Mastering Windows 365 : The Ultimate Guide to Designing, Delivering, and Managing Architectures for Windows 365 Cloud PCs / Christiaan Brinkhoff [and five others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brinkhoff, Christiaan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Cloud computing.

Business--Computer programs.

Business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (458 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, [2023]

Biography/History:

Brinkhoff Christiaan: 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. Patnaik Sandeep: 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. Pedholt Morten: 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.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Forewords

Product Quotes

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Windows 365

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?

Asking ChatGPT to write a poem

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 Business license pre-requirements

Windows 365 Enterprise license pre-requirements

Windows 365 Government 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

Windows 365 architecture

The components that Microsoft manages and the components the customer manages

Identity - Azure Active Directory

Networking controls - virtual network connection

Deployment configuration - Intune app deployment and security

User profiles

Networking dataflow

Connection security

Required URLs

Bandwidth requirements

Optimizing the connection with RDP Shortpath

User connection flow

Co-management

Business continuity and disaster recovery

Windows 365 service availability

Windows 365 Cloud PC backup and recovery

User profile data resiliency

User endpoint availability

RBAC roles and delegation

RBAC roles and structure

Scope tags

Custom roles

Adding an additional security layer with Azure PIM

Chapter 3: Deploying Cloud PCs.

The deployment process

Geography and region settings

Windows 365 and data protection

Configuring networking

Prerequisites

Creating a virtual network in Azure

Setting up an AADJ ANC

Setting up a HAADJ ANC

Automatic health checks

Manually triggering a health check

Purchasing and assigning Windows 365 licenses

Provisioning Cloud PCs

Creating custom images

Custom image pre-requirements

Creating a virtual machine

Creating a managed image

Uploading a custom image to Windows 365

Configuring Windows 365 Boot

Migrating to Windows 365 - profiles and data

Applications and configurations

Security

User data

Enabling Windows Autopatch

Chapter 4: Managing Cloud PCs

Configuring an ESP for a Cloud PC

Important ESP settings

Assignment of the ESP

Configuring an ESP

An end user experience

Moving Cloud PCs to another region

Enabling users to reset their Cloud PCs

Resizing Cloud PCs

Resizing a Cloud PC provisioned by a direct assigned license

Resizing a Cloud PC provisioned by a group-based license

Bulk device actions

Configuring configuration profiles

Structuring assignments with filters

Creating a filter for Windows 365

Creating a CSP

Deploying applications to Cloud PCs

Backing up and restoring Cloud PCs

How do restore points work?

Configuring restore points

How to restore a Cloud PC as an admin

How can a user restore their Cloud PC?

How to bulk-restore multiple Cloud PCs

Manually creating a restore point

Sharing restore points with an Azure storage account

Part 3: Accessing, Securing, and Analyzing Cloud PCs

Chapter 5: Accessing Cloud PCs

Accessing Cloud PCs from any device

Introducing the Windows 365 app for Windows.

Pinning your favorite Cloud PC to the Windows taskbar

Connection settings

Dark mode support

Installing from the Microsoft Store

Deploying the Windows 365 app using Microsoft Intune

Exploring Windows 365 Boot

Diving into Windows 365 Switch

Using the Windows 365 web client

Location

Keyboard shortcuts

Connection details

Transferring files to and from a Cloud PC

Collecting user logs

Dark mode

Performing user actions on Windows 365 Cloud PC

Knowing about alternate clients

Microsoft Remote Desktop client

Approved Linux thin clients

Connecting from a company website or application

Step 1 - getting the user's Cloud PCs

Step 2 - launching the connection

The Windows client

Meeting endpoint requirements

Windows

Web browsers

macOS and iOS

Android

Linux

Delivering a premium experience

Implementing protocol enhancements

RDP Shortpath

Enhancing the end user network

Microsoft Teams

Utilizing graphics enhancements

RDP profiles

Setting frame rates

Multimedia redirection

Chapter 6: Securing Cloud PCs

Configuring Conditional Access - MFA

Configuring a CA policy to enforce MFA

Configuring the CA policy with FIDO authentication

Compliance policies

Creating a compliance policy

eDiscovery mode

Creating an Azure storage account and assigning permissions

Placing a Cloud PC under review

Removing a Cloud PC under review

How to become a local administrator of your Cloud PC

Configuring the local admin setting

Windows Local Administrator Password Solution

Enabling the built-in administrator

Screen capture protection

Watermarking

RDP device redirection

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Enabling Defender for Endpoint in Intune

Security baselines

Questions.

Further reading

Chapter 7: Analyzing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Cloud PCs

Endpoint analytics

Startup performance

Application reliability

Work from anywhere

Resource performance

Remoting connection

Windows performance counters

Cloud PC device performance dashboard

System alerts and email notifications

Configuring notifications for the failed provisioning of Cloud PCs

Cloud PC utilization dashboard

Cloud PC utilization

Frontline Cloud PC utilization

Troubleshooting

Common implementation errors

Connectivity

Collecting logs and helping users remotely

Display and graphics

Logon performance

Authentication and identity

The Windows 365 app

Remote Desktop clients

Contacting Microsoft support

Part 4: Extending Windows 365 with Partner Solutions

Chapter 8: Windows 365 Partner Solutions

Why are partners important?

Protocol-enhanced partners - Citrix and Windows 365

What are the requirements?

Enabling the Citrix connector in the Intune portal

Connecting Windows 365 to Citrix Cloud

Protocol-enhanced partners - VMware and Windows 365

Enhanced employee experience

Hybrid cloud support

Solution requirements

Configuring Windows 365 with VMware in Intune

Signing up for the VMware Horizon Cloud Service - next-gen

Configuring your Horizon Cloud Service tenant via the Windows 365 getting started workflow

End-user access

Client partners - IGEL Technology

Configuring the IGEL Windows 365 app

Package modernization partners - Rimo3

Automating application import from ConfigMgr

Post-packaging automated Intelligent Smoke Test

Client modernization partners - LG

Client modernization partners - Motorola/Lenovo

Summary.

Questions

Chapter 9: Community Experts Hall of Fame

Microsoft MVPs for Windows 365

Other community experts

Microsoft resources

Fun stuff we did for the book

Christiaan

Morten

Sandeep

Everything must come to an end

Index

About Packt

Other Books You May Enjoy.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Resizing a Cloud PC provisioned by a direct assigned license

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781837631582

1837631581

OCLC:

1397572459