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Does Windows365 Enterprise Require AAD Connect?
Hi folks, I'm trying to provision one of these devices. My business is pretty much 100% virtual. I don't have or need local server. But I've hit a wall trying to provision my "Cloud PC" when the...
EricOrman
Microsoft
MicrosoftYes, Enterprise option of Win365 requires a Active Directory domain the Cloud PC's will be AD joined. The Business option does not require AD and the Cloud PC's are Azure AD joined, this also allows the use of cloud only users and or synchronized users from AD are also allowed/possible.
EricOrman Thanks for the quick reply, but my business works a lot with healthcare businesses. I need to show proof of HIPAA and cybersec compliance. Moving to Business doesn't seem give me that capability. I lose Intune device management and significant cybersec control. From my interpretation, Business also reduces the value my Win10 Enterprise and M365 E5 licenses.
If MSFT can set up these cloud PCs without AADC on the Business tier, why have they restricted this capability on the Enterprise tier? It seems counterintuitive to have less functionality. I hope they are reading these comments and will address this soon. I can't continue to test viability of this program until it's fixed.
