In this blog post, we will explore the new Connected Frontline Cloud PCs report in Microsoft Intune, which provides valuable insights into the usage patterns of frontline workers using Windows 365 Cloud PCs. This report is crucial for businesses and IT admins to understand their usage patterns and ensure they have the correct number of licenses.
Accessing the Connected Frontline Cloud PCs Report
To view the report in the Microsoft Intune portal, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Microsoft Intune account and navigate to the Reports tab.
2. Click on the Cloud PC Size report.
3. The report will aggregate data for the last 28 days and showcase the following information:
* Maximum concurrent connections
* Average concurrent connections
* Peak usage hours
Understanding the Report
The Connected Frontline Cloud PCs report is tailored for Windows 365 Frontline and provides insights into the usage patterns of frontline workers. If a business hasn’t purchased any Windows 365 Frontline licenses, the report will remain empty.
The report shows the maximum concurrent connections for each frontline Cloud PC, which is crucial for businesses and IT admins to understand their usage patterns and ensure they have the correct number of licenses. By analyzing the maximum concurrent connections, you can determine if there’s a need to acquire more licenses. This ensures that end users have uninterrupted access to their Frontline Cloud PCs.
The report also shows the average concurrent connections, which helps businesses and IT admins understand the typical usage patterns of frontline workers. This information can be used to plan resource allocation and ensure that the organization has enough licenses to meet the demands of its frontline workers.
In the Dec 2023 release, a new filter was introduced that shows hourly data for the consumption of Frontline Worker desktops. This provides even more precise planning and ensures that resources and licenses are allocated efficiently.
Using the Report to Make Decisions
The Connected Frontline Cloud PCs report is an essential tool for businesses and IT admins to make informed decisions about resource allocation and license management. By analyzing the usage patterns of frontline workers, you can:
1. Determine if there’s a need to acquire more licenses based on maximum concurrent connections.
2. Plan resource allocation based on typical usage patterns.
3. Ensure that end users have uninterrupted access to their Frontline Cloud PCs.
4. Make decisions about the allocation of resources and licenses based on hourly data.
Conclusion
The Connected Frontline Cloud PCs report in Microsoft Intune provides valuable insights into the usage patterns of frontline workers using Windows 365 Cloud PCs. By analyzing this report, businesses and IT admins can ensure that they have the correct number of licenses and plan resource allocation efficiently. With this information, you can make informed decisions about license management and resource allocation to meet the demands of your frontline workers.