Windows 365 Cloud PC Poised to Offer MSPs Simpler Virtual Desktop Option
… a named user. It’s a one-to-one virtual machine, so it’s simpler by nature, versus multiuser Windows 10,” said Jason Mattox, CTO of Liquidware.
Mattox said Windows 365 is likely to appeal to SMBs and those who want more predictable pricing. AVD is priced based on compute time.
“When you start scaling resources, it really goes up in price,” Mattox said.
McKelvey said Microsoft wants to widen the reach of cloud desktops.
“Our goal is to offer choice and to make the power of hybrid cloud computing accessible for everyone, regardless of size or skill set with Azure virtual desktop and Windows 365,” she said.
Launch Partners
Nerdio, one of four Windows 365 launch partners, participated in a private preview of Windows 365. Landes said he plans to offer both Windows 365 and AVD. Nerdio announced it will also offer Windows 365 with the option of using Teradici’s high-definition virtual PCoIP protocol.
The other three launch partners are NetApp, ServiceNow and UKG. NetAp is offering Windows 365 with Spot PC, which will offer multitenant management of cloud desktops.
“The combined solution streamlines and simplifies onboarding, deployment and management of services, and provides unified management from a single pane of glass, making it easy for partners to drill into specific tenants and address any issues,” according to a post by NetApp EVP NetApp Anthony Lye.
ServiceNow said it has worked with Microsoft to integrate Windows 365 to its IT service management (ITSM) and Virtual Agent.
“This integration lets users quickly and easily request, approve and receive their Cloud PCs,” according to a post by Matt Schvimmer, VP and general manager of SericeNow’s ITSM business unit.
ServiceNow customers will be able to request Cloud PCs directly through Microsoft Teams workflows, he added.
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