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Mastering Windows 365

By : Christiaan Brinkhoff, Sandeep Patnaik, Morten Pedholt
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Book Image

Mastering Windows 365

5 (1)
By: Christiaan Brinkhoff, Sandeep Patnaik, Morten Pedholt

Overview of this book

Written by experts from the Windows 365 product group and a seasoned Microsoft MVP, this book offers a unique perspective on the features, functionality, and best practices of Windows 365. Drawing from their extensive professional experience and insight, the authors provide invaluable knowledge for those eager to learn about the next generation of cloud computing. Get ready to gain deep insights into this cutting-edge technology from industry insiders. Mastering Windows 365 starts by covering the fundamentals of Windows 365, helping you gain a deep understanding of deployment, management, access, security, analysis, and extensions with partner solutions. As you progress, you’ll explore the different connectivity layers and options to optimize your network connectivity from the endpoint to your Cloud PC. You’ll also learn how to manage a Cloud PC via the Microsoft Intune admin center successfully and experience how Windows and Windows 365 come together to provide new integrated experiences with Windows 11. In addition, this book will help you prepare for the new MD-102 Endpoint Administrator Exam, enhancing your career prospects. By the end of this book, you will be able to successfully plan, set up, and deploy Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
1
Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Windows 365
3
Part 2: Implementing and Managing Cloud PCs
7
Part 3: Accessing, Securing, and Analyzing Cloud PCs
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Part 4: Extending Windows 365 with Partner Solutions

Client partners – IGEL Technology

IGEL Technology is the developer of a third-party client for connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The IGEL client, known as the AVD remote desktop app for IGEL OS, was the first ever Linux-based client built on Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client SDK. Because the core of the IGEL client is Microsoft technology, the client is jointly supported by Microsoft and IGEL, which provides users with a smooth user experience.

The IGEL Windows 365 app for IGEL OS is built using the same underlying technology as the IGEL AVD remote desktop app, but with additional features unique to a Cloud PC. Because users have a 1:1 dedicated relationship with their Cloud PCs, they can reboot, shut down, suspend, restore, and rename their cloud computers. These Cloud PC control features are built into the IGEL Windows 365 app.

Other features of the IGEL Windows 365 app include the ability to interact with multiple Windows 365 Cloud PCs at a time. Each...