. His contributions have earned him multiple patents in this field. Currently, he leads a stellar team that is responsible for building the product strategy for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop services and shaping the future of end-user experiences for these services.
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Morten Pedholt

Morten works as a Cloud Architect for a consultant company in Denmark where he advises and implements Microsoft virtual desktop solutions to customers around the world, Morten started his journey as a consultant over 8 years ago where he started with managing client devices but quickly found a passion for virtual device management. Today Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are the main areas that are being focused on alongside Microsoft Intune. Based on all the community activities Morten has done in the past years, he got rewarded with the Microsoft MVP award in the category of Windows 365 in March 2022.
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