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Windows 11 Enterprise Replaces Group Policy with MDM
Episode 130 of The Windows Podcast explores Microsoft's quiet but deliberate shift away from traditional Group Policy in Windows 11 Enterprise. As of the July 2026 cumulative update, Microsoft deprecated another set of legacy Group Policy settings, pushing IT admins toward mobile device management via Intune. Lucas and Luna break down the timeline, why Microsoft is making this move, and what it means for enterprise IT. They discuss Configuration Service Providers, Group Policy Analytics, and the challenges of hybrid environments. The episode includes concrete examples of deprecated policies…
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