Windows 365 has introduced RDP Shortpath, optimizing connections between client devices and Cloud PCs. RDP Shortpath utilizes a direct UDP connection for reducing latency and increasing reliability. It leverages STUN and TURN technologies for network navigation. Proper configuration and troubleshooting of UDP settings ensure the effective use of RDP Shortpath, enhancing user experience.
The article discusses the author’s positive experience with Windows Autopilot v2, focusing on the integration of corporate identifiers into Intune through a Power Automate solution. It details the process of extracting data from CDW emails, filtering valid device purchases, and constructing API requests for device identity import, ultimately enhancing device management efficiency.
The blog discusses crucial conditional access policies for standard customers, emphasizing conditional access decision signals, strategies, and specific policies like MFA for all users, blocking legacy authentication, enforcing device compliance, and more. It emphasizes the need for thorough testing, monitoring, and simplicity to build a robust security strategy in Microsoft Entra.
Microsoft is prioritizing Entra joined devices without neglecting hybrid environments. Entra Hybrid Join still has value, especially for leveraging group policy and certain applications. Embracing a strategy that starts with hybrid and transitions to Cloud Native gradually can lead to successful adoption. Hybrid is a bridge to the future and should not be underestimated.
Microsoft Intune released mprovements to Discovered Apps Report and Intune Management Extension (IME) logs for Win32 Apps. The IME handles WinGet Apps, Win32 Apps, PowerShell Scripts, Remediations, App Control for Business Managed Installer, Device Compliance, and Analytics. The new AppWorkload.log provides detailed Win32 app deployment/validation process information. Overall, Intune’s logging on application installs is praised for its detailed insights.
Windows Autopilot Device Preparation is a new solution from Microsoft that simplifies the onboarding process for Windows devices. It streamlines device setup, enhancing user experience while reducing IT time investment. The process involves setting up device groups, configuring policies, and importing corporate identifiers. This user-driven flow supports Entra joined devices and offers improved reporting capabilities.
