Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter - October 24, 2025

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

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Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Community Newsletter (October 24, 2025)

We are delighted to present this special combined edition of our community newsletters, bringing together insights from both the Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 communities. Our primary objective is to provide you with indispensable insights, tactics, and guidance to enhance your experience with virtual desktop infrastructure and Cloud PC solutions.

As our communities thrive and grow, we greet all our new members with a heartfelt welcome. Whether you're an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is precious to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!

Here's this week's roundup of the latest blog posts from your favorite tech bloggers:

I am IT Geek

How to Prevent Your CloudPC Data from Being Leaked

Published: October 23, 2025 | Author: I am IT Geek
How to Prevent Your CloudPC Data from Being Leaked
🔐 How to Prevent Your CloudPC Data from Being Leaked | Microsoft Purview DLP for Windows 365 In this video, I walk you through how to protect sensitive data stored on your Windows 365 Cloud PC using Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft Purview. Whether you're an IT admin or a securit...
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Cloud PCs: The Future of Remote Work?

Published: October 21, 2025 | Author: I am IT Geek
Cloud PCs: The Future of Remote Work?
In todays video we take a look at a LinkedIn post from Michael Roth in which he explains the recent updates and enhancements to #microsoft Frontline shared mode demo to include the latest #windows 365 #cloudapps provisioning and employee experience. Check out my walk-through of this demo enviro...
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Duo Infernale – Blog

Ephemeral OS Disk Support For AVD Now In Public Preview

Published: October 22, 2025 | Author: Michele Blum
Ephemeral OS Disk Support For AVD Now In Public Preview
Ephemeral OS disks are now (October 2025) in public preview for Azure Virtual Desktop (short AVD). If you manage pooled, non-persistent host pools, this preview can significantly speed up session host provisioning and re-image cycles by placing the operating system on the VM’s local storage inste...
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Azure Academy

Microsoft Just Gave AVD Admins Exactly What They Asked For!

Published: October 21, 2025 | Author: Azure Academy
Microsoft Just Gave AVD Admins Exactly What They Asked For!
The Feature EVERY AVD Admin Has Been Waiting For is Finally here! Azure Virtual Desktop now supports External Identities! That's right AVD Guest Users are here, Let's Get It Set Up! AFTER THIS 👉 https://youtu.be/bAB_gO8GU0o 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv...
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After You Do THIS, No More Disconnected Sessions

Published: October 20, 2025 | Author: Azure Academy
After You Do THIS, No More Disconnected Sessions
AVD sessions randomly disconnecting? You’re not crazy but Reverse Connect might be the problem. There is a new Azure Virtual Desktop feature called RDP Multipath that fixes session drops by creating multiple network paths using RDP ShortPath and UDP. 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/fkXZZixOM...
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Welcome to AVDPunks

How to Use Dev Box Image with Windows 365

Published: October 21, 2025 | Author: Daniel Weppeler
How to Use Dev Box Image with Windows 365
Microsoft will integrate Dev Box capabilities into Windows 365, ending new Dev Box projects on November 1, 2025. Developers can create managed images from Dev Box, import them into Windows 365, and deploy Cloud PCs with essential tools. This transition ensures a consistent coding environment whil...
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As we conclude this combined edition of the AVD and Windows 365 Community Newsletter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active engagement across both communities. Your contributions, insights, and enthusiasm play a vital role in maintaining our communities' vibrancy, inclusivity, and forward-thinking spirit.

We wish you all a fantastic summer! Please stay connected with us through social media channels and join the ongoing conversations on both the AVD Community forums and Windows 365 discussions. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events, webinars, and workshops. Let's continue cultivating a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation and success in the virtual desktop and Cloud PC industry.

Until we meet again, stay curious, informed, and connected.

Thanks for reading! See you next week with more updates.

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