Back in mid-2020, reports about a new Microsoft “Cloud PC” service emerged on the internet. It was stated to be a new desktop-as-a-service offering that is built on top of Windows Virtual Desktop, rumored to launch sometime this year. Now, as per a recent report, it seems like we are only a couple of months away from the official release of Microsoft’s Cloud PC service for customers.
Rumored Launch Timeline
For the uninitiated, the Microsoft Cloud PC (codenamed “Project Deschutes”) service is expected to enable customers to access a remote Windows desktop and use software like Microsoft Office remotely using their devices as, what is called, thin clients. This way, users will be able to access and work on a Windows desktop without ever owning a desktop setup.
Once it launches, users will be able to able to access their cloud desktop using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, which is available on Windows 10, Android, macOS, and iOS. Moreover, as per reports, Microsoft will be offering the service in three configurations that are as follows:
- Lite: 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 96GB SSD (General purpose optimized for cost and flexibility)
- Standard: 2 vCPU 8GB RAM 96GB SSD (Advanced compute needs optimized for performance and speed)
- Advanced: 8 GB RAM, 3 vCPU, 40 GB SSD (Accelerated graphics optimized for scalability and data processing)
So, as you can imagine, Microsoft is aiming to cater to every kind of PC user to take advantage of its Cloud PC service. Moreover, the company promises to offer a secure, cloud-powered, and always up-to-date Windows experience to users for improved productivity.
