Azure Virtual Desktop
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Context-based Redirections for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, now in Public Preview!
You can now manage redirections in AVD and W365 based on Conditional Access (CA)policies. If the condition in the policy is not met, you can restrict the redirections of the clipboard, local drives, printers, and USB devices. A common scenario that I have run into where this feature would be beneficial is when an organization… Continue reading
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Secure Boot Certificates for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365
We all should know by now that Windows devices with Secure Boot enabled and have the 2011 Secure Boot certificates, those certificates will start expiring June of 2026. If these certificates expire it will not affect the ability to use the devices, but it will not receive security protections for the early boot process. Windows… Continue reading
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Pre-Deadline Guide for Azure Virtual Desktop/ Windows 365 and Outbound Access
What is default outbound access (DOA)? Now considered “legacy,” it is configured by default on Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) that allowed the VNet to access the internet, or “public” networks, without any additional configuration. And we all know, several Microsoft services require internet access to communicate with web endpoints for telemetry, updates, etc. First… Continue reading
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Fixing RDP authentication issues that KB5074109 causes with the Windows App on Windows 11
This issue affected a couple of my clients, and some of them asked if I would write a blog on how this can now be resolved, so here is my first “out-of-band” blog! Microsoft released KB5077744 that resolves this issue. However, currently it is not available on any of the update platforms and needs to… Continue reading
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Windows Cloud IO Protection is now in Public Preview!
Accessing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop resources is from a client device already has features in place that ensure the session is secure. Encrypted sessions and MFA help prevent attacks like man-in-the-middle. However, what if there is already something on the client device that already introduces a threat like key logging? That is where… Continue reading
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A New Year’s Surprise!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I received a wonderful New Year’s surprise! I was incredibly honored to have been awarded Microsoft MVP in Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Thank you to the community, those who attended my sessions at conferences or read my blog, thank you for… Continue reading
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Multiple personal desktop assignment, now in GA!
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the capability in Azure Virtual Desktop where you can assign multiple personal desktops to a user in a host pool is now generally available! As we all knew, we could only assign one personal desktop per user in a host pool. If users needed access to different personal desktops, they… Continue reading
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Device Redirection Defaults have changed for AVD Host Pools
Just a quick blog to let everyone know about the changes to device redirection settings for AVD host pools! Starting on 4/28/2025, redirections for clipboard, local drive, USB devices, and printers will now be disabled by default in the host pool’s “RDP Properties” if the pool is created after the mentioned date. There will be… Continue reading
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Azure Virtual Desktop Quickstart now in GA!
Azure Virtual Desktop Quickstart is a fantastic way to get in the game with AVD. Being able to quickly set up a host pool can allow you to accomplish: Big Chris Recommends: “Officially” test Windows App on devices where the app is GA. Download the Windows App for Windows here! While Quickstart is great to… Continue reading
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Join me at MMS at MOA 2025!
It is always and honor to speak at #MMSMOA! Come hear me, and other great speakers talk about #Intune, Azure, #AVD, #W365, and more! Register today! mmsmoa.com Continue reading
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