Windows Backup Tool Has An Ulterior Motive

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This Week in IT, Microsoft is releasing a new backup tool for Windows ahead of Windows 10 end of life later this year, updating apps could be set to become a whole lot easier, and there’s some important updates for orgs using Microsoft Intune.

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Episode overview

This Week in IT, Russell discusses a new backup tool for Windows that’s designed to help organizations migrate to Windows 11, plus lots more…

  • Windows Backup for Organisations: A new tool in private preview that helps businesses migrate user settings from Windows 10 to Windows 11 via the cloud.
  • Windows Update Orchestration Platform: A technology that allows third-party applications to update through Windows Update, improving efficiency, reducing background processes, and simplifying update management.
  • Microsoft Intune Updates:
    • Multiple Administrative Approval (MAA): Prevents accidental data wipes or deletions by requiring multiple administrator approvals.
    • Remote Help Expansion: Now supports Zebra and Samsung corporate-owned devices.
    • Linux Server Protection Enhancements: New global exclusion policies improve security scan performance.
    • Device Inventory Insights: Expanded hardware details for Android, iOS, and macOS devices.