The latest version of the Canonical OS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is now available for Windows 10 in the Microsoft Store. The execution of this Linux operating system as an application in Windows 10 offers the possibility of running a complete Ubuntu terminal from Windows. In this way, tools such as git, ssh, apt and bash can be easily used from said OS.
Microsoft continues to take steps to get closer to Linux supporters. The latest surprise was the announcement of Azure Sphere, an operating system , based on Linux, whose objective is to improve the security of the Internet of Things.
Microsoft has added Linux and macOS support to its quantum development kit, which until now only supported its own operating system, Windows. In addition, the kit now includes new Open Source libraries and integration with Python.
Microsoft has officially released SQL Server 2017 with versions for Windows, Linux and Docker image. This is yet another step for the Redmond giant in its plans to integrate its server technologies with the Open Source operating system.
Deploying virtual desktops with Windows 7 requires making a planning and configuration that provides users with an optimized and secure virtual desktop platform.
The user configuration will be carried out on the Active Directory group policy objects, which have a direct influence on the user profile at the moment when said template
source or golden image is loaded.
An OS Manager runs a previously configured service. The UDS Actor, hosted on the virtual desktop or application server, is responsible for the interaction between the OS and the Broker based on the configuration or chosen type of OS Manager .
