The latest technology news - November 2024

Welcome to our monthly roundup of the hottest tech updates in the worlds of Microsoft Azure (Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloud PC, and infrastructure), VMware by Broadcom, Omnissa, GitHub, HashiCorp, Azure DevOps, and other partners. This series will have must-read articles, each offering a deep dive into these cutting-edge platforms’ latest technological advancements, news, and trends.

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In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, staying informed is key! That’s why we’re here to make it easy for you. Each month, we’ll handpick the most insightful and informative articles that covers:

  • DAAS, VDI, End User Computing (EUC), Endpoint Management and Apps
  • Cloud
  • Virtualization
  • Infrastructure As Code (IaC)/DevOps

So let’s dive again into this months top tech insights.

DAAS / VDI / EUC / ENDPOINT / APPS MANAGEMENT

General

  • New VDI solution for Teams, Feature list with the new optimization SlimCore vs WebRTC. Learn more
  • Ignite 2024 session: Beyond VDI: Get secure cloud dev environments with Microsoft Dev Box. Learn more
  • Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop news from Microsoft Ignite - Windows in the Cloud. Learn more
  • Deployment Editor for PSADT (PSAppDeployToolkit). Learn more
  • App-V is no longer deprecated. Learn more
  • How to install drivers silently using MSI. Learn more

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

  • AVD Community newsLetters. Learn more
  • Session host update for Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn more
  • Azure VM Battle v5 vs v6 Which is BEST for You? Learn more
  • THE AVD Feature You NEVER Heard Of But REALLY Need! Learn more
  • What’s new and what’s next for Azure Virtual Desktop Ignite session. Learn more
  • Accelerating AVD Deployment with the Accelerator Tool. Learn more
  • Enhanced host pool management for Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn more
  • Mastering RBAC Roles for Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn more
  • Azure Virtual Desktop now supports Azure Extended Zones. Learn more
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Client Kiosk. Learn more
  • Multiregion Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) for Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn more
  • Azure Stack HCI: Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn more
  • Session host update for Azure Virtual Desktop (preview). Learn more

Windows 365 (W365) / CloudPC

  • The latest weekly W365 newsletter. Learn more
  • What’s new in Windows 365 Enterprise. Learn more
  • What is Windows 365 Frontline? Learn more
  • Transform end-user computing experiences with Windows, Windows 365 and Intune Ignite session. Learn more
  • Welcome to the future - take a first look at Windows 365 Link, the first Cloud PC device Ignite session. Learn more
  • Windows 365 QLinks. Learn more
  • Windows 365 slow logon times. Learn more
  • Microsoft Released Non-Persistent Windows 365 Frontline Shared. Learn more

Omnissa | Horizon | VMware EUC

  • Weekly VMware Enduser Computing Updates by Julius Lienemann. Learn more
  • Omnissa weekly EUC newsletter. Learn more
  • High availability because downtime was not on my agenda today.Learn more
  • Omnissa Horizon remove orphaned templates and replicas. Learn more

Intune

  • Weekly Intune newsletter by Andrew Taylor. Learn more
  • What’s new in Microsoft Intune October 2024 Learn more
  • Install Apps with Winget using Intune. Learn more
  • How to Deploy Scheduled Tasks with Intune. Learn more
  • The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshoot Windows Autopilot Device Preparation. Learn more
  • Revoke user access in case of an emergency with a single click. Learn more
  • Mastering Autopilot Automation in OSDCloud Deployments. Learn more

MSIX App Attach / WinGet

  • Migrate an MSIX package to App Attach. Learn more
  • Free MSIX Packaging Tool for the Package Support Framework. Learn more
  • App attach - Keep Windows built-in applications updated without the store S1E4. Learn more

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 / Entra / AD

  • Entra.News - Your weekly dose of Microsoft Entra. Learn more
  • Where are the keys in passkeys? Learn more
  • M365Permissions v1.0.6 script released. Learn more
  • Export Microsoft 365 Admin Roles Members Report. Learn more
  • How to Configure Passkeys in Microsoft Entra ID. Learn more
  • New Microsoft Entra License Utilization Portal Now in Public Preview. Learn more
  • Windows 365 Link: a new compact device for a modern workplace. Learn more
  • Conditional Access Gallery – Point, Select, and Deploy in Minutes. Learn more
  • TLS 1.2 enforcement for Microsoft Entra Connect. Learn more
  • idPowerApp, The Conditional Access Documenter. Learn more
  • Automatic Microsoft 365 Documentation. Learn more

Microsoft Azure

  • John Savill’s Weekly Update. Learn more
  • Save Huge with the NEW Azure Spot VM Placement Score [preview]. Learn more
  • The Ignite 2024 Azure Update special. Learn more
  • Azure Local Insider - Ignite 2024. Learn more
  • New Da/Ea/Fav6 VMs with increased performance and Azure Boost are now generally available. Learn more
  • Azure File Storage Billing Models: PAYG, Provisioned V1, and V2 Explained. Learn more
  • Announcing General Availability: Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc. Learn more
  • Azure Local - Day 2 operations. Learn more
  • Azure Stack HCI: Demolab. Learn more
  • Azure Local pitch deck. Learn more and Learn more
  • Azure Review Checklists. Learn more
  • Azure Orphaned Resources Workbook v3.0. Learn more
  • Benefits of Deploying Arc enabled VMware vSphere for AVS. Learn more
  • Quickstart: Deploy Azure Bastion - Developer SKU. Learn more
  • Keep Calm and Use Azure Bastion Developer SKU for Free. Learn more

Windows

  • Free Windows Server 2025 Security Advice Book. Learn more
  • Windows Server 2025 known issues and notifications. Learn more
  • Windows 11 Hotpatch: RebootLess Updates. Learn more
  • Unlocking OSConfig: Windows Server 2025 Security Baselines and Drift Control. Learn more
  • Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for Arm-based PCs. Learn more
  • Policy Analyzer v4.0. Learn more

VMware by Broadcom

  • VMware Explore Barcelona 2024 presentations now available. Learn more
  • Exploring ESXi ARM Fling v2.0 with the Turing Pi Mini ITX Board. Learn more
  • The latest version of Counting Cores for VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation and TiBs for vSAN. Learn more
  • The latest version of the License Calculator for VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware vSphere Foundation and VMware vSAN. Learn more
  • It’s Time to Re-Apply for vExpert 2025! Learn more
  • Windows Server 2025 is Certified on VMware vSphere. Learn more
  • How to get most out of your Nuc. Learn more
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Architect exam details and tips. Learn more
  • Extreme Performance Series 2024: Memory Tiering Improving Server Consolidation. Learn more
  • New ESXi-Arm Fling based on 8.0 Update 3b. Learn more

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / DevOps

General

  • What’s new in the Windows Subsystem for Linux in November 2024. Learn more

GitHub

  • GitHub Foundations Certification Review. Learn more
  • GitHub Backup Tool – update 1.3.1.0 is out. Learn more
  • Using GitHub CLI with GitHub Actions for GitHub Project automation. Learn more

Hashicorp Terraform

  • Terraform v1.10.0 released. Learn more
  • Terraform Azurerm v4.11.0 release. Learn more
  • How to Pass the Terraform Pro Exam: Tips from Mattias Fjellström. Learn more
  • Quick Post! An update on Azure Local and Terraform Capabilities. Learn more
  • Deploying Azure Landing Zones with Terraform. Learn more
  • Unlocking the Latest Innovations in Terraform on Azure. Learn more
  • The provider debate: AzureRM vs AzAPI. Learn more
  • Au Deux, Access Keys! Securely Locking Down Azure Storage Accounts with Entra ID Authentication. Learn more

PowerShell / Azure Cloud Shell / Bicep

  • Graph X-Ray = ❤️. Learn more
  • GitHub Copilot and PowerShell - Barbara Forbes - PSConfEU 2024. Learn more
  • Getting an access token for Microsoft Entra in PowerShell using the Web Account Manager (WAM) broker in Windows. Learn more
  • Using the PowerShell WinGet module. Learn more
  • MSLab v24.11.1 released, create virtual labs in Hyper-V. Learn more

Other

  • Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 released. Learn more
  • Proxmox VE 8.3 – Enhanced Features for Enterprise Virtualization. Learn more

Upcomming Events

  • Dutch VMUG UserCon 2025, March 12 2025. Learn more
  • Experts Live June 3, 2025 - Call for speakers. Learn more