Windows 365 service description
Windows 365 is the world’s first Cloud PC. Windows 365 securely streams your personalized Windows desktop, apps, settings, and content from the cloud to any device. A Cloud PC provides customers a virtualized computing experience where you can stream your Windows experience from the Microsoft cloud to any device. With a Cloud PC, Windows evolves from a device-based operating system (OS) to hybrid personalized computing1.
Windows 365 is for organizations of all sizes that need secure and agile hybrid work solutions for elastic workforces, distributed employees, or specialized workloads with versatile computing and storage capabilities, accessible on any device.
Windows 365 Enterprise is a cloud-based service that automatically creates a new type of Windows virtual machine (Cloud PCs) for your end users. It provides the productivity, security, and collaboration benefits of Microsoft 365.
Windows 365 Business is a version of Windows 365 that is made specifically for use in smaller companies (up to 300 seats). It gives organizations an easy, streamlined way of providing Cloud PCs to their users. With Windows 365 Cloud PCs, you can stream your apps, data, content, settings, and storage from the Microsoft cloud.
Available plans
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for Windows 365, go to Windows 365 enterprise plans and pricing | Microsoft.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major Windows 365 features available across plans. This table may change without notice (certain caveats apply). For the most up-to-date list of Windows 365 features across plans, go to Welcome to Windows 365.
| Feature | Business Plan | Enterprise Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Click-to-provision directly from product page | Yes | No |
| Setup without domain | Yes | No |
| Self-serve troubleshooting – reset | Yes | No |
| Self-serve upgrades | No | Yes |
| Universal Print (UP) Integration | Yes1 | Yes2 |
| Partner/programmatic enablement (Graph APIs, MSP tooling) | No | Yes |
| Custom images | No | Yes |
| Image Management [store, replicate, deploy] | No | Yes |
| Microsoft Endpoint Manager policy-driven provisioning, management and guided scenarios | No | Yes |
| Endpoint Analytics (EA) based reporting, monitoring | No | Yes |
| Service health, operational health alerts | No | Yes |
| Connection to on-premises [networks, apps, resources] + diagnostics | No | Yes |
| Advanced Microsoft Endpoint Manager based troubleshooting and device management | No | Yes |
1 Universal Print is part of M365 Business Premium.
2 Universal Print is part of Enterprise / M365 E3/A3, E5/A5 and F3.
Messaging
To stay informed of upcoming changes, including new and changed features, planned maintenance, or other important announcements, visit the Message center.
Licensing terms
For licensing terms and conditions for products and services purchased through Microsoft Commercial Volume Licensing Programs, see the Product Terms site.
Accessibility
Microsoft remains committed to the security of your data and the accessibility of our services. For more information, see the Microsoft Trust Center and the Office Accessibility Center.
Learn more
For more information about Windows 365, check out the following resources:
1 Hybrid in the context of the Cloud PC refers to the Windows client OS.
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