Book description
Elevate your Windows 365 skillset: Go from zero to hero navigating Windows 365 Cloud PC Architectures to Create, Deliver, and Manage Systems Embraced by Users and IT Professionals
Key Features
- Get unique insights and perspectives from the Microsoft team behind Windows 365
- Uncover modern cloud end-user experiences with features like Windows 365 switch and boot
- Learn from the author's experiences and expertise to seamlessly migrate from on-premises and VDI ecosystem to the cloud
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
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.
What you will learn
- Understand the features and uses of Windows 365 and Cloud PCs
- Extend your existing skillset with Windows 365 and Intune
- Secure your Windows 365 Cloud PC connection efficiently
- Optimize the Cloud PC user experience through effective analysis and monitoring
- Explore how partners extend the value of Windows 365
- Use the available tools and data within Windows 365
- Troubleshoot Windows 365 with effective tips and tricks
Who this book is for
This book is for IT administrators, architects, consultants, and CIOs looking to leverage and design Windows 365 cloud PCs effectively. This book is also for anyone seeking to move their Windows endpoints to the cloud with ease. Basic understanding of modern management based on Microsoft Intune and 365 is required.
Table of contents
- Mastering Windows 365
- Forewords
- Product Quotes
- Contributors
- About the authors
- About the reviewers
- Preface
- Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Windows 365
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows 365
- The Windows 365 vision – moving from buying computers to buying computing
- What is Windows 365 and what is a Cloud PC?
- Windows 365 Business and Enterprise
- Windows 365 Government
- Windows 365 Frontline
- Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop – the differences
- Windows 365 license requirements
- Windows 365-supported regions
- Windows Copilot – bringing the power of AI to Windows 11
- Microsoft Intune
- Windows Autopatch
- Microsoft Dev Box
- Supported endpoints
- Summary
- Questions
- Further reading
- Part 2: Implementing and Managing Cloud PCs
- Chapter 2: Architecture
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Chapter 3: Deploying Cloud PCs
- The deployment process
- Geography and region settings
- Windows 365 and data protection
- Configuring networking
- Purchasing and assigning Windows 365 licenses
- Provisioning Cloud PCs
- Creating custom images
- Configuring Windows 365 Boot
- Migrating to Windows 365 – profiles and data
- Enabling Windows Autopatch
- Summary
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 4: Managing Cloud PCs
- Part 3: Accessing, Securing, and Analyzing Cloud PCs
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Chapter 5: Accessing Cloud PCs
- Accessing Cloud PCs from any device
- Introducing the Windows 365 app for Windows
- Exploring Windows 365 Boot
- Diving into Windows 365 Switch
- Using the Windows 365 web client
- Performing user actions on Windows 365 Cloud PC
- Knowing about alternate clients
- Meeting endpoint requirements
- Delivering a premium experience
- Implementing protocol enhancements
- Utilizing graphics enhancements
- Summary
- Questions
- Further reading
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Chapter 6: Securing Cloud PCs
- Configuring Conditional Access – MFA
- Compliance policies
- eDiscovery mode
- How to become a local administrator of your Cloud PC
- Windows Local Administrator Password Solution
- Screen capture protection
- Watermarking
- Redirecting local devices
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Security baselines
- Summary
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 7: Analyzing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Cloud PCs
- Part 4: Extending Windows 365 with Partner Solutions
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Chapter 8: Windows 365 Partner Solutions
- Why are partners important?
- Protocol-enhanced partners – Citrix and Windows 365
- Protocol-enhanced partners – VMware and Windows 365
- Client partners – IGEL Technology
- Package modernization partners – Rimo3
- Client modernization partners – LG
- Client modernization partners – Motorola/Lenovo
- Summary
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 9: Community Experts Hall of Fame
- Index
- Other Books You May Enjoy
Product information
- Title: Mastering Windows 365
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2023
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781837637966
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