New episode: Windows in the Cloud – Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop news from Microsoft Ignite
Tune in on November 20th for a new episode ofWindows in the Cloud: Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop news from Microsoft Ignite, with Christiaan Brinkhoff Tristan Scott, Scott Manchester, BhavyaChopra, and Philip_Gerity Join our Windows Cloud product leaders for an exciting, demo-heavy episode where we will showcase the latest Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop capabilities announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024. You'll walk away with the insight you need to keep your organization moving forward with the right Windows in the Cloud solution for your workforce. Windows in the Cloud is an easy way to get up to speed on the latest features, functionality, and future roadmap for Windows 365. Windows in the Cloud offers an up-close look at configuring, deploying, and managing Cloud PCs -- focusing on demos and real-world best practices so that you can learn what you need to know and get on your way. Catch more Windows in the Cloud at https://aka.ms/WindowsInTheCloud. Have questions? Bring them to our next Windows 365 AMA! Visit https://aka.ms/AMA/WindowsInTheCloud for upcoming dates and times.
Windows Server 2025 is generally available as of Nov 1!!
Sweet! Build 26100.1742 is the final, 'RTM'. Available for download now on M365 Admin Center website (formerly VLSC) and other official download locations. Windows Server 2025 known issues and notifications | Microsoft Learn Windows Server release information | Microsoft Learn What's new in Windows Server 2025 | Microsoft Learn Happy downloading, installing...in-place upgrading! 😉 - MichaelNew Windows 365 features reach general availability
It's been three years since Windows 365 became broadly available. Today, Scott Manchester, Vice President - Windows Cloud Experiences, shared new updates to Windows 365 based on customer feedback. For more details on these updates -- including features now generally available -- check out today's posts on the Windows IT Pro Blog from the Windows 365 PMs: New Windows 365 features help provide a more secure workspace Windows 365 GPU-enabled Cloud PCs now generally available AI-driven insights reduce TCO for Windows 365 Cloud PCs Windows App general availability coming soon There were also announcements about partner integrations, specifically: Windows 365 management capabilities now on N-able Cloud Commander How to integrate Windows 365 with Omnissa Horizon If you have questions about any of today's announcements, please leave a comment on the blogs. To submit feedback, visit the Windows 365 Feedback Portal.Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer is now generally available on Windows 365
We are happy to announce that Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer is rolling out this week to the public on Windows 365. Secondary Ringer is a voice calling feature that allows Teams to signal an inbound call on multiple devices. Previously, only one sound output device was used to notify users of an incoming Teams call. For example, if the default device was a headset, the user may miss incoming calls when not wearing it.Secondary ringer allows Teams to signal the arrival of an inbound call on two devices, which means you can have two sound output devices of your choice to ring (e.g., your PC and headphones) when there is an incoming Teams call. Setting a Secondary Ringer To set a secondary ringer, go to the “Devices” section of Teams settings and select a device from the “Secondary Ringer” drop-down list. Secondary ringer will not work: If you are not connected to more than one suitable device, you cannot set a secondary ringer. If a device is not online (like a Bluetooth headset that is powered off), it cannot be used either. If you remove your PC from a situation where the secondary ringer is unavailable (for example, unplug a laptop and move out of the range of the headset’s Bluetooth connection), Teams removes the secondary ringer, and you’ll have to reconfigure it after you reconnect. Getting Started To use Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer, the minimum Windows Desktop Client version 1.2.3004 is required to enable the feature on Windows 365. Set up Teams on Windows 365 Microsoft Teams comes included in the Windows 11/10 images optimized for Microsoft 365 apps. For more information on how to enjoy the best Teams experience, refer to the Teams on Cloud PC documentation.Windows Server on ARM64 (Insider Previews)
When will there be a preview build of Windows Server on ARM? There is demandfor it from developers, and devops personal as well. It is known that it already partial exists due to the article on Azure Host OS. Azure Host OS – Cloud Host - Microsoft Community Hub Please release this so we can test it against our code.New episode: Windows in the Cloud – Leadership Spotlight: Melissa Grant, Windows Marketing
Catch a new episode of Windows in the Cloud: Leadership Spotlight: Melissa Grant, Windows Marketing, now on demand. On this episode, we have an exciting interview with Senior Director of Windows Marketing, Melissa Grant. Gain unique insights on the evolution of Windows moving to the cloud. Get a peek at what to expect at Microsoft Ignite 2024. Don't miss an engaging and informative discussion that might change the way you think about the future of Windows in the cloud and AI. Windows in the Cloud is an easy way to get up to speed on the latest features, functionality, and future roadmap for Windows 365. Windows in the Cloud offers an up-close look at configuring, deploying, and managing Cloud PCs -- focusing on demos and real-world best practices so that you can learn what you need to know and get on your way. Catch more Windows in the Cloud at https://aka.ms/WindowsInTheCloud. Have questions? Bring them to our next Windows 365 AMA! Visit https://aka.ms/AMA/WindowsInTheCloudfor upcoming dates and times.b26085 - Windows Server 2025 Domain Controller fail to deploy via DSC
Hi there, I am trying to deploy mslab using Windows Server 2025 preview VM using Windows Server 2025 OS as a Hyper-V platform. I believe Jaromir as maintainer of mslab opened an SR. In result he updated the code, plus PS DSC Modules. edit: this issue is unrelated to the running SR. Still the deployment of the domain controller template will fail during first boot. This is not specific to b26085, this one is troubling for since WS2025 insider, so it never worked with this branch. Repro steps Install Windows Server 2025 b26085.1 on a physical machine and enable Hyper-V Download and extract mslab https://github.com/microsoft/MSLab/releases/tag/v24.04.1 run the mslab scripts in order 1_Prereq 2_CreateParentDisks > select Windows Server 2025 ISO b26085 (WS 2022 ISO will work) > skip the MSU dialogue Domain Controller VM gets created from parent disk image First boot will fail with following error Creating DC VM Applying Unattend and copying Powershell DSC Modules PSPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir PSParentPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp PSChildName : MountDir PSDrive : J PSProvider : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem PSIsContainer : True Name : MountDir FullName : J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir Parent : Temp Exists : True Root : J:\ Extension : CreationTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:16 CreationTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:16 LastAccessTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:16 LastAccessTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:16 LastWriteTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:16 LastWriteTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:16 Attributes : Directory Mode : d----- BaseName : MountDir Target : {} LinkType : Path : J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir Online : False Path : J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir Online : False PSPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir\Windows\Panther PSParentPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem::J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir\Windows PSChildName : Panther PSDrive : J PSProvider : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem PSIsContainer : True Name : Panther FullName : J:\mslab_v24.04.1\Temp\MountDir\Windows\Panther Parent : Windows Exists : True Root : J:\ Extension : CreationTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:22 CreationTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:22 LastAccessTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:22 LastAccessTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:22 LastWriteTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:22 LastWriteTimeUtc : 21.04.2024 11:20:22 Attributes : Directory Mode : d----- BaseName : Panther Target : {J:\Windows\Panther} LinkType : Creating DSC Configs for DC LastWriteTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:23 Length : 1206 Name : DC.meta.mof LastWriteTime : 21.04.2024 13:20:25 Length : 32600 Name : DC.mof Copying DSC configurations (pending.mof and metaconfig.mof) Applying changes to VHD LogPath : C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log ScratchDirectory : LogLevel : WarningsInfo Starting DC Configuring DC using DSC takes a while. Initial configuration in progress. Sleeping 250 seconds Question: What could be reasons it keeps failing? We have no clue / pointers and imho it would be expected and necessary that mslab works with WS2025, despite being preview, too. Who at Microsoft could afford time to repro and looking into that? As mslab is also used by Microsoft, I hope anyone could spare time to investigate (with Jaromir and/or me). I personally can spare time for that investigation. Thank you very much in advance!
