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Productivity best practices for virtual environments

Joydeep Mukherjee on 01-23-2020 10:16 AM
Learn how to improve end user productivity across on-premises and cloud-based virtual environments.
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Accelerate your RDS and VDI migration to Windows Virtual Desktop

Christiaan_Brinkhoff on 12-23-2019 11:00 AM
Learn about Azure tools to help migrate Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environme...
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Purchasing Windows 7 ESUs as a Cloud Solution Provider

Poornima Priyadarshini on 11-26-2019 02:08 PM
Need to purchase Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on behalf of your customers? Follow these steps.
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What’s new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 1909

Joe Lurie on 11-12-2019 10:00 AM
Check out a list of the latest features and get information on media availability.
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Windows 10, version 1909 delivery options

John Wilcox on 11-12-2019 10:00 AM
Find out how to update devices running Windows 10, version 1903 to version 1909 using a streamlined delivery approach.
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Introducing Microsoft Connected Cache: Microsoft’s cloud-managed cache solution

Narkis Engler on 11-05-2019 06:00 AM
Learn more about Microsoft’s cloud-managed cache solution, formerly referred to as Delivery Optimization In-Network Cach...
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Expanding Azure Active Directory support for FIDO2 preview to hybrid environments

Aabha Thipsay on 11-05-2019 05:30 AM
The public preview of FIDO2 security key support in Azure AD is expanding to hybrid environments. Learn more.
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Updating Windows 10 media with Dynamic Update packages

Steve DiAcetis on 11-05-2019 05:00 AM
Get a step-by-step guide to acquiring and applying Dynamic Update packages.
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Accelerate application validation with the Update Staging Lab

Rama Shastri on 11-04-2019 06:05 AM
Learn about a new service that enables ISVs to validate their applications against pre-release builds of Windows updates...
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A guide to Windows 10 deployment and servicing at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Heather Poulsen on 11-04-2019 05:04 AM
Get a look at featured sessions, find out how to provide feedback directly to the product teams, and learn how to manage...
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A guide to Windows Virtual Desktop at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Heather Poulsen on 11-03-2019 04:01 PM
Get a quick rundown on what's on deck for Windows Virtual Desktop at this year's conference.
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Windows Virtual Desktop Technical AMA: productivity and collaboration

Joydeep Mukherjee on 10-28-2019 02:25 PM
Have questions on FSLogix? Teams AV redirection? Join this AMA on October 31, 2019.
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How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices

Poornima Priyadarshini on 10-17-2019 09:00 AM
Need more time to migrate from Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008/2008 R2? Read this.
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End of service reminders for Windows 10, versions 1703 and 1803

John Wilcox on 10-09-2019 11:19 AM
Have devices running these versions? Learn how to stay protected and productive.
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Using machine learning to improve the Windows 10 update experience

archana_ramesh on 09-26-2019 01:30 PM
Learn how we use ML to guide the rollout of feature updates and identify which PCs will have a great experience.
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Publishing pre-release Windows 10 feature updates to WSUS

Aria Carley on 09-24-2019 12:17 PM
Want to deploy pre-release feature updates using Configuration Manager? Learn how.
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New extended support dates for MDOP tools

Joe Lurie on 09-04-2019 11:54 AM
There is now a single end of support date for all Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack products. Learn more.
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Save the date: Windows Virtual Desktop Technical AMA on August 28th

Joydeep Mukherjee on 08-19-2019 09:15 AM
Get answers to any technical questions that have come up during testing of the public preview of Windows Virtual Desktop...
7,406

FastTrack for Windows 10 deployment and other migration resources

Alan Meeus on 08-12-2019 11:00 AM
Find out about the newest FastTrack offering and other resources to help you with OS and app migrations.
5,687

MetaDefender ICAP with Windows Defender Antivirus: World-class security for hybrid environments

Kasia Kaplinska on 08-12-2019 09:02 AM
Antivirus scanning in Windows Defender Antivirus for on-prem and hybrid cloud ICAP scanning is now available. Learn more...
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Comprehensive protection for your credentials with Credential Guard and HVCI

Steve Syfuhs on 07-22-2019 09:00 AM
Learn how to use Credential Guard in conjunction with Windows technologies like protected processes and HVCI to build co...
9,578

Windows Virtual Desktop: How to set up your environment

Scott Manchester on 07-16-2019 09:00 AM
Get started fast with this new series of video tutorials from Microsoft Mechanics.
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Getting started with FSLogix profile containers on Azure Files in Windows Virtual Desktop

Stefan Georgiev on 07-10-2019 10:00 AM
Learn how to set up FSLogix profile containers on Azure Files with Azure AD Domain Services authentication.
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Tactical considerations for creating Windows deployment rings

Sean McLaren on 07-10-2019 10:00 AM
Learn how to use deployment rings to more easily and effectively manage updates on Windows 10 devices across your organi...
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Yet another step in building a world without passwords

Yogesh Mehta on 07-10-2019 09:00 AM
Find out how the Public Preview of FIDO2 security key support in Azure AD allows you try out new password capabilities t...
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Upgrading Windows 10 devices with installation media different than the original OS install language

Monika_Sinha on 07-09-2019 02:45 PM
Get a practical list of options for deploying Windows 10 to devices across multiple geographies in multiple languages.
9,401

Try out Windows Autopilot white glove pre-provisioning

Michael Niehaus on 07-08-2019 10:00 AM
Want to use Windows Autopilot, but don't think your users will want to watch while their devices are provisioned with al...
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Windows Autopilot for existing devices now supports Hybrid Azure AD Join

Michael Niehaus on 07-02-2019 10:00 AM
Learn about the new feature to help customers migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 using Windows Autopilot.
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Moving to the next Windows 10 feature update for commercial customers

John Wilcox on 07-01-2019 02:08 PM
A new option will be available to Windows 10, version 1903 devices updating to the next feature update. Learn more.
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Windows 10 Enterprise vs. Windows 10 Pro: Modern management considerations for your organization

Dave_Backman on 06-25-2019 04:17 PM
Deciding between Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise? Here are some of the differences.
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JeffkMN
in How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices on 01-24-2020
Obtain the MAK CSP key via: Partner Portal, Customers, Customer Name, Software, Product and down arrow, Get Keys
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JeffkMN
in Purchasing Windows 7 ESUs as a Cloud Solution Provider on 01-24-2020
After purchasing the license look in your Partner Portal, Customers, Software, Down Arrow, and keys should appear.
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BarryHenley
in How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices on 01-24-2020
Side Note - Download a copy of Security Essentials NOW I had a client who’s Windows 10 upgrade from Windows 7 failed. I had already uninstalled Security Essentials expecting Windows Defender to be the new anti virus. My go to link to reinstall Security Essentials reports it is no longer available ht...
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JustanItperson
in How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices on 01-24-2020
Thanks Barry, I did find the two in question were superseded so I replaced them in my script and all is good! Thanks!
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BarryHenley
in How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices on 01-24-2020
Justantperson, I’ve been successful in installing and activating the ESU on about 44 W7 Pro 64 bit machines with applying these 3 KB’s. Two 32 bit W7 Pro machines required every available update, including optional ones from the Windows Update utility for the ESU to activate. KB4490628 -> KB4474419 ...
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