Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Windows Autopilot, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop
Device deployment and management are becoming bottlenecks for IT teams scaling hybrid workforces. This course cuts through the complexity of Autopilot, Windows 365, and AVD—three critical tools that enterprises rely on to streamline provisioning and reduce operational overhead. You’ll move from theory to hands-on configuration in just 72 minutes.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for IT professionals, systems administrators, and cloud engineers responsible for endpoint management or desktop-as-a-service implementations. The course is dense and practical, but assumes foundational Azure and Windows knowledge—newcomers may need prerequisite grounding first.
What This Course Covers
The course walks through Microsoft Endpoint Manager’s role as the orchestration layer, then dives into Windows Autopilot’s zero-touch deployment capabilities, including device registration, provisioning policies, and real-world troubleshooting. You’ll see how Autopilot reduces manual imaging and accelerates onboarding for remote and office-based users alike.
The second half covers Windows 365 (cloud-managed PCs) and Azure Virtual Desktop (session-based and personal desktops), exploring licensing, configuration, user assignment, and hybrid scenarios. Practical labs embed each concept, so you’re not just watching—you’re configuring policies, testing deployments, and understanding failure modes that matter in production environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- IT Systems Administrators: Managing device fleets and seeking to automate provisioning workflows at scale.
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers: Designing hybrid or cloud-first endpoint strategies and integrating Endpoint Manager with Azure.
- IT Service Delivery Managers: Responsible for reducing time-to-productivity and support costs in device onboarding.
May not suit:
- Complete Azure Beginners: The course assumes comfort with Azure portal navigation and identity concepts; foundational Azure training recommended first.
- On-Premises-Only IT Teams: If your organisation has no cloud or hybrid roadmap, the ROI of this course is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Windows Autopilot, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop take?
1 hour 12 minutes. It’s a focused sprint, not a deep-dive—perfect for busy IT professionals who need practical knowledge without weeks of study.
Do I need hands-on lab access to complete this course?
Yes. Pluralsight includes sandboxed lab environments where you configure real Endpoint Manager policies and test deployments. This isn’t passive viewing.
What prerequisites should I have before starting?
Familiarity with Azure portal, Microsoft 365 licensing, and Windows administration is assumed. If you’re new to Azure, complete a foundational Azure course first.
Will this prepare me for Microsoft certifications?
It covers core concepts relevant to AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) and AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), but isn’t a dedicated exam-prep course. Use it as part of a broader certification study plan.
Course by Greg Shields on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 12m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
