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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
11
Part 4: Extending Windows 365 with Partner Solutions

Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop – the differences

Windows 365 is designed with simplicity in mind, enabling users to enjoy the advantages of customized Cloud PCs without needing extensive VDI or Azure knowledge. The pricing is predictable; it is billed per user, per month to make cost management easy. Windows 365 is an ideal solution for customers who are not extensively experienced in VDI or virtualization, or who prefer the convenience of a fixed-cost per-user subscription model. Azure Virtual Desktop offers a high level of flexibility, catering to organizations that have virtualization experience. Its customizable features, consumption-based pricing model, and support for remote app streaming and multi-session virtual machines make it a viable option for low-usage cases.

The following table summarizes the key differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop:

Cloud PC – Windows 365

Cloud VDI – Azure Virtual Desktop

Optimized for experience

Optimized for flexibility

Windows 10 or Windows 11 personalized desktop

Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server multi-session or personal desktops

Complete end-to-end Microsoft service

Remote app streaming

Requires Modern Desktop knowledge

Requires VDI and Azure infra knowledge

One-stop administration in Microsoft Intune (Enterprise Edition)

Direct self-service model (Business Edition)

Full control over configuration and management via the Azure portal

Windows 365 Boot and Switch

Not supported

Predictable per-user pricing

Pay for what you use

Table 1.3 – Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop differences