Tom Hickling

Azure Virtual Desktop metadata database now available in Korea Central - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Azure Virtual Desktop metadata is now hosted in Korea Central, giving organizations more control over data residency and enabling optimized deployments for...

You can now create your #AzureVirtualDesktop host pools in South Korea. Today we have released a new metadata location in the Korea Central region. This is ideal for those customers with data sovereignty requirements in the locality.

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RDP Multipath is now generally available for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 - Windows IT Pro Blog This feature enhances reliability by dynamically evaluating multiple network paths to maintain seamless connectivity and reduce disconnections. With a...

#RDP #Multipath is now generally available for #Windows365 & #AzureVirtualDesktop. This is a great feature that will dynamically switch to the most reliable and performant path without impacting the end user's session
You really should be enabling this. Check the details here: aka.ms/RDPMultipath

Improving IT efficiency with Microsoft Security Copilot in Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Security Blog Announcing the general availability of Microsoft Security Copilot capabilities for IT with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, offering AI-powered efficiency and enhanced security for your operation...

#Copilot in #Intune is now generally available. Security Copilot makes IT admin easier and quicker for your day to day endpoint management work, with generative #AI baked into the Intune workflows, and it supports #Windows365:
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FSLogix Release 25.06 is now generally available! | Microsoft Community Hub This latest release is focused on enabling compatibility and support for customers who are migrating their users from Microsoft Outlook (classic) to the...

#FSLogix release 25.06 is now generally available.
Here's whats new:

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#AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop

Strengthen business resilience with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop Build a future-ready IT strategy with secure, scalable cloud solutions In the face of today’s complex and interconnected work ecosystems,

Announcing today #Windows365 CloudApps. Publish RemoteApps from Windows365 also integrated with #Intune. This is currently in private preview for which you can express your interest in this blog post: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

Strengthen business resilience with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop Build a future-ready IT strategy with secure, scalable cloud solutions In the face of today’s complex and interconnected work ecosystems,

Introducing #Windows365 #Reserve, a brand new service that provides a temporary replacement #CloudPC for when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason enabling to get productive again quicker. All the details in this blog: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

Now in public preview: RDP Multipath for reliable connectivity - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Stay connected and productive with intelligent path management that adapts to network conditions in real-time.

Public Preview of RDP Multipath.

As the name suggests this new feature evaluates multiple network paths and will switch seamlessly to the most reliable to maintain connectivity. Here are all the details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...

#AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365

Configure personal desktop assignment in Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure How to configure the assignment type of a personal host pool, unassign or reassign desktops, assign multiple desktops to a user, or set a friendly name for a desktop in Azure Virtual Desktop.

Have you wanted to assign multiple #AzureVirtualDesktop personal desktops to the same user? Well now you can. Now in general availability, you can assign the same user access to multiple personal desktops from the same Personal host pool.

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Secure your organization against changing conditions with a special offer from Windows 365 In these uncertain times, marked by fluctuating economic conditions and supply chain concerns, businesses face numerous challenges. Amidst these complexities, it is even more important to adopt new te...

20% off all #Windows365 plans for new customers: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

Host pool redirection defaults changing in Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Learn how disabling clipboard, drive, USB, and printer redirections by default for new host pools strengthens security.

We are changing the default settings for the #AzureVirtualDesktop host pool redirection settings for new host pools to increase security. Redirections will be disabled by default. They can subsequently be enabled as required:

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#AVD

Move a Cloud PC Learn how to move a Cloud PC by using Microsoft Intune.

New enhancements for #Windows365 CloudPC Move now GA:
- Granular move. Now you can move any number of CPCs.
- Enhanced reporting shows progress to admins & improved handling logic to reduce failures.
- Support Frontline dedicated
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Point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator generally available - Windows IT Pro Blog Learn more about point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator, the newest disaster recovery feature for Windows 365.  

#Windows365 Point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator is now generally available. This brand new feature within the existing Point-in-time capability shows admins the likely success of restores using various snapshots. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

YouTube video by Microsoft Mechanics How to set up Windows 365 (2025 tutorial)

Do you have 15 minutes to spare and want to get up to speed with how to setup #Windows365 and how to configure some of the additional capabilities it offers? You do - well check out the latest Microsoft Mechanics video with Scott Manchester here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc4V...

Maximize productivity and ROI with Windows 365: New innovations now generally available In today's dynamic work environment, businesses need robust solutions that support resilience and maximize return on investment (ROI). As organizations modernize their IT environments, they increasing...

We have released all whole set of updates today in #Windows365. Frontline Shared, Windows App on Android, DR Plus, Every time sign-in, MAM for personal Windows devices, Windows 365 Link – and a whole lot more Here are all of the details to get up to speed: aka.ms/MaximizeROIWithW365

Maximize productivity and ROI with Windows 365: New innovations now generally available In today's dynamic work environment, businesses need robust solutions that support resilience and maximize return on investment (ROI). As organizations modernize their IT environments, they increasing...

#Windows365 #Link is now generally available & ready for purchase for £349 in the UK & market pricing in the US Canada Germany Japan, Australia, & NZ
Get the cloud powered performance of your Cloud PC on a secure and sustainable local device. Get yours now blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

Maximize productivity and ROI with Windows 365: New innovations now generally available In today's dynamic work environment, businesses need robust solutions that support resilience and maximize return on investment (ROI). As organizations modernize their IT environments, they increasing...

#Windows365 #Frontline Shared now GA. It provides a way to present a pool of CloudPCs to a group of users who typically use it for short durations to achieve specific tasks in a small set of applications, and is reset at sign-out. Check out the announcement here: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

What's new in Microsoft Intune Find out what's new in Microsoft Intune.

#AzureVirtualDesktop admins - in case you missed it, #Intune Remote Help now supports #AVD Multi-session session hosts:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune...

Azure Virtual Desktop metadata database available in Southeast Asia - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Announcing expanded general availability of the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata service to Southeast Asia.  

Today I am pleased to announce that the #AzureVirtualDesktop metadata service is now generally available in the Southeast Asia #Azure region. This further extends the service’s regional database capability to meet customer needs. #AVD

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Azure Virtual Desktop metadata database available in Southeast Asia - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Announcing expanded general availability of the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata service to Southeast Asia.  

Today I am pleased to announce that the #AzureVirtualDesktop metadata service is now generally available in the Southeast Asia #Azure region. This further extends the service’s regional database capability to meet customer needs. #AVD

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Prepare for the Remote Desktop client for Windows end of support - Windows IT Pro Blog Remote Desktop client for Windows reaches end of support on March 27, 2026. Get ready by migrating to Windows App.

So long Remote Desktop Client - hello Windows App. A date for your diary: 27 March 2026 is the end of support for the Remote Desktop Client.

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#Windows365 #AzureVirtualDesktop

The Projected Total Economic Impact™ Of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Check out the latest TEI study from Forrester. The study projects a substantial ROI ranging from 94% to 217%. Report available here: aka.ms/WCTEI2025

In public preview: Multiple personal desktops with Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Learn how to assign multiple personal desktops to a single user within one host pool to streamline resource management.

Have you wanted to present multiple #AzureVirtualDesktop personal desktops to the same user from the same host pool? Well now you can. In public preview today you can now do exactly this without having to create additional host pools: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...

Discover Azure Virtual Desktop Quickstart—now generally available - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog Try out Quickstart to quickly deploy a sample environment and dive into Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows App.

Do you want to deploy #AzureVirtualDesktop with just four deployment questions? Introducing Azure Virtual Desktop Quickstart. The quickest way to get a sample AVD environment for testing up and running:

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Default outbound access in Azure - Azure Virtual Network Learn about default outbound access in Azure.

In just over 6 months time the default outbound internet access will be retired for new deployments, following Zero Trust network security principles.

The count down is therefore on, please follow the guidance here for the alternatives: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... #Azure

Come and listen in to learn how #Windows365 and #AzureVirtualDesktop helped customers achieve up to 217% ROI!

Register here: learning.eventbuilder.com/event/90597

Windows 365 now supported in Mexico and Spain | Microsoft Community Hub Today I am pleased to announce that we have enabled Windows 365 in Spain and Mexico. You can now deploy your Cloud PCs into Spain, in the Spain Central...

Announcing #Windows365 in Spain & Mexico. This demonstrates our commitment to making this a truly global service meeting you were you are & providing the most choice in terms of locations to run your workloads. Central regions: techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/...

Get to know Windows security and resiliency in the cloud - Microsoft Technical Takeoff Every organization needs a robust and reliable platform for its users. Explore our approach to strengthening security and enhancing resiliency across Windows...

#Microsoft Technical Takeoff starts tommorow, 4 days of in depth product group led learning on a range of #Windows365 & #AzureVirtualDesktop topics Join myself & Kingston Hui to learn about security & resiliency in the underlying platform & your workloads aka.ms/WindowsCloudResiliency

Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus extends Cloud PC resilience - Windows IT Pro Blog Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus recovers Cloud PCs quickly, with preallocated capacity in case of an outage.

#Windows365 Disaster Recovery Plus is a brand new service to provide the next level of your #CloudPC workload resiliency. This will be generally available in spring 2025. Recover to a separate #Azure region with low RTO and RPO with guaranteed capacity.
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Here is the full list of #Windows365 and #AzureVirtualDesktop sessions at the next #Microsoft Technical Takeoff.
See you there.
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AMA: Windows cloud security | February 26, 2025 Join us for an opportunity to get answers to your questions about Windows cloud security! You watched the most recent episode of Windows in the Cloud -...

Tune into the next Windows in the Cloud AMA, this time covering all the security investments being made in our Windows Cloud offerings.
Wednesday, February 26th 8:00 – 9:00 AM Pacific Time
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#Windows365 #AzureVirtualDesktop