Mastering Windows 365: The ultimate guide to designing, delivering, and managing architectures for Windows 365 Cloud PCs

“I have personally met with over one hundred customers since the launch of Windows 365. Some of them are fully deployed, some of them are expanding beyond their first purchase for new use cases and personas, and some of them are running pilots. Many of the customers that I have talked to have on-premises VDI; they are migrating to Windows 365 for its simplicity, seamless integration with management, security, identity and compliance products in Microsoft 365, reduction in total cost of ownership, and improvement in sustainability. In fact, one of the largest Windows 365 customers has converted their entire PC fleet into Cloud PCs a year ago and has loved the experience of running Windows in the cloud. Microsoft believes the future of Windows is in the cloud. We are just getting started with Windows 365. This book will help you to master Windows 365 and prepare yourself for a new generation of Windows that is cloud powered.”

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Ken Pan

CVP, Windows 365 and AVD, Microsoft

“Christiaan, Sandeep, and Morten have combined their expertise in Mastering Windows 365 to make deploying and maintaining Windows 365 environments simple and easy. Through these pages, you will discover how to leverage the power of AI to automate routine tasks, optimize resource allocation, and deliver an exceptional user experience. You will gain a deep understanding of the underlying architecture, security considerations, and strategies for successful adoption. Moreover, this book serves as a compass for navigating the evolving landscape of cloud computing, offering guidance on hybrid environments, data management, and integration with other cloud services. Ultimately, Mastering Windows 365 is a comprehensive guide that will enable you to make the most of emerging new technologies and usher in a new era for your employees, clients, and customers. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I did.”

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Panos Panay

EVP and Chief Product Officer, Windows and Devices, Microsoft

Christiaan works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Lead on the Windows Cloud Experiences (Windows 365 + AVD) Engineering team at Microsoft, bringing his expertise to help customers imagine new virtualization experiences. A former Global Black Belt for Azure Virtual Desktop, Christiaan joined Microsoft in 2018 as part of the FSLogix acquisition. In his role at Microsoft, he worked on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch, and Boot. His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, Windows, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) closer together, and drive community efforts around virtualization to empower Microsoft customers in leveraging new cloud virtualization scenarios.

Sandeep is a virtualization veteran with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. He has shipped multiple billion-dollar products and cloud services for Microsoft to a global user base including Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. His contributions have earned him multiple patents in this field.

Currently, he leads a stellar team that is responsible for building the product strategy for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop services and shaping the future of end-user experiences for these services.

Morten works as a Cloud Architect for a consultant company in Denmark where he advises and implements Microsoft virtual desktop solutions to customers around the world, Morten started his journey as a consultant over 8 years ago where he started with managing client devices but quickly found a passion for virtual device management. Today Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are the main areas that are being focused on alongside Microsoft Intune. Based on all the community activities Morten has done in the past years, he got rewarded with the Microsoft MVP award in the category of Windows 365 in March 2022.