Neil McLoughlin

@UCS5W4f_rZexpCnBF1tSh1XA - 3.1K subscribers

Welcome to the virtualmanc YouTube channel—your go-to resource for mastering Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, Azure, and all things DaaS & VDI in Azure! 🚀 I share practical tutorials, best practices, and the latest insights every week to help you efficiently deploy, manage, and optimize your virtual desktop environments. Whether you're an IT pro looking to enhance your skills or just starting with Desktop-as-a-Service, this channel will equip you with everything you need to succeed. Hit subscribe, stay updated, and let's navigate the cloud together! ☁️ #AzureVirtualDesktop #Windows365 #Intune #Azure #VDI #DaaS #AVD #Azure

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FSLogix Isn’t Supported in Windows 365… So What Manages User Profiles?

FSLogix Isn’t Supported in Windows 365… So What Manages User Profiles? Neil McLoughlin

645 views - 1 week ago

AVD Regional Host Pools Explained: Resiliency & Data Sovereignty

AVD Regional Host Pools Explained: Resiliency & Data Sovereignty Neil McLoughlin

218 views - 2 weeks ago

Nerdio Scripted Sequences | Finally SCCM on Intune

Nerdio Scripted Sequences | Finally SCCM on Intune Neil McLoughlin

380 views - 3 weeks ago

Intune Suite Is FREE Now?! Microsoft E3 & E5 Just Got a Huge Upgrade

Intune Suite Is FREE Now?! Microsoft E3 & E5 Just Got a Huge Upgrade Neil McLoughlin

690 views - 1 month ago

What 25 Years in IT Taught Me About Building a Long-Term Career

What 25 Years in IT Taught Me About Building a Long-Term Career Neil McLoughlin

199 views - 1 month ago

Why Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Is Slow — And How to Prove Exactly Why

Why Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Is Slow — And How to Prove Exactly Why Neil McLoughlin

1.2K views - 1 month ago

How to setup Autopilot for Windows 365

How to setup Autopilot for Windows 365 Neil McLoughlin

590 views - 2 months ago

AVD & W365 Just Got Seamless — Remote Apps and Desktops in the Start Menu!

AVD & W365 Just Got Seamless — Remote Apps and Desktops in the Start Menu! Neil McLoughlin

814 views - 2 months ago

The EASIEST Way to Deploy Apps in Intune, SCCM & AVD (PSADT Guide)

The EASIEST Way to Deploy Apps in Intune, SCCM & AVD (PSADT Guide) Neil McLoughlin

1.3K views - 2 months ago

FSLogix Profiles Just Got WAY Better for AVD

FSLogix Profiles Just Got WAY Better for AVD Neil McLoughlin

2.3K views - 2 months ago

FSLogix on Azure Files V2 = 50% Cheaper + 10× Faster. Why Is Nobody Talking About This?!

FSLogix on Azure Files V2 = 50% Cheaper + 10× Faster. Why Is Nobody Talking About This?! Neil McLoughlin

1.2K views - 3 months ago

🚀 This Changes Everything: Windows 365 Cloud Apps vs AVD (Full Walkthrough + Cost Savings)

🚀 This Changes Everything: Windows 365 Cloud Apps vs AVD (Full Walkthrough + Cost Savings) Neil McLoughlin

2K views - 3 months ago

The Hidden Reason Your Windows 365 & AVD Logons Are Slow!

The Hidden Reason Your Windows 365 & AVD Logons Are Slow! Neil McLoughlin

537 views - 3 months ago

Migrate Azure Virtual Desktop to Windows 365 — No Data Loss, No Reinstalls!

Migrate Azure Virtual Desktop to Windows 365 — No Data Loss, No Reinstalls! Neil McLoughlin

675 views - 3 months ago

Windows 365 & AVD External Identities – Microsoft Just Solved a Massive Problem 💻✨

Windows 365 & AVD External Identities – Microsoft Just Solved a Massive Problem 💻✨ Neil McLoughlin

795 views - 4 months ago

🚀 Windows 11 25H2 Upgrade Guide | AVD & Windows 365 New Features

🚀 Windows 11 25H2 Upgrade Guide | AVD & Windows 365 New Features Neil McLoughlin

1.5K views - 4 months ago

Is Copilot Worth $10,000/Month for Intune & Windows 365?

Is Copilot Worth $10,000/Month for Intune & Windows 365? Neil McLoughlin

495 views - 4 months ago

Azure Log Analytics Deep Dive | Workspace, DCRs & KQL Queries Explained

Azure Log Analytics Deep Dive | Workspace, DCRs & KQL Queries Explained Neil McLoughlin

1.4K views - 5 months ago

Azure Compute Gallery for AVD: Top 5 Benefits + Live Demo

Azure Compute Gallery for AVD: Top 5 Benefits + Live Demo Neil McLoughlin

533 views - 5 months ago

App Attach with Nerdio Made Easy | AVD Step-by-Step Demo

App Attach with Nerdio Made Easy | AVD Step-by-Step Demo Neil McLoughlin

664 views - 5 months ago

The TRUTH About Delivering Apps in AVD with App Attach (Full Demo Inside!)

The TRUTH About Delivering Apps in AVD with App Attach (Full Demo Inside!) Neil McLoughlin

1.5K views - 5 months ago

Your AVD & W365 Is Slower Than It Should Be – Here’s Why

Your AVD & W365 Is Slower Than It Should Be – Here’s Why Neil McLoughlin

954 views - 6 months ago

💸 Stop Wasting $$$! Clean Up FSLogix Profiles & Slash Azure Costs

💸 Stop Wasting $$$! Clean Up FSLogix Profiles & Slash Azure Costs Neil McLoughlin

683 views - 6 months ago

Entra ID Token Protection for AVD & Windows 365 | Stop Stolen Tokens

Entra ID Token Protection for AVD & Windows 365 | Stop Stolen Tokens Neil McLoughlin

495 views - 6 months ago

Cut Your AVD Costs in Half — Step-by-Step Guide

Cut Your AVD Costs in Half — Step-by-Step Guide Neil McLoughlin

538 views - 6 months ago

Windows 365 Just Got Easier and cheaper – Thanks to Nerdio

Windows 365 Just Got Easier and cheaper – Thanks to Nerdio Neil McLoughlin

562 views - 7 months ago

How RDP Multipath Fixes Annoying Disconnects for AVD & W365!

How RDP Multipath Fixes Annoying Disconnects for AVD & W365! Neil McLoughlin

954 views - 7 months ago

Are You Making This #1 AVD & Windows 365 Login Mistake?

Are You Making This #1 AVD & Windows 365 Login Mistake? Neil McLoughlin

628 views - 7 months ago

Stop Exposing Your Azure Resources – Secure with Private Endpoints (Explained)

Stop Exposing Your Azure Resources – Secure with Private Endpoints (Explained) Neil McLoughlin

359 views - 8 months ago

AVD Multi-Session, Single Session or W365 Cloud PC? What’s Best in 2025?”

AVD Multi-Session, Single Session or W365 Cloud PC? What’s Best in 2025?” Neil McLoughlin

801 views - 8 months ago

AD Join vs Azure AD vs Hybrid Join for Azure Virtual Desktop (Which Is Best?)

AD Join vs Azure AD vs Hybrid Join for Azure Virtual Desktop (Which Is Best?) Neil McLoughlin

954 views - 8 months ago

Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Made Simple - What You NEED to Know!

Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Made Simple - What You NEED to Know! Neil McLoughlin

309 views - 9 months ago

How to Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop On-Prem | Nerdio + Azure Local + Hyper-V Full Setup!

How to Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop On-Prem | Nerdio + Azure Local + Hyper-V Full Setup! Neil McLoughlin

1.6K views - 9 months ago

I Built an Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) Data Center at Home—FREE! (Full Hyper-V Guide)

I Built an Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) Data Center at Home—FREE! (Full Hyper-V Guide) Neil McLoughlin

14.9K views - 9 months ago

This Nerdio Update Changes EVERYTHING! 🔥 (Top 3 Features in 7.0)

This Nerdio Update Changes EVERYTHING! 🔥 (Top 3 Features in 7.0) Neil McLoughlin

953 views - 9 months ago

Windows 365 Frontline Shared Mode Explained: Setup, Use Cases & Demo!

Windows 365 Frontline Shared Mode Explained: Setup, Use Cases & Demo! Neil McLoughlin

897 views - 10 months ago

How I Became a Microsoft MVP (And How YOU Can Too in 2025!)

How I Became a Microsoft MVP (And How YOU Can Too in 2025!) Neil McLoughlin

1.6K views - 10 months ago

What's The REAL Reason FSLogix Office Containers Improve Outlook

What's The REAL Reason FSLogix Office Containers Improve Outlook Neil McLoughlin

998 views - 10 months ago

FSLogix Cloud Cache: Game Changer or Overkill? (Pros & Cons Explained!)

FSLogix Cloud Cache: Game Changer or Overkill? (Pros & Cons Explained!) Neil McLoughlin

1.3K views - 11 months ago

Why Your FSLogix Profiles Keep Breaking in Azure Virtual Desktop?

Why Your FSLogix Profiles Keep Breaking in Azure Virtual Desktop? Neil McLoughlin

3.8K views - 11 months ago

Slow Microsoft Intune Policy Updates on Windows 11? Speed Them Up with Config Refresh!

Slow Microsoft Intune Policy Updates on Windows 11? Speed Them Up with Config Refresh! Neil McLoughlin

2.5K views - 11 months ago

AI-Powered Windows Cloud Management: 10x Simpler & Smarter!

AI-Powered Windows Cloud Management: 10x Simpler & Smarter! Neil McLoughlin

518 views - 11 months ago

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 VMs in Azure Before Windows 10 Support Ends!

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 VMs in Azure Before Windows 10 Support Ends! Neil McLoughlin

27.9K views - 1 year ago

Why is Microsoft Defender Making Your Devices SLOW?

Why is Microsoft Defender Making Your Devices SLOW? Neil McLoughlin

3K views - 1 year ago

Windows 365 Frontline Licensing Made SIMPLE For Beginners!

Windows 365 Frontline Licensing Made SIMPLE For Beginners! Neil McLoughlin

698 views - 1 year ago

🛠️ Fix Your Slow Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in 5 Minutes!

🛠️ Fix Your Slow Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in 5 Minutes! Neil McLoughlin

4.1K views - 1 year ago

STOP Overpaying for M365! E3 vs. F3 – What You NEED to Know

STOP Overpaying for M365! E3 vs. F3 – What You NEED to Know Neil McLoughlin

2.2K views - 1 year ago

🚀 NEW Intune AI Support Assistant – Is It Any Good? 🤔 Microsoft’s Latest AI Feature Tested!

🚀 NEW Intune AI Support Assistant – Is It Any Good? 🤔 Microsoft’s Latest AI Feature Tested! Neil McLoughlin

445 views - 1 year ago

🚀 Ultimate Guide to Deploying Windows Defender for Endpoint

🚀 Ultimate Guide to Deploying Windows Defender for Endpoint Neil McLoughlin

9.4K views - 1 year ago

Azure Virtual Desktop OPTIMIZATION Secrets You Need To Know

Azure Virtual Desktop OPTIMIZATION Secrets You Need To Know Neil McLoughlin

1.2K views - 1 year ago

My 2025 Predictions for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, AI, & EUC – The Future Is Here!

My 2025 Predictions for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, AI, & EUC – The Future Is Here! Neil McLoughlin

437 views - 1 year ago

Is a Master's Degree REALLY Worth It for Tech Pros Like You?

Is a Master's Degree REALLY Worth It for Tech Pros Like You? Neil McLoughlin

455 views - 1 year ago

Intune Device Management with Azure Virtual Desktop: What Works and What Doesn't!

Intune Device Management with Azure Virtual Desktop: What Works and What Doesn't! Neil McLoughlin

2.8K views - 1 year ago

MASTER Windows 11 Language Packs in 2024!

MASTER Windows 11 Language Packs in 2024! Neil McLoughlin

3.9K views - 1 year ago

The SHOCKING Difference Between Intune and Winget App Deployment Speed

The SHOCKING Difference Between Intune and Winget App Deployment Speed Neil McLoughlin

615 views - 1 year ago

What You DON'T Know About Ephemeral OS Disks Can Cost You BIG TIME

What You DON'T Know About Ephemeral OS Disks Can Cost You BIG TIME Neil McLoughlin

518 views - 1 year ago

Azure VM Battle v5 vs v6 Which is BEST for You?

Azure VM Battle v5 vs v6 Which is BEST for You? Neil McLoughlin

1.5K views - 1 year ago

Windows 11 Password Security: Unlock the Power of LAPS! 🔒🚀

Windows 11 Password Security: Unlock the Power of LAPS! 🔒🚀 Neil McLoughlin

945 views - 1 year ago

Can You Really Run Kali Linux on Windows 11 in Just 10 Minutes?

Can You Really Run Kali Linux on Windows 11 in Just 10 Minutes? Neil McLoughlin

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Master Active Directory Setup in 20 Minutes! 🚀 | Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Master Active Directory Setup in 20 Minutes! 🚀 | Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners Neil McLoughlin

2.6K views - 1 year ago