Security News > 2021 > July > Microsoft's Windows Cloud PC service almost here - What we know so far
In addition to Windows 11, Microsoft has been secretly working on a new Windows PC experience called 'Cloud PC' that allows business customers to run virtualized desktops in the cloud.
Cloud PC is reportedly based on Azure and uses Windows Virtual Desktop and remote desktop clients to stream a Windows desktop to any device.
Cloud PC won't replace any existing versions of Windows or virtualization technology but instead will be used as an additional option for Microsoft 365 customers who want to access their cloud-based desktop from anywhere at any time.
According to reports, Microsoft may unveil the new Cloud PC during the Inspire 2021 on July 14th, whose keynote is heavily focused on Microsoft Cloud initiatives.
The Cloud PC management console will also allow admins to manage PCs to perform tasks, such as upgrading devices and performing restarts, resets, renames, and diagnostics of the Cloud PC. A screenshot found in the scripts used by the service is for Windows 10 desktop, indicating that Cloud PC will likely launch with Windows 10 and then add Windows 11 when it becomes available.
According to a job listing, Microsoft's 'Cloud PC' aims to help administrators deploy and manage Windows PCs in the cloud via web browser, mobile app, or another PC. Microsoft is already testing this service with a small group of organizations, and a public preview is expected to begin later this year.
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