{"id":43707,"date":"2024-07-16T14:28:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=43707"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:36:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:36:40","slug":"microsoft-windows-365-gpu-enabled-cloud-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-windows-365-gpu-enabled-cloud-pcs\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Windows 365 GPU-enabled Cloud PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From August 1, 2024, Microsoft<strong> Windows 365 GPU-Enabled Cloud PCs <\/strong>are<strong> available<\/strong>. These <strong>virtual desktops<\/strong> leverage <strong>GPU<\/strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) <strong>acceleration<\/strong> to handle <strong>graphics-intensive tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-07-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-GPU-enabled-Cloud-PCs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-07-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-GPU-enabled-Cloud-PCs.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-07-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-GPU-enabled-Cloud-PCs-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-07-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-GPU-enabled-Cloud-PCs-150x96.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-07-16-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-GPU-enabled-Cloud-PCs-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What are GPU-enabled Cloud PCs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Windows 365 Cloud PCs<\/strong> are <strong>virtual desktops<\/strong> hosted in the <strong>cloud<\/strong>, that provide users with a <strong>full Windows experience<\/strong> accessible <strong>from any device<\/strong> with an internet connection. Now, there are <strong>enhanced versions<\/strong> available, capable of handling more graphically demanding tasks. These so-called <strong>Windows 365 GPU-Enabled Cloud PCs<\/strong> are designed for professionals who work with <strong>demanding applications<\/strong> such as <strong>3D modeling<\/strong>, <strong>video rendering<\/strong>, <strong>graphic design<\/strong>, and <strong>data visualization<\/strong>. Equipped with <strong>dedicated GPUs<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-azure-ai-and-nvidia-ai-partnership\/\">NVIDIA<\/a> or AMD, they provide the necessary graphics power to perform <strong>complex tasks faster<\/strong> and <strong>more<\/strong> <strong>efficiently<\/strong>. The hardware is hosted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-azure-licensing-full-guide\/\">Microsoft Azure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Configurations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The GPU-enabled Cloud PCs are <strong>available<\/strong> in the following <strong>configurations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 4 GB vRAM, 512 GB<\/strong>: Suitable for basic graphic acceleration on one 3840&#215;2160 or up to two 1920x1080p displays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>8 vCPU, 56 GB RAM, 12 GB vRAM, 1 TB<\/strong>: Ideal for high-end graphics workloads on up to four 3840&#215;2160 displays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>16 vCPU, 110 GB RAM, 16 GB vRAM, 1 TB<\/strong>: Designed for the most demanding graphics workloads requiring a fully dedicated GPU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These support various workloads and applications and allow organizations to choose the best option for their needs and budget.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Licensing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">GPU-enabled Cloud PCs are <strong>available in the Windows 365 Enterprise edition only<\/strong>. GPU capabilities are offered as <strong>standalone<\/strong> GPU-enabled base SKUs, <strong>not<\/strong> as <strong>add-ons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-800x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-800x426.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/05\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-05-27-Update-Website-Microsoft-Windows-365-2048x1091.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Storage Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Windows 365 GPU-enabled Cloud PCs come with an<strong> SSD storage drive (c:)<\/strong> for <strong>data<\/strong> and <strong>applications<\/strong> and a <strong>large ephemeral disk (d:)<\/strong> for <strong>temporary<\/strong> files. The <strong>ephemeral<\/strong> <strong>disk<\/strong> is <strong>deleted<\/strong> and <strong>recreated<\/strong> <strong>every time<\/strong> the Cloud PC reboots, so it should not be used for storing data.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find the <strong>announcement<\/strong> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-it-pro-blog\/announcing-windows-365-gpu-enabled-cloud-pc-public-preview\/ba-p\/3982952\">https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-it-pro-blog\/announcing-windows-365-gpu-enabled-cloud-pc-public-preview\/ba-p\/3982952<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Watch an <strong>explanatory video<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GKbHDIuZPNA\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GKbHDIuZPNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the <strong>documentation page<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-365\/enterprise\/gpu-cloud-pc\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-365\/enterprise\/gpu-cloud-pc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more on <strong>Microsoft licensing<\/strong>, visit <strong>our<\/strong> <strong>Microsoft vendor<\/strong> <strong>page<\/strong> at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for <strong>expert services<\/strong> on your specific <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> software and Online Services requirements and to <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is the difference between the new Windows 365 16vCPU and GPU offerings?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The recently announced 16v<strong>CPU<\/strong> Cloud PCs are intended for memory-intensive workloads, while the <strong>GPU<\/strong> offerings are more suitable for graphics-intensive workloads.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do these GPU offerings support artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, machine learning, etc.?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>No<\/strong>, these GPU offerings are designed for applications that leverage <strong>legacy desktop graphics APIs<\/strong> (e.g., DirectStream, OpenGL, WebGL).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are these GPU offerings good for game development?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>No<\/strong>, these offerings are optimized for graphics applications typically used in <strong>enterprise scenarios<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How can I guarantee all my users always have the same exact GPU configuration?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Azure Virtual Desktop<\/strong> is an excellent solution for customers who prefer hardware-specific configurations over workload-focused configurations.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How much do the GPU offerings cost?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/a> as your Microsoft Partner to <strong>get details on pricing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From August 1, 2024, Microsoft Windows 365 GPU-Enabled Cloud PCs are available. 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