What’s New in Microsoft Endpoint Manager – 2104 (April) Edition
Introduction
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) is a unified platform that provides IT admins with the ability to manage and secure their endpoints, including Windows, Mac, mobile, and any other device. With the April 2021 release of MEM, admins can now manage Windows 10 on ARM devices, deploy Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) applications, and more. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the new features and enhancements that have been added to MEM in the April 2021 release.
Windows 10 on ARM
With the April 2021 release of MEM, admins can now manage Windows 10 on ARM devices. Windows 10 on ARM devices are designed to provide superior performance and battery life, and now IT admins can take advantage of these benefits in their organizations. Administrators will be able to use MEM to deploy, configure, and secure Windows 10 on ARM devices, as well as monitor their performance and health.
Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)
In addition to the new Windows 10 on ARM support, MEM now also supports Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD). WVD is an Azure-based solution that enables IT admins to deploy and manage virtual desktops in the cloud. With MEM, admins can now deploy WVD applications to their users, ensuring that they have access to the applications they need while providing IT admins with the ability to manage and secure the environments in which these applications are running.
Device Health and Security Enhancements
The April 2021 release of MEM also includes several enhancements to device health and security. The MEM Compliance Settings now support the ability to configure a device’s security posture, ensuring that devices remain compliant with organizational standards. Additionally, MEM now offers improved visibility into the health of devices, allowing admins to quickly identify and address any issues.
Conclusion
The April 2021 release of MEM brings several new features and enhancements that enable IT admins to manage and secure their endpoints more effectively. With the addition of Windows 10 on ARM support and WVD application deployment, admins can now take advantage of the latest technologies to ensure that their endpoints remain secure and compliant. Additionally, the new device health and security enhancements provide admins with improved visibility into their environment and the ability to quickly identify and address any issues.