Windows 365

What is Windows 365?

Windows 365 from Metropark is a cloud-based service that automatically creates a new type of Windows virtual machine (Cloud PCs) for your end users. Each Cloud PC is assigned to an individual user and is their dedicated Windows device. Windows 365 provides the productivity, security, and collaboration benefits of Microsoft 365.

Windows 365 is available in multiple editions:

• Windows 365 Business – designed for smaller companies under 300 users
• Windows 365 Enterprise – for large companies needing unlimited seats
• Windows 365 Government – service spanning across a regulated US Government Community Cloud and public cloud

What is a Cloud PC?

A Cloud PC is a highly available, optimized, and scalable virtual machine providing end users with a rich Windows desktop experience. It’s hosted in the Windows 365 service and is accessible from anywhere, on any device.

End users have a 1:1 relationship with their Cloud PC. It’s their own personal PC in the cloud. Users can connect to their Cloud PC by using windows365.microsoft.com. Browser and app-based access is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

Will My Current APPS Work On Windows 365?

Microsoft is committed to ensuring your apps work on the latest versions of it’s software, and Windows 365 was built with compatibility in mind. Apps that worked on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 also work on Windows 365.

How To Get Windows 365 Cloud PCs for your business?

The easiest way is to call Metropark!!  But before your users can gain access to a Cloud PC, you must purchase Windows 365 licenses. You can purchase Windows 365 as a separate license per user for a fixed monthly fee to access and use Cloud PCs. Additional costs may apply based on network usage. After licenses are purchased, you can create provisioning policies to automatically create Cloud PCs for users or allow Metropark engineers or technicians help you on board and start using your new Cloud PCs.

How Does The Billing Work?

Cloud PCs are billed in a per-user per-month cost model. This model means your organization doesn’t have to manage the variability of compute and storage costs of a traditional hosted desktop model.  You will see your cloud PCs show up on your existing Metropark VCP Bill which is due on the 1st of each month with an electronic invoice delivered on the 25th of the prior month.

What Are the Costs?