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Windows 365 Link is a Microsoft hardware device built to connect users directly to their Windows 365 Cloud PC, without local apps, user files or a local admin account.
| Type | Product |
|---|---|
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/link/overview |
2026-08-04 · Video on YouTube
Windows 365 Link looks like a small PC but works very differently, and many teams misjudge where it fits. This episode helps IT administrators and decision-makers understand the device, Cloud PCs, Entra ID and Intune, and decide whether shared-desk and…
Microsoft's purpose-built access device for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. It connects employees directly to their personal Cloud PC in Microsoft's cloud without storing apps, files or profiles locally. · From the episode: Windows 365 Link - Simply Explained
No, that is a common misconception. The Link hardware is the secure connection point, while Windows, applications and data run in a Windows 365 Cloud PC hosted in Azure. · From the episode: Windows 365 Link - Simply Explained
With a minimal local footprint plus Entra ID, Intune, TPM, Secure Boot, BitLocker, Microsoft Defender and strict application controls, combined with Zero Trust identity verification. · From the episode: Windows 365 Link - Simply Explained
Microsoft Intune manages the device by enforcing security policies and deploying updates, separating device administration from user computing. · From the episode: Windows 365 Link - Simply Explained
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