diff --git a/education/windows/education-scenarios-store-for-business.md b/education/windows/education-scenarios-store-for-business.md index 8a42859576..ce335d4357 100644 --- a/education/windows/education-scenarios-store-for-business.md +++ b/education/windows/education-scenarios-store-for-business.md @@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ Find apps for your school using Windows Store for Business. Admins in an educati **To acquire apps** - For info on how to acquire apps, see [Acquire apps in Windows Store for Business](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/manage/acquire-apps-windows-store-for-business#acquire-apps) -**To add a payment method** +**To add a payment method - debit or credit card** -If you the app you purchase has a price, you’ll need to provide a payment method. +If the app you purchase has a price, you’ll need to provide a payment method. - Click **Get started! Add a way to pay.** Provide the info needed for your debit or credit card. For more information on payment options, see [payment options](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/manage/acquire-apps-windows-store-for-business#payment-options). diff --git a/education/windows/images/mcee-add-payment-method.png b/education/windows/images/mcee-add-payment-method.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e583b4eccc Binary files /dev/null and b/education/windows/images/mcee-add-payment-method.png differ diff --git a/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-bills.PNG b/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-bills.PNG new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1a07ac3f01 Binary files /dev/null and b/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-bills.PNG differ diff --git a/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-info.png b/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-info.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f4bf29f8b2 Binary files /dev/null and b/education/windows/images/mcee-invoice-info.png differ diff --git a/education/windows/images/mcee-view-bills.png b/education/windows/images/mcee-view-bills.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5aeff48109 Binary files /dev/null and b/education/windows/images/mcee-view-bills.png differ diff --git a/education/windows/school-get-minecraft.md b/education/windows/school-get-minecraft.md index 0adea43fb7..8668054826 100644 --- a/education/windows/school-get-minecraft.md +++ b/education/windows/school-get-minecraft.md @@ -58,6 +58,51 @@ Qualified education institutions can purchase Minecraft: Education Edition licen - You’ll receive an email with a link to Windows Store for Business. - Sign in to [Windows Store for Business](https://www.microsoft.com/business-store) to distribute and manage the Minecraft: Education Edition licenses. For more information on distribution options, see [Distribute Minecraft](#distribute-minecraft) +## Minecraft: Education Edition payment options +You can pay for Minecraft: Education Edition with a debit or credit card, or with an invoice. + + +### Debit or credit cards + +During the purchase, click **Get started! Add a way to pay.** Provide the info needed for your debit or credit card. + +### Invoices + +Invoices are now a supported payment method for Minecraft: Education Edition. There are a few requirements: +- Admins only (not supported for Teachers) +- $500 invoice minimum for your initial purchase +- $15,000 invoice maximum (for all invoices within your organization) + +**To pay with an invoice** + +1. During the purchase, click **Get started! Add a way to pay.** + + ![Buy page for an app, showing the link for Get started! Add a way to pay.](images/mcee-add-payment-method.png) + +2. Select the Invoice option, and provide the info needed for an invoice. The **PO number** item allows you to add a tracking number or info that is meaningful to your organization. + + ![Invoice Details page showing items that need to be completed for an invoice. PO number is highlighted.](images/mcee-invoice-info.png) + +### Find your invoice + +After you've finished the purchase, you can find your invoice by checking **Minecraft: Education Edition** in your **Inventory**. + +> **Note**: After you complete a purchase, it can take up to twenty-four hours for the app to appear in **Inventory**. + +**To view your invoice** +1. In Windows Store for Business, click **Manage** and then click **Inventory**. +2. Click **Minecraft: Education Edition** in the list of apps. +3. On **Minecraft: Education Edition**, click **View Bills**. + + ![Minecraft: Education Edition app details page with view bills link highlighted](images/mcee-view-bills.png) + +4. On **Invoice Bills**, click the invoice number to view and download your invoice. It downloads as a .pdf. + + ![Minecraft: Education Edition app details page with view bills link highlighted](images/mcee-invoice-bills.png) + +The **Payment Instructions** section on the first page of the invoice has information on invoice amount, due date, and how to pay with electronic funds transfer, or with a check. + + ## Distribute Minecraft After Minecraft: Education Edition is added to your Windows Store for Business inventory, you have three options: diff --git a/windows/deploy/upgrade-analytics-get-started.md b/windows/deploy/upgrade-analytics-get-started.md index 957c73cd4d..1455ee624e 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/upgrade-analytics-get-started.md +++ b/windows/deploy/upgrade-analytics-get-started.md @@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ The configuration script detected a version of the Compatibility update module t 28Could not create log file at the specified logPath. Make sure the deployment script has access to the location specified in the logPath parameter. 29 Connectivity check failed for proxy authentication. Install the cumulative updates on the machine and enable the `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` authentication proxy setting. The `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` setting is enabled by default for Windows 7. For Windows 8.1 machines, set the `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` setting to **0** (not disabled). For more information on authentication proxy support, see [this blog post](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=838688). 30Connectivity check failed. Registry key property `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` is not enabled. The `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` setting is enabled by default for Windows 7. For Windows 8.1 machines, set the `DisableEnterpriseAuthProxy` setting to **0** (not disabled). For more information on authentication proxy support, see [this blog post](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=838688). -30There is more than one instance of the Upgrade Analytics data collector running at the same time on this machine. Use the Windows Task Manager to check if CompatTelRunner.exe is running, and wait until it has completed to rerun the script. +31There is more than one instance of the Upgrade Analytics data collector running at the same time on this machine. Use the Windows Task Manager to check if CompatTelRunner.exe is running, and wait until it has completed to rerun the script. **The Upgrade Analytics task is scheduled to run daily at 3 a.m.** diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-code-integrity-policies.md b/windows/keep-secure/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-code-integrity-policies.md index c0577fe786..3712b6aed0 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-code-integrity-policies.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-code-integrity-policies.md @@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Another Windows 10 feature that employs VBS is [Credential Guard](credential-gua Credential Guard is targeted at resisting pass-the-hash and pass-the-ticket techniques. By employing multifactor authentication with Credential Guard, organizations can gain additional protection against such threats. -In addition to the client-side enabling of Credential Guard, organizations can deploy mitigations at both the CA and domain controller level to help prevent credential theft. For more information, see the [Additional mitigations](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/credential-guard#additional-mitigations) section in “Protect derived domain credentials with Credential Guard.” + diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/protecting-cluster-shared-volumes-and-storage-area-networks-with-bitlocker.md b/windows/keep-secure/protecting-cluster-shared-volumes-and-storage-area-networks-with-bitlocker.md index aaf71600b1..f1f62943e3 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/protecting-cluster-shared-volumes-and-storage-area-networks-with-bitlocker.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/protecting-cluster-shared-volumes-and-storage-area-networks-with-bitlocker.md @@ -33,8 +33,7 @@ Windows PowerShell or the manage-bde command line interface is the preferred met >**Note:**  Mount points can be used to support remote mount points on SMB based network shares. This type of share is not supported for BitLocker encryption.   -For thinly provisioned storage, such as a Dynamic Virtual Hard Disk (VHD), BitLocker runs in Used Disk Space Only encryption mode. You cannot use the **manage-bde –WipeFreeSpace** command to transition the volume to full-volume encryption on these types of volumes. This occurs because Full -Encryption requires an end marker for the volume and dynamically expanding VHDs do not have a static end of volume marker. +For thinly provisioned storage, such as a Dynamic Virtual Hard Disk (VHD), BitLocker runs in Used Disk Space Only encryption mode. You cannot use the **manage-bde -WipeFreeSpace** command to transition the volume to full-volume encryption on these types of volumes. This is blocked in order to avoid expanding thinly provisioned volumes to occupy the entire backing store while wiping the unoccupied (free) space. ### Active Directory-based protector @@ -57,28 +56,22 @@ BitLocker encryption is available for disks before or after addition to a cluste 1. Install the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature if it is not already installed. 2. Ensure the disk is formatted NTFS and has a drive letter assigned to it. -3. Enable BitLocker on the volume using your choice of protector. A password protector is used in the Windows PowerShell script example below. - - ``` syntax - Enable-BitLocker E: -PasswordProtector -Password $pw - ``` - -4. Identify the name of the cluster with Windows PowerShell. +3. Identify the name of the cluster with Windows PowerShell. ``` syntax Get-Cluster ``` -5. Add an **ADAccountOrGroup**protector to the volume using the cluster name using a command such as: +4. Enable BitLocker on the volume of your choice with an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector, using the cluster name. For example, use a command such as: ``` syntax - Add-BitLockerProtector E: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup CLUSTER$ + Enable-BitLocker E: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup CLUSTER$ ``` - >**Warning:**  You must add an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector using the cluster CNO for a BitLocker enabled volume to either be shared in a Cluster Shared Volume or to failover properly in a traditional failover cluster. + >**Warning:**  You must configure an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector using the cluster CNO for a BitLocker enabled volume to either be shared in a Cluster Shared Volume or to fail over properly in a traditional failover cluster.   -6. Repeat steps 1-6 for each disk in the cluster. -7. Add the volume(s) to the cluster. +5. Repeat the preceding steps for each disk in the cluster. +6. Add the volume(s) to the cluster. ### Turning on BitLocker for a clustered disk using Windows PowerShell @@ -97,28 +90,26 @@ When the cluster service owns a disk resource already, it needs to be set into m Get-ClusterResource "Cluster Disk 1" | Suspend-ClusterResource ``` -4. Enable BitLocker on the volume using your choice of protector. A password protector is used in the example below. - - ``` syntax - Enable-BitLocker E: -PasswordProtector -Password $pw - ``` - -5. Identify the name of the cluster with Windows PowerShell +4. Identify the name of the cluster with Windows PowerShell. ``` syntax Get-Cluster ``` -6. Add an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector with the Cluster Name Object (CNO) to the volume using a command such as: +5. Enable BitLocker on the volume of your choice with an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector, using the cluster name. For example, use a command such as: ``` syntax - Add-BitLockerProtector E: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup CLUSTER$ - + Enable-BitLocker E: -ADAccountOrGroupProtector -ADAccountOrGroup CLUSTER$ ``` - >**Warning:**  You must add an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector using the cluster CNO for a BitLocker enabled volume to either be shared in a Cluster Shared Volume or to failover properly in a traditional failover cluster. + >**Warning:**  You must configure an **ADAccountOrGroup** protector using the cluster CNO for a BitLocker enabled volume to either be shared in a Cluster Shared Volume or to fail over properly in a traditional failover cluster.   -7. Repeat steps 1-6 for each disk in the cluster. -8. Add the volume(s) to the cluster +6. Use **Resume-ClusterResource** to take the physical disk resource back out of maintenance mode: + + ``` syntax + Get-ClusterResource "Cluster Disk 1" | Resume-ClusterResource + ``` + +7. Repeat the preceding steps for each disk in the cluster. ### Adding BitLocker encrypted volumes to a cluster using manage-bde diff --git a/windows/manage/TOC.md b/windows/manage/TOC.md index 1f8ff19c14..2e57c1618e 100644 --- a/windows/manage/TOC.md +++ b/windows/manage/TOC.md @@ -1,6 +1,19 @@ # [Manage and update Windows 10](index.md) ## [Administrative Tools in Windows 10](administrative-tools-in-windows-10.md) -## [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](manage-cortana-in-enterprise.md) +## [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](cortana-at-work-overview.md) +### [Testing scenarios using Cortana in your business or organization](cortana-at-work-testing-scenarios.md) +#### [Test scenario 1 - Sign-in to Azure AD and use Cortana to manage the notebook](cortana-at-work-scenario-1.md) +#### [Test scenario 2 - Test scenario 2 - Perform a quick search with Cortana at work](cortana-at-work-scenario-2.md) +#### [Test scenario 3 - Set a reminder for a specific location using Cortana at work](cortana-at-work-scenario-3.md) +#### [Test scenario 4 - Use Cortana at work to find your upcoming meetings](cortana-at-work-scenario-4.md) +#### [Test scenario 5 - Use Cortana to send email to a co-worker](cortana-at-work-scenario-5.md) +#### [Test scenario 6 - Use Cortana and Windows Information Protection (WIP) to help protect your organization’s data on a device](cortana-at-work-scenario-6.md) +### [Set up and test Cortana with Office 365 in your organization](cortana-at-work-o365.md) +### [Set up and test Cortana with Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Preview feature) in your organization](cortana-at-work-crm.md) +### [Set up and test Cortana for Power BI in your organization](cortana-at-work-powerbi.md) +### [Set up and test custom voice commands in Cortana for your organization](cortana-at-work-voice-commands.md) +### [Use Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings to configure Cortana in your organization](cortana-at-work-policy-settings.md) +### [Send feedback about Cortana at work back to Microsoft](cortana-at-work-feedback.md) ## [Update Windows 10 in the enterprise](waas-update-windows-10.md) ### [Quick guide to Windows as a service](waas-quick-start.md) ### [Overview of Windows as a service](waas-overview.md) diff --git a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md index b42a844ee5..464c51351e 100644 --- a/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md @@ -14,6 +14,12 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](in >If you're looking for **update history** for Windows 10, see [Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12387/windows-10-update-history). +## January 2017 +| New or changed topic | Description | +| --- | --- | +| [Cortana integration in your business or enterprise](cortana-at-work-overview.md) | New | + + ## December 2016 | New or changed topic | Description | diff --git a/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-crm.md b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-crm.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..834bde8a92 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-crm.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +--- +title: Set up and test Cortana with Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Preview feature) in your organization (Windows 10) +description: How to set up Cortana to help your salespeople get proactive insights on important CRM activities, including sales leads, accounts, and opportunities; presenting the most relevant info at any given time. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +localizationpriority: high +--- + +# Set up and test Cortana with Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Preview feature) in your organization +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10, Windows Insider Program +- Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Insider Program + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + +Cortana integration is a Preview feature that's available for your test or dev environment, starting with the CRM Online 2016 Update. If you decide to use this Preview feature, you'll need to turn in on and accept the license terms. After that, your salespeople will get proactive insights from Cortana on important CRM activities, including sales leads, accounts, and opportunities; presenting the most relevant info at any given time. This can even include getting company-specific news that surfaces when the person is meeting with a representative from another company. + +>[!NOTE] +>For more info about Dynamics CRM integration, how to turn on Cortana, and how to provide feedback, see [Preview feature: Set up Cortana integration](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=746819). + +![Cortana at work, showing the sales data pulled from Dynamics CRM](images/cortana-crm-screen.png) + +## Turn on Cortana with Dynamics CRM in your organization +You must be a CRM administrator to turn on and use Preview features. For more info about what Preview features are and how to use them, see [What are Preview features and how do I enable them](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=746817)? + +**To turn on Cortana with Dynamics CRM** + +1. Go to **Settings**, and then click **Administration**. + +2. Choose **System Settings**, and then click the **Previews** tab. + +3. Read the license terms, and if you agree, select the **I’ve read and agree to the license terms** check box. + +4. For each preview feature you want to enable, click **Yes**. + +## Turn on Cortana with Dynamics CRM on your employees’ devices +You must tell your employees to turn on Cortana, before they’ll be able to use it with Dynamics CRM. + +**To turn on local Cortana with Dynamics CRM** + +1. Click on the **Cortana** search box in the taskbar, and then click the **Notebook** icon. + +2. Click on **Connected Services**, click **Dynamics CRM**, and then click **Connect**. + + ![Cotana at work, showing how to turn on the connected services for Dynamics CRM](images/cortana-connect-crm.png) + + The employee can also disconnect by clicking **Disconnect** from the **Dynamics CRM** screen. + +## Turn off Cortana with Dynamics CRM +Cortana can only access data in Dynamics CRM when it’s turned on. If you don’t want Cortana to access your corporate data, you can turn it off. + +**To turn off Cortana with Dynamics CRM** +1. Go to **Settings**, and then click **Administration**. + +2. Choose **System Settings**, and then click the **Previews** tab. + +3. Click **No** for **Cortana**. + + All Dynamics CRM functionality related to Cortana is turned off in your organization. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-feedback.md b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-feedback.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ca24c22703 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-feedback.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: Send feedback about Cortana at work back to Microsoft (Windows 10) +description: How to send feedback to Microsoft about Cortana at work. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +localizationpriority: high +--- + +# Send feedback about Cortana at work back to Microsoft +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10, Windows Insider Program +- Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Insider Program + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + +We ask that you report bugs and issues. To provide feedback, you can click the **Feedback** icon in the Cortana window. When you send this form to Microsoft it also includes troubleshooting info, in case you run into problems. + +![Cortana at work, showing how to provide feedback to Microsoft](images/cortana-feedback.png) + +If you don't want to use the feedback tool in Cortana, you can add feedback through the general Windows Insider Preview feedback app. For info about the Insider Preview feedback app, see [How to use Windows Insider Preview – Updates and feedback](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-updates-feedback-pc). + diff --git a/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-o365.md b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-o365.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d58663dc00 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-o365.md @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +--- +title: Set up and test Cortana with Office 365 in your organization (Windows 10) +description: How to connect Cortana to Office 365 so your employees are notified about regular meetings, unusual events, such as meetings over lunch or during a typical commute time, and about early meetings, even setting an alarm so the employee isn’t late. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +localizationpriority: high +--- + +# Set up and test Cortana with Office 365 in your organization +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10, Windows Insider Program +- Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Insider Program + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + +Cortana in Windows 10 is already great at letting your employees quickly see what the day is going to look like, do meeting prep work like researching people in LinkedIn or getting documents ready, see where and when their meetings are going to be, get a sense of travel times to and from work, and even get updates from a calendar for upcoming trips. + +But Cortana works even harder when she connects to Office 365, helping employees to be notified about unusual events, such as meetings over lunch or during a typical commute time, and about early meetings, even setting an alarm so the employee isn’t late. + +![Cortana at work, showing the day's schedule pulled from Office 365](images/cortana-o365-screen.png) + +We’re continuing to add more and more capabilities to Cortana so she can become even more helpful with your productivity-related tasks, such as emailing, scheduling, and other tasks that are important to help you be successful. + +>[!NOTE] +>For a quick review of the frequently asked questions about Cortana and Office 365 integration, see the blog post, [An early look at Cortana integration with Office 365](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=717379). + +## Before you begin +There are a few things to be aware of before you start using Cortana with Office 365 in your organization. + +- **Software requirements.** O365 integration with Cortana is available in all countries/regions where Cortana is supported for consumers today. This includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, China, Japan, India, and Australia. As Cortana comes to more countries, it will also become available to organizations. + +- **Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) account.** Before your employees can use Cortana in your org, they must be logged in using their Azure AD account through Cortana’s notebook. They must also authorize Cortana to access Office 365 on their behalf. + +- **Office 365 Trust Center.** Cortana isn't a service covered by the Office 365 Trust Center. [Learn more about how Cortana treats your data](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=536419). + +- **Troubleshooting tips.** If you run into issues, check out these [troubleshooting tips](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620763). + +## Turn on Cortana with Office 365 on employees’ devices +You must tell your employees to turn on Cortana before they’ll be able to use it with Office 365. + +**To turn on local Cortana with Office 365** + +1. Click on the **Cortana** search box in the taskbar, and then click the **Notebook** icon. + +2. Click on **Connected Services**, click **Office 365**, and then click **Connect**. + + ![Cotana at work, showing how to turn on the connected services for Office 365](images/cortana-connect-o365.png) + + The employee can also disconnect by clicking **Disconnect** from the **Office 365** screen. + +## Turn off Cortana with Office 365 +Cortana can only access data in your Office 365 org when it’s turned on. If you don’t want Cortana to access your corporate data, you can turn it off in the Office 365 admin center. + +**To turn off Cortana with Office 365** +1. [Sign in to Office 365](http://www.office.com/signin) using your Azure AD account. + +2. Go to the [Office 365 admin center](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Office-365-admin-center-58537702-d421-4d02-8141-e128e3703547). + +3. Expand **Service Settings**, and select **Cortana**. + +4. Click **Cortana** to toggle Cortana off. + + All Office 365 functionality related to Cortana is turned off in your organization and your employees are unable to use her at work. + + + + + + diff --git a/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-overview.md b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-overview.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..96064364c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/manage/cortana-at-work-overview.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +--- +title: Cortana integration in your business or enterprise (Windows 10) +description: The world’s first personal digital assistant helps users get things done, even at work. Cortana includes powerful configuration options specifically to optimize for unique small to medium-sized business and enterprise environments. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +localizationpriority: high +--- + +# Cortana integration in your business or enterprise +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10, Windows Insider Program +- Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Insider Program + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + +## Who is Cortana? +Cortana is Microsoft’s personal digital assistant, who helps busy people get things done, even while at work. +Cortana has powerful configuration options, specifically optimized for your business. By signing in with an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) account, your employees can give Cortana access to their enterprise/work identity, while getting all the functionality Cortana provides to them outside of work. + +Using Azure AD also means that you can remove an employee’s profile (for example, when an employee leaves your organization) while respecting Windows Information Protection (WIP) policies and ignoring enterprise content, such as emails, calendar items, and people lists that are marked as enterprise data. + +![Cortana at work, showing the About me screen](images/cortana-about-me.png) + +## Where is Cortana available for use in my organization? +You can use Cortana at work in all countries/regions where Cortana is supported for consumers. This includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, China, Japan, India, and Australia. As Cortana comes to more countries, she will also become available to enterprise customers. + +Cortana is available on Windows 10, Windows Insider Program and with limited functionality on Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Insider Program. + +## Required hardware and software +Cortana requires the following hardware and software to successfully run the included scenario in your organization. + +|Hardware |Description | +|---------|------------| +|Microphone |For speech interaction with Cortana. If you don't have a microphone, you can still interact with Cortana by typing in the Cortana Search Box in the taskbar. | +|Windows Phone |For location-specific reminders. You can also use a desktop device to run through this scenario, but location accuracy is usually better on phones. | +|Desktop devices |For non-phone-related scenarios. | + + +|Software |Minimum version | +|---------|------------| +|Client operating system |