January 21, 2025

New Workspace ONE UEM Device Type: Windows Server

Omnissa is enhancing Workspace ONE UEM with Windows Server, enabling seamless management of all Windows computing devices. With a beta launch on the horizon, users can expect robust features like enrollment, software distribution, and server-specific analytics. Join our upcoming webinar for in-depth insights!

As an extension of the robust Windows Desktop functionality, Omnissa is introducing the newest device type: Windows Server.  Windows Server will be added to the long list of Workspace ONE UEM computing devices--first in beta introduction, with general availability to follow. 

Soon you will be able to manage all Windows computers via Workspace ONE UEM.  Below is a high-level overview, as well as an invitation to a webinar where more details will be discussed. 

Not Just Windows Desktop Anymore!

Many Workspace ONE customers have asked for Windows Server support, so the Windows product team within Omnissa took on the challenge.  As the work effort was assessed, it became clear that porting Windows Desktop functionality to Windows Server had much overlap, but yet some functionality is different. 

Whether Windows Servers are hosting databases, file and print services, or even Horizon virtual desktops, there are many base similarities to Windows Desktops, including the need for:

  • Windows Updates
  • Bitlocker support
  • Policies
  • Deployment of applications
  • Remote administration
  • Machine inventory (via sensors)

The product team likewise assessed that Windows Server has some unique functionality, such as roles and features, that is different than Windows Desktop.  In conjunction with some key customers, the product team got to work determining how to best address support for Windows Server.

Let us tell you more about the new Windows Server functionality and requirements, as well as how you can get involved with the beta.

Windows Server Functionality and Beta Features

The new Workspace ONE UEM Windows Server functionality will address the following:

  • Enrollment and Onboarding.  This includes pre-registration and silent enrollment, as well as installation of the Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025 operating system.  During the beta, only servers with the full desktop experience (i.e., not Server Core) are supported.
  • Intelligent Hub.  As with all Workspace ONE UEM devices, Intelligent Hub must be installed.  During the beta, a special version of Intelligent Hub will be provided.  Details will be provided within the beta welcome information.
  • Baselines and Profiles.  On the surface, Baselines and Profiles, including Windows Updates, will function much the same as the current Windows Desktop; however, the underlying technologies may be somewhat different.  For example, new administrative template (ADMX) Profiles will be available for the Windows Server operating systems, and server-specific Baselines will be released in the coming months.
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Figure 1: New ADMX Profiles that apply to Windows Server

  • Software Distribution.  Just like Windows Desktop, applications can be deployed to Windows Server, and the process is similar.  Application updates, publishing options, and Smart Groups are the same as Windows Desktop except that dropdown options now distinguish between Windows Desktop and Windows Server.
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Figure 2: As part of Software Distribution configuration, Windows Desktop and/or Windows Server may be selected.

  • Windows Server Roles and Features.  This unique functionality differs from Windows Desktop and is addressed.  In addition to presenting information regarding the roles and features installed on Windows Servers, management options are presented.  A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated

Figure 3: Windows Server Roles and Features

  • Analytics and Reporting.  Compliance, Experience Management, Intelligence, and Assist will be fully supported.  Within the Workspace ONE console, some new options will be presented, such as information about server-specific functionality.  In addition, a new icon will represent Windows Servers so that you can easily distinguish between devices. 
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Figure 4: Easily distinguish between Windows Desktop and Windows Server devices

Want to Learn More?

Want to learn more about the exciting new Windows Server functionality?

Attend the Omnissa Community webinar live on Wednesday, January 22, at 11:00 AM Eastern or watch the replay where technical details about Windows Server will be presented, as well as demonstrations.  In this session, the upcoming beta will also be discussed.

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Senior Technical Marketing Architect, End-User Computing, Omnissa. Jo has been working with EUC technologies since 1999 and now focuses on Workspace ONE UEM, specifically Windows and Security. She holds CISSP certification, and her resume includes past roles in Sales, Product Management, Technical Product Marketing, Cloud Architecture in FinTech, Consulting, and Technical Readiness.