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Microsoft Managed Desktop transitioned to end-of-service (EOS) on July 31, 2024.
Microsoft Managed Desktop is a cloud-based device management service that brings together Microsoft 365 Enterprise (including Windows 10/11 Enterprise, and Office apps) and delivers the following functionalities:
Instead of your IT department researching and figuring out if a device is compatible with the service, we've provided specific hardware and software requirements, tools, and processes so you can choose devices, or work with a partner, with confidence.
You can find recommended devices by filtering for Microsoft Managed Desktop on the Shop Windows Pro business devices site. You can either obtain devices yourself, work with a partner, or reuse devices you already have. Registering devices is easy and straightforward. Before they're deployed, you can also customize certain aspects of the device experience for your users.
To enable rapid testing and validation of the Microsoft Managed Desktop platform in your Hyper-V environment, you'll need a VHDX file. To obtain the VHDX file, submit a support request.
Describes the various deployment rings that Microsoft Managed Desktop uses to roll out updates to your devices.
Microsoft Managed Desktop sets up and manages all aspects of deployment rings for Windows 10/Windows 11 quality and feature updates, anti-virus definitions, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise updates.
We use deployment rings to ensure operating system updates and policies are rolled out in a safe manner. During deployment, Microsoft Managed Desktop monitors for signs of failure, or disruption based on diagnostic data and the user support system to assure that registered devices are always up to date, minimizing disruptions, and freeing your IT department from that ongoing task.
Describes the types of apps and behaviors allowed in Microsoft Managed Desktop, and the division of roles and responsibilities for app deployment and management.
As part of Microsoft 365 Enterprise, Microsoft provides and manages several key Microsoft apps for you.
However, you may also have other apps that you need for your business. Instead of your IT department having to test, package, and deploy those apps, Microsoft helps you deploy them through the FastTrack program.
Additionally, Microsoft's App Assure program can help remediate any app compatibility issues that arise when migrating to the latest versions of our products.
We help maintain the security of your devices with a dedicated security operations center that monitors your devices and uses data from the unique threats that Microsoft analyzes each month. These security features are built in instead of added on later.
We also monitor device health and provide you with insights about device performance.
Explains how change management works with Microsoft Managed Desktop and includes standard procedures for requesting and preparing for changes in the deployment.
The articles in this section, but not limited to, detail the division of roles and responsibilities between your organization and Microsoft, technologies used in Microsoft Managed Desktop, and how the service fits into a broader strategy as part of the ITIL framework.
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