RMD_w365 provisioning

Windows 365 Provisioning Options

Implementation Effort: Medium -- Admins must define provisioning policies, including network, image, and user group assignments, but the process is largely automated after setup.

User Impact: Low -- Provisioning is invisible to users; they receive access to their Cloud PC without needing to take any action.

Overview

Windows 365 provisioning is the automated process that creates and configures Cloud PCs for licensed users. Admins define provisioning policies in the Microsoft Intune admin center, specifying the network type (Microsoft-hosted or Azure Network Connection), the OS image (gallery or custom), and the Microsoft Entra user groups to assign. Once a user is licensed and matches the policy criteria, Windows 365 automatically provisions a Cloud PC for them. This process is one-time per user-license pair and includes setting up the virtual machine, applying the image, and configuring access.

If provisioning policies are misconfigured---such as incorrect network settings, invalid images, or missing group assignments---Cloud PCs may fail to deploy, delaying user access and increasing IT overhead. This capability supports the Zero Trust principle of Verify explicitly, as provisioning ensures that only licensed, authorized users receive access to Cloud PCs with predefined configurations and security baselines.

Reference

• Provisioning in Windows 365

• Create provisioning policies for Windows 365

• Windows 365 deployment options