Let’s discuss the New Dedicated Mode Experience in Windows 365 Frontline. Windows 365 Frontline provides two modes for different work scenarios: Dedicated and Shared Mode. In Dedicated Mode, each user has a personalized Cloud PC, ensuring a consistent and customized experience.
The desktop, data, and applications remain intact and accessible across devices, allowing users to continue their work quickly. This mode is ideal for employees who require prolonged and reliable access to their workspace.
Microsoft is introducing shared mode to Windows 365 Frontline. Multiple users can take turns using the same Cloud PC in shared mode. It is non-personalized, meaning no data is saved after a user signs out. This option gives more flexibility for workplaces where employees share resources.
In this post, you will find all the details about the new Dedicated Mode in Windows 365 Frontline. Below, we explain how to configure it so you can easily set it up for your team.
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New Dedicated Mode in Windows 365 Frontline
Sign in to the Intune Admin Center at https://intune.microsoft.com. After logging in, go to the Devices section on the left menu. Under Devices, select Windows 365. Then, go to Provisioning Policies and click Create Policy.
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Recommended for Users who Access their Cloud PC Intermittently or on a Set Schedule
I will choose the Frontline license type. Below that is a new option for frontline type, where I can select either dedicated or shared. In this case, I will choose the dedicated mode. Then, I select the Microsoft-hosted network and choose the region where I want the Cloud PCs to be set up.
- I also pick Microsoft Entra single sign-on to make it easier for users to access their Cloud PCs.
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| Recommended for Users who Access their Cloud PC Intermittently or on a Set Schedule |
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In the next step, you should keep the gallery image, including the Microsoft 365 apps. This ensures that all necessary applications are available for the users when they access their Cloud PCs.
Assignments
Under the Assignment tab, you should assign it to your manager group. Next, you will configure the Cloud PC size available for provisioning. Remember that with Windows 365 Enterprise, you choose the Cloud PC size when assigning licenses in the Microsoft 365 admin center. However, with Windows 365 Frontline, licenses are bought in advance and assigned through the provisioning policy.
Review + Create
Finally, to finish setting up the policy, review your settings and confirm. Once done, every group member will receive their dedicated and personalized Cloud PC. This is the new Dedicated Mode experience in Windows 365 Frontline.
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and leader of the Local User Group Community. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.