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97 TopicsReporting at scale with Windows Autopatch update readiness
Keeping devices secure and compliant requires more than deploying updates—it demands visibility and proactive action. Learn how Windows Autopatch update readiness delivers granular, actionable insights, reporting, and remediation tools to help you move from reactive to strategic update management. Get tips on how to interpret readiness signals, leverage dashboards for compliance, and apply best practices to minimize risk and downtime. Walk away from this demo-focused session with practical guidance to help make update management simpler and smarter. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.951Views0likes5CommentsMigrating from VDI to Windows 365
The Windows 365 migration API streamlines the transition from on-premises or hosted environments to Windows 365 Cloud PCs by enabling partners and IT teams to automate large-scale migrations with minimal disruption. In this session, we’ll dive into how the API works, its core capabilities for bulk provisioning and state transfer, and best practices for integrating it into customer migration workflows. Learn how Microsoft designed the Windows 365 migration API for scale, security, and extensibility—empowering you to deliver faster, more reliable migrations while reducing operational overhead. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.501Views0likes2CommentsApp Control for Business: same roots, new playbook
Get ready to rethink what app control means on Windows. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest updates to App Control for Business—starting with the new script enforcement model that brings consistent behavior across script hosts (so you can move off those “vintage” APIs). Get a tour of Smart App Control policy options, plus a look at session locked signed policies—no more UEFI locks—perfect for ephemeral Windows endpoints like VMs that pop into existence, do their job, and vanish like they were never there. And because good things happen in threes, we’ll also touch on what’s changing in the Azure Arc management tooling for servers. We’ll also show you where to find update, prescriptive documentation designed to help you build strong, practical policy from day one. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.897Views0likes7CommentsReady day one: how to get Windows users up and running fast
Explore the latest improvements to the Windows enterprise Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE), designed to help organizations get users productive faster and with less setup friction. Walk through new capabilities in Windows Backup for Organization, including how devices can now restore user settings, apps, and work data seamlessly during OOBE or at first sign‑in. Learn how to configure it so that devices download and install the latest quality update during setup, ensuring users start with a fully up‑to‑date and secure Windows experience from the moment they arrive on the desktop. Walk away with practical guidance for taking advantage of these modern setup experiences, whether you manage large fleets or handle frontline deployments. Speakers: Bruce Bevilacqua & Siddharth Bhave This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.1.2KViews0likes17CommentsUser experience updates: Windows 365 Boot and more
Want to see how Windows 365 Boot and Windows App updates can unlock more flexible, secure ways to deliver Windows across shared devices, browsers, and mobile scenarios? Tune in to learn how the improved Connection Center, captive-portal support, hotkeys, and Windows 365 Reserve help reduce access friction and support dedicated device environments. See how Surface Mouse support on iOS enables desktop-class productivity without local installs, expanding where and how users can work. Explore Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) scenarios with demos that show how Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop improve call quality and performance through centrally hosted desktops, Multimedia Redirection, and Teams cross-platform support. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.527Views0likes2CommentsSecure Boot certificate updates explained
Want to ensure you maintain a trusted boot environment for your Windows devices? Walk through essential guidance - including how to test firmware, monitor device readiness, deploy updated certificates, and diagnose issues using the latest tools and deployment aids. Learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how to ensure your fleet stays secure and compliant ahead of the deadline. Whether you manage a small set of devices or a large enterprise environment, you’ll leave with practical steps to confidently navigate this major Secure Boot update. Speakers: Sochi Ogbuanya & Jordan Geurten This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.12KViews1like48CommentsFrom panic to productive: point-in-time restore in Windows
Ever wish you could go back in time? Currently in preview, point-in-time restore for Windows enables you to restore a PC to the exact state it was at an earlier point in time in minutes. Dive deep into how this system recovery feature works and how you can configure it in your estate. See a preview of the end user experience. Learn how to minimize downtime and simplify remediation, without the need for technical expertise or lengthy troubleshooting. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.796Views0likes2CommentsWindows 365 Frontline expands with Cloud Apps and more
Dive in and learn how Windows 365 Cloud Apps enable an app-centric way to deliver cloud-hosted productivity and line-of-business apps without provisioning full Cloud PCs. See how organizations can streamline app delivery and reduce VDI management overhead by streaming individual apps—such as Outlook, Word, or Intune-published line-of-business apps—from Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PCs in shared mode. Explore new user experience sync capabilities in Windows 365 Frontline that help preserve user settings across sessions and devices on shared Cloud PCs. Finally, see how combining Cloud Apps with user experience sync allows you to deliver apps from a non-personalized image while still providing a consistent, personalized experience for end users. Speakers: Jason Parker & Tania Mariscal This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.463Views0likes2CommentsWindows 365 reporting and monitoring updates
IT admins need deep and usable monitoring and reporting. The new Windows 365 monitoring and reporting is designed to deliver the deep insights required by seasoned virtualization professionals, while still adhering to the Windows 365 SaaS principles of simplicity and streamlined manageability. We will provide a summary of the evolution of reporting and monitoring in the service, explore how to maximize the return on your investment, and deep dive into troubleshooting and other common administrative tasks enabled by the new monitoring experience. Speaker: Doug Coombs This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.734Views1like3CommentsThe latest in security for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
Get to know the latest security updates for delivering Windows from the Microsoft Cloud through Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn how to configure the latest features that help protect users and data, including password and identity management. Find out how to protect against malware. Get tips on how to secure personally-owned laptops, mobile phones, lightweight endpoints, and so much more. Speaker: Christian Montoya This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.1.4KViews0likes4Comments