Welcome to the one-hundred-eighty-fifth (185th) edition of the Windows 365 Community newsletter! This week, we bring you the latest Windows 365 news, free events, and expert tips & tricks from the world of Cloud PC.
📢 We deeply regret missing the deadline for the past few weeks due to summer vacation! – But don’t you worry. We have combined news from the past few weeks into this week’s newsletter. Let’s kick it off with an incredible community contribution by Neil McLoughlin 🥳
Windows 365 Just Got Easier and Cheaper – Thanks to Nerdio
In this video, Neil McLoughlin explains how Nerdio simplifies the management of Windows 365 Cloud PCs. It explores ways to reduce costs, improve visibility into system health, and streamline support and app deployment. Aimed at IT admins and engineers, it provides practical guidance to help make administration more efficient and cost-effective.
RDP Multipath Is Now Generally Available for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365
This article announces that RDP Multipath is now generally available for both Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. This feature enhances remote connectivity by dynamically evaluating and switching between multiple network paths to maintain stable sessions. It improves reliability, reduces latency, and supports seamless experiences – especially under varying network conditions. The rollout is phased to ensure quality and stability, with support for insights and diagnostics built into each platform.
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How to Create a New Windows 365 Provisioning Policy in Intune
In this article, Vaishnav K guides readers through creating a Windows 365 provisioning policy in Microsoft Intune, particularly for deploying Cloud PCs running Windows 11 version 24H2. It explains how gallery images simplify setup and maintenance while ensuring users receive secure, updated operating systems. The article emphasizes the use of Microsoft gallery images, the benefits of Entra join configurations, and monitoring tools available within Intune. It also touches on architectural insights and diagrams to help visualize deployment strategies and connectivity options.
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How to Deprovision Windows 365 Cloud PC in Intune When They Are in Grace Period Status
In this article, Vaishnav K explains how to properly deprovision a Windows 365 Cloud PC in Microsoft Intune when the device enters a grace period. This occurs when a license is removed or reassigned, leaving the Cloud PC active for a limited time – typically seven days. During this window, administrators can retrieve data, reassign licenses, or complete deprovisioning to free resources. The guide walks through how to locate such devices in Intune, initiate the deprovisioning process, and confirm completion to maintain a clean and cost-efficient environment.
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Packaging and Deploying Liquidware Flexapp and Flexapp One
In this article, Dominiek Verham provides a hands-on guide to packaging and deploying applications using Liquidware FlexApp and FlexApp One. It walks through setting up a dedicated packaging virtual machine, installing the FlexApp Packaging Console, and performing optimizations to ensure clean app captures. It also explains optional features like rollback via Windows System Restore, and how to configure and create different types of FlexApp packages – including FlexApp One for standalone use. Detailed steps for packaging apps like Notepad++ are provided, along with insights into managing, activating, and editing packaged applications.
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