Tom Hickling
@tomhickling.com
Principal Product Manager and Architect of Windows Cloud at Microsoft
#AzureVirtualDesktop now supports non-persistent session hosts in public preview. This is great if need stateless workloads where the VMs revert back to a base image after use.
Here are all of the details to get started now: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Here are all of the details to get started now: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Now in public preview: Ephemeral OS disk support on Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog
Azure Virtual Desktop now supports Ephemeral OS disk in public preview, experience fast, stateless session hosts.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#AzureVirtualDesktop now supports non-persistent session hosts in public preview. This is great if need stateless workloads where the VMs revert back to a base image after use.
Here are all of the details to get started now: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Here are all of the details to get started now: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Bring your own Copilot to work.
#Microsoft has enabled multiple account access for Microsoft 365 #Copilot.
This enables employees to use their own Copilot from personal #Microsoft365 plans still controlled by IT. Further details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
#Microsoft has enabled multiple account access for Microsoft 365 #Copilot.
This enables employees to use their own Copilot from personal #Microsoft365 plans still controlled by IT. Further details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Employees can bring Copilot from their personal Microsoft 365 plans to work - what it means for IT | Microsoft Community Hub
Today, we made some exciting announcements for Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and the new Premium plans. Among them is how employees can use Copilot from...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Bring your own Copilot to work.
#Microsoft has enabled multiple account access for Microsoft 365 #Copilot.
This enables employees to use their own Copilot from personal #Microsoft365 plans still controlled by IT. Further details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
#Microsoft has enabled multiple account access for Microsoft 365 #Copilot.
This enables employees to use their own Copilot from personal #Microsoft365 plans still controlled by IT. Further details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
External Identities is now in public preview for #AzureVirtualDesktop and #Windows365. This allows you to invite external identities into your Entra Tenant and then present them resources.
All the details are available here:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
All the details are available here:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
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External Identities is now in public preview for #AzureVirtualDesktop and #Windows365. This allows you to invite external identities into your Entra Tenant and then present them resources.
All the details are available here:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
All the details are available here:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
You can now make use of #Copilot in #Intune to better manage #Windows365.
Now generally available, this brings AI insights into your management experience in Intune for your #CloudPC estate.
Full details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Now generally available, this brings AI insights into your management experience in Intune for your #CloudPC estate.
Full details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Extending Copilot in Intune to manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs - Windows IT Pro Blog
Copilot in Intune now supports Windows 365 with natural language prompts
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You can now make use of #Copilot in #Intune to better manage #Windows365.
Now generally available, this brings AI insights into your management experience in Intune for your #CloudPC estate.
Full details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Now generally available, this brings AI insights into your management experience in Intune for your #CloudPC estate.
Full details are available here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Microsoft #DevBox capabilities will be transition to native #Windows365.
Dev Box - the Azure service that provides developer project based development environments will start to move to Windows 365 starting from the 1st of November.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Dev Box - the Azure service that provides developer project based development environments will start to move to Windows 365 starting from the 1st of November.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Microsoft Dev Box capabilities are coming to Windows 365 - Microsoft Dev Box
Discover how Microsoft Dev Box capabilities are transitioning to Windows 365, offering unified solutions for developers and IT admins starting November 2025.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Microsoft #DevBox capabilities will be transition to native #Windows365.
Dev Box - the Azure service that provides developer project based development environments will start to move to Windows 365 starting from the 1st of November.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Dev Box - the Azure service that provides developer project based development environments will start to move to Windows 365 starting from the 1st of November.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
It's all about the apps.
We have enabled the public preview of #Windows365 #CloudApps.
This brings just the applications required by end users, and not the full desktop of the CloudPC running the apps. This is running on top of the #Frontline Shared W365: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
We have enabled the public preview of #Windows365 #CloudApps.
This brings just the applications required by end users, and not the full desktop of the CloudPC running the apps. This is running on top of the #Frontline Shared W365: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 Cloud Apps in public preview - Windows IT Pro Blog
Learn more about Windows 365 Cloud Apps, a new way to securely stream Windows apps to any device.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It's all about the apps.
We have enabled the public preview of #Windows365 #CloudApps.
This brings just the applications required by end users, and not the full desktop of the CloudPC running the apps. This is running on top of the #Frontline Shared W365: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
We have enabled the public preview of #Windows365 #CloudApps.
This brings just the applications required by end users, and not the full desktop of the CloudPC running the apps. This is running on top of the #Frontline Shared W365: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
New updates now available in #Windows365 #Boot.
Improvements for Connection Centre, Troubleshooting, Support for Cross Region Disaster Recovery, display settings and a smoother login experience:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Improvements for Connection Centre, Troubleshooting, Support for Cross Region Disaster Recovery, display settings and a smoother login experience:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 Boot, Connection Center & improved experience - generally available - Windows IT Pro Blog
Windows 365 Boot is generally available and now includes Windows 365 Connection Center, Cloud PC selection at logon, and more.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
New updates now available in #Windows365 #Boot.
Improvements for Connection Centre, Troubleshooting, Support for Cross Region Disaster Recovery, display settings and a smoother login experience:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Improvements for Connection Centre, Troubleshooting, Support for Cross Region Disaster Recovery, display settings and a smoother login experience:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Microsoft is investing £22 billion into the UK to drive #AI, #Cloud infrastructure and the largest supercomputer in the country:
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
Microsoft invests $30 billion in UK to power AI future
The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States has long been more than a matter of diplomacy — it’s a friendship rooted in shared ideals and mutual ambition. Across generations, our...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#Microsoft is investing £22 billion into the UK to drive #AI, #Cloud infrastructure and the largest supercomputer in the country:
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
We are improving the end user experience of #Windows365 and #AzureVirtualDesktop in the #WindowsApp. Starting in public preview are Health Checks inside the Windows App.
Check out further details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Check out further details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Enhancing AVD and Windows 365 experience with health checks - Windows IT Pro Blog
Diagnostic platform designed to proactively identify and resolve issues on end-user devices, improving reliability and performance across supported...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are improving the end user experience of #Windows365 and #AzureVirtualDesktop in the #WindowsApp. Starting in public preview are Health Checks inside the Windows App.
Check out further details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Check out further details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 Cross Region Disaster Recovery is now generally available for #Frontline Dedicated. This has been available for some time for Enterprise. Today we announce the same support for Frontline in dedicated mode. Same capability same resilience: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Cross-region Disaster Recovery for Windows 365 Frontline (dedicated mode) - Windows IT Pro Blog
Announcing the general availability of Cross-region Disaster Recovery for Windows 365 Frontline
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#Windows365 Cross Region Disaster Recovery is now generally available for #Frontline Dedicated. This has been available for some time for Enterprise. Today we announce the same support for Frontline in dedicated mode. Same capability same resilience: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
We have now enabled #Windows365 from South Korea. You can now deploy #CloudPCs to the Korea Central Azure region. This enables local data sovereignty and reduced latency within the area. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Windows 365 is now supported in Korea Central - Windows IT Pro Blog
Windows 365 is now available in Korea Central, bringing Cloud PCs closer to users for better performance.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We have now enabled #Windows365 from South Korea. You can now deploy #CloudPCs to the Korea Central Azure region. This enables local data sovereignty and reduced latency within the area. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
#Windows365 Reserve is now available in limited public preview.
Reserve is a way to be productive when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason.
Read more and sign up for this preview here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Reserve is a way to be productive when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason.
Read more and sign up for this preview here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Enhancing business continuity: Windows 365 Reserve is now in limited public preview! | Microsoft Community Hub
Announcing gated public preview of Windows 365 Reserve—secure Cloud PC access from anywhere when you need it most
techcommunity.microsoft.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#Windows365 Reserve is now available in limited public preview.
Reserve is a way to be productive when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason.
Read more and sign up for this preview here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Reserve is a way to be productive when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason.
Read more and sign up for this preview here:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
You can now create your #AzureVirtualDesktop host pools in South Korea. Today we have released a new metadata location in the Korea Central region. This is ideal for those customers with data sovereignty requirements in the locality.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
Azure Virtual Desktop metadata database now available in Korea Central - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog
Azure Virtual Desktop metadata is now hosted in Korea Central, giving organizations more control over data residency and enabling optimized deployments for...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You can now create your #AzureVirtualDesktop host pools in South Korea. Today we have released a new metadata location in the Korea Central region. This is ideal for those customers with data sovereignty requirements in the locality.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#RDP #Multipath is now generally available for #Windows365 & #AzureVirtualDesktop. This is a great feature that will dynamically switch to the most reliable and performant path without impacting the end user's session
You really should be enabling this. Check the details here: aka.ms/RDPMultipath
You really should be enabling this. Check the details here: aka.ms/RDPMultipath
RDP Multipath is now generally available for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 - Windows IT Pro Blog
This feature enhances reliability by dynamically evaluating multiple network paths to maintain seamless connectivity and reduce disconnections. With a...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#RDP #Multipath is now generally available for #Windows365 & #AzureVirtualDesktop. This is a great feature that will dynamically switch to the most reliable and performant path without impacting the end user's session
You really should be enabling this. Check the details here: aka.ms/RDPMultipath
You really should be enabling this. Check the details here: aka.ms/RDPMultipath
#Copilot in #Intune is now generally available. Security Copilot makes IT admin easier and quicker for your day to day endpoint management work, with generative #AI baked into the Intune workflows, and it supports #Windows365:
www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
Improving IT efficiency with Microsoft Security Copilot in Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Security Blog
Announcing the general availability of Microsoft Security Copilot capabilities for IT with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, offering AI-powered efficiency and enhanced security for your operation...
www.microsoft.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#Copilot in #Intune is now generally available. Security Copilot makes IT admin easier and quicker for your day to day endpoint management work, with generative #AI baked into the Intune workflows, and it supports #Windows365:
www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
#FSLogix release 25.06 is now generally available.
Here's whats new:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/fslogix...
#AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop
Here's whats new:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/fslogix...
#AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop
FSLogix Release 25.06 is now generally available! | Microsoft Community Hub
This latest release is focused on enabling compatibility and support for customers who are migrating their users from Microsoft Outlook (classic) to the...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#FSLogix release 25.06 is now generally available.
Here's whats new:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/fslogix...
#AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop
Here's whats new:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/fslogix...
#AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop
Announcing today #Windows365 CloudApps. Publish RemoteApps from Windows365 also integrated with #Intune. This is currently in private preview for which you can express your interest in this blog post: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Strengthen business resilience with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
Build a future-ready IT strategy with secure, scalable cloud solutions
In the face of today’s complex and interconnected work ecosystems,
blogs.windows.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Announcing today #Windows365 CloudApps. Publish RemoteApps from Windows365 also integrated with #Intune. This is currently in private preview for which you can express your interest in this blog post: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Introducing #Windows365 #Reserve, a brand new service that provides a temporary replacement #CloudPC for when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason enabling to get productive again quicker. All the details in this blog: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Strengthen business resilience with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
Build a future-ready IT strategy with secure, scalable cloud solutions
In the face of today’s complex and interconnected work ecosystems,
blogs.windows.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Introducing #Windows365 #Reserve, a brand new service that provides a temporary replacement #CloudPC for when your primary device is unavailable for whatever reason enabling to get productive again quicker. All the details in this blog: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Public Preview of RDP Multipath.
As the name suggests this new feature evaluates multiple network paths and will switch seamlessly to the most reliable to maintain connectivity. Here are all the details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365
As the name suggests this new feature evaluates multiple network paths and will switch seamlessly to the most reliable to maintain connectivity. Here are all the details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365
Now in public preview: RDP Multipath for reliable connectivity - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog
Stay connected and productive with intelligent path management that adapts to network conditions in real-time.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Public Preview of RDP Multipath.
As the name suggests this new feature evaluates multiple network paths and will switch seamlessly to the most reliable to maintain connectivity. Here are all the details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365
As the name suggests this new feature evaluates multiple network paths and will switch seamlessly to the most reliable to maintain connectivity. Here are all the details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365
Have you wanted to assign multiple #AzureVirtualDesktop personal desktops to the same user? Well now you can. Now in general availability, you can assign the same user access to multiple personal desktops from the same Personal host pool.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
Configure personal desktop assignment in Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure
How to configure the assignment type of a personal host pool, unassign or reassign desktops, assign multiple desktops to a user, or set a friendly name for a desktop in Azure Virtual Desktop.
learn.microsoft.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Have you wanted to assign multiple #AzureVirtualDesktop personal desktops to the same user? Well now you can. Now in general availability, you can assign the same user access to multiple personal desktops from the same Personal host pool.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/...
20% off all #Windows365 plans for new customers: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Secure your organization against changing conditions with a special offer from Windows 365
In these uncertain times, marked by fluctuating economic conditions and supply chain concerns, businesses face numerous challenges. Amidst these complexities, it is even more important to adopt new te...
blogs.windows.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
20% off all #Windows365 plans for new customers: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
We are changing the default settings for the #AzureVirtualDesktop host pool redirection settings for new host pools to increase security. Redirections will be disabled by default. They can subsequently be enabled as required:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AVD
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AVD
Host pool redirection defaults changing in Azure Virtual Desktop - Azure Virtual Desktop Blog
Learn how disabling clipboard, drive, USB, and printer redirections by default for new host pools strengthens security.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are changing the default settings for the #AzureVirtualDesktop host pool redirection settings for new host pools to increase security. Redirections will be disabled by default. They can subsequently be enabled as required:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AVD
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurevi...
#AVD
New enhancements for #Windows365 CloudPC Move now GA:
- Granular move. Now you can move any number of CPCs.
- Enhanced reporting shows progress to admins & improved handling logic to reduce failures.
- Support Frontline dedicated
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
- Granular move. Now you can move any number of CPCs.
- Enhanced reporting shows progress to admins & improved handling logic to reduce failures.
- Support Frontline dedicated
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Move a Cloud PC
Learn how to move a Cloud PC by using Microsoft Intune.
learn.microsoft.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
New enhancements for #Windows365 CloudPC Move now GA:
- Granular move. Now you can move any number of CPCs.
- Enhanced reporting shows progress to admins & improved handling logic to reduce failures.
- Support Frontline dedicated
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
- Granular move. Now you can move any number of CPCs.
- Enhanced reporting shows progress to admins & improved handling logic to reduce failures.
- Support Frontline dedicated
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
#Windows365 Point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator is now generally available. This brand new feature within the existing Point-in-time capability shows admins the likely success of restores using various snapshots. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator generally available - Windows IT Pro Blog
Learn more about point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator, the newest disaster recovery feature for Windows 365.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#Windows365 Point-in-time restore snapshot health indicator is now generally available. This brand new feature within the existing Point-in-time capability shows admins the likely success of restores using various snapshots. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
Do you have 15 minutes to spare and want to get up to speed with how to setup #Windows365 and how to configure some of the additional capabilities it offers? You do - well check out the latest Microsoft Mechanics video with Scott Manchester here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc4V...
How to set up Windows 365 (2025 tutorial)
YouTube video by Microsoft Mechanics
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April 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Do you have 15 minutes to spare and want to get up to speed with how to setup #Windows365 and how to configure some of the additional capabilities it offers? You do - well check out the latest Microsoft Mechanics video with Scott Manchester here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc4V...