diff --git a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md index 428ea7ffa1..4a1f0c0e1d 100644 --- a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md +++ b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md @@ -86,13 +86,7 @@ Automated Azure AD tokens expire after 180 days. The expiration date for each to ## Next steps Learn more about setting up devices with the Set up School PCs app. * [What's in my provisioning package?](set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md) -* [Shared PC mode for schools](set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md) * [Set up School PCs technical reference](set-up-school-pcs-technical.md) * [Set up Windows 10 devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md) -When you're ready to create and apply your provisioning package, see [Use Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md). - - - - - +When you're ready to create and apply your provisioning package, see [Use Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md index feb7da1b70..f0af6427a4 100644 --- a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md +++ b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md @@ -18,12 +18,12 @@ appliesto: --- # What's in my provisioning package? -The Set up School PCs app builds a specialized provisioning package with school-optimized settings. +The Set up School PCs app builds a specialized provisioning package with school-optimized settings. -A key feature of the provisioning package is Shared PC mode. To view the technical framework of Shared PC mode, including the description of each setting, see the [SharedPC configuration service provider (CSP)](/windows/client-management/mdm/sharedpc-csp) article. +A key feature of the provisioning package is Shared PC mode. To view the technical framework of Shared PC mode, including the description of each setting, see the [Manage multi-user and guest Windows devices with Shared PC](/windows/client-management/mdm/shared-devices-concepts.md) article. ## Shared PC Mode policies -This table outlines the policies applied to devices in shared PC mode. If you [selected to optimize a device for use by a single student](set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md#optimize-device-for-use-by-a-single-student), the table notes the differences. Specifically, you'll see differences in the following policies: +This table outlines the policies applied to devices in shared PC mode. If you select to optimize a device for use by a single student, you'll see differences in the following policies: * Disk level deletion * Inactive threshold * Restrict local storage @@ -128,7 +128,6 @@ Review the table below to estimate your expected provisioning time. A package th ## Next steps Learn more about setting up devices with the Set up School PCs app. * [Azure AD Join with Set up School PCs](set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md) -* [Shared PC mode for schools](set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md) * [Set up School PCs technical reference](set-up-school-pcs-technical.md) * [Set up Windows 10 devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md) diff --git a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md deleted file mode 100644 index fa010834d5..0000000000 --- a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,79 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Shared PC mode for school devices -description: Describes how shared PC mode is set for devices set up with the Set up School PCs app. -keywords: shared PC, school, set up school pcs -ms.prod: windows -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: edu -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.collection: education -author: paolomatarazzo -ms.author: paoloma -ms.date: 08/10/2022 -ms.reviewer: -manager: aaroncz -appliesto: -- ✅ Windows 10 ---- - -# Shared PC mode for school devices - -Shared PC mode optimizes Windows 10 for shared use scenarios, such as classrooms and school libraries. A Windows 10 PC in shared PC mode requires minimal to zero maintenance and management. Update settings are optimized for classroom settings, so that they automatically occur outside of school hours. - -Shared PC mode can be applied on devices running: -* Windows 10 Pro -* Windows 10 Pro Education -* Windows 10 Education -* Windows 10 Enterprise - -To learn more about how to set up a device in shared PC mode, see [Set up a shared or guest PC with Windows 10](/windows/configuration/set-up-shared-or-guest-pc). - -## Windows Updates -Shared PC mode configures power and Windows Update settings so that computers update regularly. Computers that are set up through the Set up School PCs app are configured to: -* Wake nightly. -* Check for and install updates. -* Forcibly reboot, when necessary, to complete updates. - -These configurations reduce the need to update and reboot computers during daytime work hours. Notifications about needed updates are also blocked from disrupting students. - -## Default admin accounts in Azure Active Directory -By default, the account that joins your computer to Azure AD will be given admin permissions on the computer. Global administrators in the joined Azure AD domain will also have admin permissions when signed in to the joined computer. - -An Azure AD Premium subscription lets you specify the accounts that get admin accounts on a computer. These accounts are configured in Intune in the Azure portal. - -## Account deletion policies -This section describes the deletion behavior for the accounts configured in shared PC mode. A delete policy makes sure that outdated or stale accounts are regularly removed to make room for new accounts. - -### Azure AD accounts - -The default deletion policy is set to automatically cache accounts. Cached accounts are automatically deleted when disk space gets too low, or when there's an extended period of inactivity. Accounts continue to delete until the computer reclaims sufficient disk space. Deletion policies behave the same for Azure AD and Active Directory domain accounts. - -### Guest and Kiosk accounts -Guest accounts and accounts created through Kiosk are deleted after they sign out of their account. - -### Local accounts -Local accounts that you created before enabling shared PC mode aren't deleted. Local accounts that you create through the following path, after enabling PC mode, are not deleted: **Settings** app > **Accounts** > **Other people** > **Add someone** - -## Create custom Windows images -Shared PC mode is compatible with custom Windows images. - -To create a compatible image, first create your custom Windows image with all software, updates, and drivers. Then use the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool with the `/oobe` flag to create the SharedPC-compatible version. For example, `sysrep/oobe`. - -Teachers can then run the Set up School PCs package on the computer. - -## Optimize device for use by a single student -Shared PC mode is enabled by default. This mode optimizes device settings for schools where PCs are shared by students. The Set up School PCs app also offers the option to configure settings for devices that aren't shared. - -If you select this setting, the app modifies shared PC mode so that it's appropriate for a single device. To see how the settings differ, refer to the Shared PC mode policy table in the article [What's in my provisioning package?](set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md) -1. In the app, go to the **Create package** > **Settings** step. -2. Select **Optimize device for a single student, instead of a shared cart or lab**. - -## Next steps -Learn more about setting up devices with the Set up School PCs app. -* [Azure AD Join with Set up School PCs](set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md) -* [Set up School PCs technical reference](set-up-school-pcs-technical.md) -* [What's in my provisioning package](set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md) -* [Set up Windows 10 devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md) - -When you're ready to create and apply your provisioning package, see [Use Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-technical.md b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-technical.md index 21c1721e3a..cf39af9cb4 100644 --- a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-technical.md +++ b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-technical.md @@ -67,7 +67,6 @@ The following table describes the Set up School PCs app features and lists each ## Next steps Learn more about setting up devices with the Set up School PCs app. * [Azure AD Join with Set up School PCs](set-up-school-pcs-azure-ad-join.md) -* [Shared PC mode for schools](set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md) * [What's in my provisioning package](set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md) * [Set up Windows 10 devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md) diff --git a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-whats-new.md b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-whats-new.md index d83fe32329..abaff7bccc 100644 --- a/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-whats-new.md +++ b/education/windows/set-up-school-pcs-whats-new.md @@ -104,7 +104,6 @@ The Skype and Messaging apps are part of a selection of apps that are, by defaul ## Next steps Learn how to create provisioning packages and set up devices in the app. * [What's in my provisioning package?](set-up-school-pcs-provisioning-package.md) -* [Shared PC mode for schools](set-up-school-pcs-shared-pc-mode.md) * [Set up School PCs technical reference](set-up-school-pcs-technical.md) * [Set up Windows 10 devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md)