diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-poc.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-poc.md
index e50958ef77..6bee2bafd9 100644
--- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-poc.md
+++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-poc.md
@@ -995,6 +995,8 @@ Set-ADUser -Identity CM_JD -PasswordNeverExpires $true
 Set-ADUser -Identity CM_NAA -PasswordNeverExpires $true
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+This completes configuration of the starting PoC environment. Additional services and tools are installed in subsequent guides.
+
 ## Appendix A: Verify the configuration
 
 Use the following procedures to verify that the PoC environment is configured properly and working as expected.