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New 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.What is an enablement package?
Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. As a result, the new features in Windows 11, version 23H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 22H2 but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that activates the Windows 11, version 23H2 features. The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 11, version 23H2 as it enables an update from version 22H2 to version 23H2 with a single restart, reducing update downtime. This enables devices to take advantage of new features now. For version 22H2 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update or Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS), devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 11, version 23H2.Catch up on the latest in Windows update management at Microsoft Technical Takeoff
If you're looking for demos on what's new (and what we're working on) in Windows update management, this week's Microsoft Technical Takeoff for Windows and Intune is a great place to start! Here's a list of sessions to watch: Windows Autopatch: Simplifying the update management story The latest on managing Windows updates in Microsoft Intune Troubleshooting Windows updates There are also some opportunities for you to get answers to common questions from the engineering teams! Windows. Cloud. Management. Your questions answered. Windows + Intune Office Hours LIVE at Technical Takeoff And, if you're stuck with moving forward to Windows 11, bookmark these for some helpful insights: Modern management orWindows 11? It's more about "and" than "or" Windows 11 migration and app validation made easy withTest Base for Microsoft 365 Hope to see you at the Takeoff!Quick guide to what's new in MSIX: September 2023
A new build of the MSIX Packaging tool (v1.2023.807.0) is available. What's new with MSIX? Here's 3 things to look for this month: General availability of automated accelerators to streamline app conversion Ability to maintain the order of first launch tasks Broad availability of the Visual Studio App Attach extension so you can test apps by attaching them locally on the device, easily create VHD(x) packages, and more. Read the full post for a look at all the improvements: What’s new in MSIX: September 2023 - Window IT Pro BlogWindows IT admins: looking to skill up in 2 hours or less?
Windows Skilling Snacks continue to package up self-serve technical skilling across configuration, deployment, management, and support in bite-sized topics that you can complete in two hours or less. These are a great learning resource for IT admins new to the field, but can also be a great refresher for those who have been in the field for years. The team behind the snacks often looks to you, our Windows community, for ideas on what to tackle next so please drop a comment below if you have a suggestion. View the latest skilling snack:Configure devices with Windows Autopilot View the full skilling snack catalog:https://aka.ms/windows/skillingsnacksRSVP - August 29th - Unpacking Endpoint Management talks cloud migration
If you have questions, challenges, or best practices on migrating from on-premises endpoint management to the cloud, please join us live on Tuesday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m. PT for Unpacking Endpoint Management! Senior Program Managers @Danny Guilloryand@Steve Thomas (GLADIATOR)will be joined byAasawari Navatheand Microsoft MVPsTIMOTHY_MANGAN,Ronni Pedersen,andPeter van der Woudeso it's sure to be a lively conversation---and there will be plenty of brain power to help answer your questions. How can you join? Add the event to your calendar. RSVP and post your questions early. Tune in live at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, or catch up on demand! Hope to see you there!Welcome to the new home of the Test Base for Microsoft 365 community!
We develop our features based off your feedback and the feedback of other organizations around the world. We're excited you've joined us here in our new home as part of the Windows Community to share your thoughts and hear how others are using Test Base! Want to make sure you'd don't miss out on the conversation? Follow to make this space a favorite on the community and subscribe to receive updates. Looking for the latest product updates, feature previews, and opportunities to engage with the engineers building Test Base? Bookmark or favoriteTest Base announcements in the Windows IT Pro Blog. Subscribe to blog updates — or click here to add these updates to your favorite RSS reader.Important: Windows client roadmap update
Today, the Windows IT Pro Blog published an update stating that: Windows 10, version 22H2 will be the last version of Windows 10 and supported through October 14, 2025. The next Windows 11 release for LTSC will occur in the second half of 2024. Read the full announcement here: Windows client roadmap updateTake action: Discontinue use of Microsoft Update Compliance
After March 31st, 2023 Update Compliance reports will no longer be available. Organizations are advised to enroll in Windows Update for Business reports as soon as possible to continue to receive reports. To learn more: Visit the Windows Update for Business reports enrollment page on Microsoft Azure now to enroll. Watch a helpful video walkthrough of Windows Update for Business reports:Meet the new Windows Update for Business reporting experience. See Now generally available: Windows Update for Business reportsfor additional guidance.
