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Microsoft Cloud PC details leaked before its 2021 release
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Published onNovember 5, 2020
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Earlier this year, it has come to light that Microsoft is working on avirtualizationservice calledCloudPC. Reportedly, the new project could be based on Azure and see the light of day somewhere during 2021’s spring.
However, courtesy ofWalkingCat, some additional details concerning the project have recently leaked in the online space, expanding our current knowledge of the project.
What is Microsoft Cloud PC?
There are still a lot of unknowns regardingAzure-basedvirtualizationservice that aims to provide users withMicrosoft 365apps access.
In July, a job listing dated June 5 for aMicrosoftCloudPC program manager has been spotted. The job description was vaguely formulated and didn’t offer a lot to chew on, at least at first sight, as you can see below:
Microsoft Cloud PC is a strategic, new offering that is built on top of Windows Virtual Desktop to delivering Desktop as a Service. At its core, Cloud PC provides business customers a modern, elastic, cloud-based Windows experience and will allow organizations to stay current in a more simplistic and scalable manner.
It’s safe to say thatMicrosoft’supcomingvirtualizationservice will be a convenient way for end-users to access work resources remotely and from any appropriate device.
Microsoft Cloud PC additional details leaked
Although it’s been a few months since we’ve heard anything aboutCloudPC, we’ve recently come across some additional details that helped us better understandMicrosoft’sstrategy.
Apparently, the upcoming service has a codename:Project Deschutes, and can already be accessed atcloudpc.microsoft.comordeschutes.microsoft.com. However, you’ll need a work or school account in order to use it, as personal Microsoft accounts won’t do the trick.
Furthermore, users who successfully set up theirCloudPC can subsequently access it via Microsoft Remote Desktop.
This aspect is highly convenient, considering that the Remote Desktop app is available on various platforms, including Windows (32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM64), Mac, Android, and iOS.
Last, but not least, MicrosoftCloudPC will be available to users in three different configurations. Namely:
Are you excited aboutMicrosoft’supcoming virtualization service,CloudPC? Tell us what you think in the comments section below:
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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