Summary and resources
In this module, you learned that Microsoft's endpoint management solutions can help you better deploy and securely manage your organization’s devices, all while delivering a better end-user experience. Windows-as-a-service is a way to simplify the lives of IT pros and maintain a consistent Windows experience for its users through more frequent updates. There are various ways to deploy and update Microsoft 365 Apps so your organization can choose whichever best meets their needs. Windows 365, the new Cloud PC, securely streams your personalized Windows experience including all your apps, content, and settings, to any device. Azure Virtual Desktop, a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution, allows you to quickly deploy virtual desktops and apps to enable secure remote work. These solutions enable you to meet your secure device management needs while providing a streamlined user experience in a changing workforce.
Now that you've completed this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the endpoint management capabilities of Microsoft 365.
- Describe the differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service.
- Describe the deployment methods and update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps.
Resources
Use the following list of resources to learn more about the information discussed in this module:
- Endpoint Management at Microsoft | Microsoft Learn
- Microsoft Intune—Endpoint Management | Microsoft Security
- Welcome to your Windows 365 Cloud PC | Windows 365 (microsoft.com)
- What is Windows 365? | Microsoft Learn
- Azure Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure
- What is Azure Virtual Desktop? - Azure | Microsoft Learn
- Overview of Windows as a service - Windows Deployment | Microsoft Learn
- Create a deployment plan - Windows Deployment | Microsoft Learn
- Deployment guide for Microsoft 365 Apps - Deploy Office | Microsoft Learn
- Overview of update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps - Deploy Office | Microsoft Learn