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MicrosoftUnlocking the Power of Windows 365 in 2025: Your Ultimate Learning Guide
Fun fact, the article below is written by Microsoft Copilot!
Before kicking off, I want to wish all of you Happy (and successful) New Year! As we move further into 2025, the digital workspace continues to evolve, and Windows 365 remains at the forefront, offering seamless and flexible cloud computing solutions. Last year, we have been recognized for the second consecutive year as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service (DaaS).
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the world of cloud PCs, there's always more to learn about making the most out of Windows 365.
To kick this year off with a tradition, here’s your comprehensive new guide to mastering Windows 365 in the year 2025!
Getting started with Windows 365
Microsoft provides a wealth of resources to help users understand and maximize Windows 365. Start by exploring the official Windows 365 website for detailed documentation, tutorials, and updates. Additionally, the Microsoft Learn platform offers structured learning paths and modules specifically tailored to Windows 365.
- Windows 365 migration: It's easier than you think - Windows IT Pro Blog
- Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Microsoft Intune for VDI administrators | Windows IT Pro Blog
- New end-user experiences for Windows in the cloud: December 2024 | Microsoft Community Hub
- Technical deep dive bootcamp on Microsoft AVD and Windows 365
- The future of Windows, Windows 365 and AI | Microsoft 365 Community Conference
- Create provisioning policies for Windows 365
- Windows 365 deployment overview
- Windows 365 networking deployment options
Windows in the Cloud video series
Windows in the Cloud video series dives into Windows 365 capabilities:
- Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop news from Microsoft Ignite - Windows in the Cloud
- What’s next in Windows 365 Frontline - Windows in the Cloud
- Introducing Windows 365 Link – the first Cloud PC device
- Microsoft Teams in the Windows cloud
- Windows App: what's new and what's next | Windows in the Cloud
- GPU-enhanced Windows 365 Cloud PCs - Windows in the Cloud
Leadership spotlights
- Leadership spotlight: Melissa Grant, Windows Marketing
- Leadership spotlight: Marcus Ash on the future of Windows and AI design
Customer spotlights
AMAs (Ask Microsoft Anything)
Looking for more tips to deploy and manage Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop faster, better, and simple? Catch up on the most recent sessions on-demand:
- AMA: The latest in Windows 365 and Windows in the cloud(December 2024)
- AMA: Windows 365 - Q3 2024 capabilities(October 2024)
- AMA: Windows 365 GPU-enabled Cloud PCs(September 2024)
- AMA: Windows App(August 2024)
Upcoming dates:
- January 29, 2025 - AMA: Windows 365
- February 26, 2025 - AMA: Windows 365
- March 26, 2025 - AMA: Windows 365
Microsoft Ignite ’24 content available on demand
In case you missed any of the breakout sessions that the Windows cloud engineering team delivered to Microsoft Ignite, they are now available on demand. Here are just a few highlights:
- Transform end-user computing experiences with Windows, Windows 365 and Intune
- Secure and resilient Windows strategy from Client to Cloud
- What's New in Windows Security, Productivity and Cloud
- What's new and what's next for Azure Virtual Desktop
Books
Mastering Windows 365
Mastering Microsoft Intune
Get Microsoft certified
As a candidate for this certification, you have subject matter expertise managing devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant by using Microsoft Intune. You’re responsible for:
- Implementing solutions for efficient deployment and management of endpoints on various operating systems, platforms, and device types.
- Implementing and managing endpoints at scale by using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Intune Suite, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Copilot for Security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365.
- Implementing identity, security, access, policies, updates, and apps for endpoints.
Learn more about the course via: Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate - Certifications | Microsoft Learn
Join the Windows 365 Community
Engage with the Windows 365 community to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from others. Participate in forums such as the Microsoft Tech Community and follow relevant hashtags on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. Connecting with peers and experts can provide valuable insights and tips.
Hands-On Practice
There’s no substitute for hands-on experience. Set up your own Windows 365 environment and experiment with its features. Create different scenarios, troubleshoot issues, and explore various settings to get a practical understanding of how Windows 365 works. This practical approach will help solidify your knowledge and boost your confidence in using the platform.
Go for our Interactive Demo for Windows 365 to: https://aka.ms/w365demo
Windows 365 interactive demo
Attend Virtual Events and Webinars
Save the date now for the third installment of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff for Windows and Microsoft Intune! This free, virtual skilling event will offer prescriptive, technical deep dives and panel-based discussions to help you feel prepared and confident in deploying and managing devices, apps, and experiences from client to cloud!
Microsoft Technical Takeoff | Microsoft Community Hub
Community events in 2025 to attend
Workplace Ninja Summit + local user groups
Workplace Ninja Summit is another amazing community event where you can learn about all things Intune and Windows 365. Its goal is to share knowledge with the community and to make workplace management with Microsoft Technologies simpler for everybody.
Dates: 22 - 25 September 2025
More information can be found at Workplace Ninja Summit 2025
UK edition
Workplace Ninjas UK 2025 - Expo + Breakouts | Edinburgh - 16 - 17 June 2025
Australia edition
Workplace Ninja Australia Tour 2025 - Canberra, Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 AM | Meetup
USA edition
Workplace Ninjas US | 2025 Two-Day Conference Announcement December 2025
MMS Minnesota
The Midwest Management Summit is a 4-day conference purposely capped at 750 attendees so that nobody gets lost in the crowd. Speakers have time to meet and talk to you. There are no people rushing out of a session to get the next speaker going. You have time to absorb what you see and talk it over with speakers and other attendees.
Dates: May 4-8, 2025 at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington, MN
More information can be found at https://mmsmoa.com/
MEM Summit
Modern Endpoint Management Summit is an event dedicated to exploring the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in the field of endpoint management.
Dates: 23 - 25 April 2025 - Paris, France
Learn more about the event via: MEM Summit 2025
EUC Tech Summit Denmark
EUCtech Denmark, an independent organization focusing on End User Computing technologies from Citrix and Microsoft.
Dates: May 22, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Learn more: EUCtech Denmark
AVD Techfest
AVD TechFest is an international festival bringing industry experts, vendors, and community speakers together to share and discover best practices for Windows 365 and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) technology. Learn more at avdtechfest.com
Stay in touch with us.
Learning about Windows 365 in 2025 is an ongoing journey that combines official resources, community engagement, and hands-on experience. By tapping into these diverse learning avenues, you can stay ahead of the curve and fully harness the potential of Windows 365 to transform your digital workspace.
Oh, and if you did not already, make sure to follow me on Linkedin to stay connected!
Happy learning!
Christiaan
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