Maintain user profiles - Sync user state with Enterprise State Roaming Flashcards
What is Enterprise State Roaming (ESR)?
A service that syncs Windows settings with Azure for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2.
What does not syncEnterprise State Roaming ?
ESR does not sync user data, only settings
What can be used by users to sync their data across devices ?
Microsoft OneDrive
What types of settings can Enterprise State Roaming sync?
Only settings of Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and Windows settings, not desktop application settings.
Management of synced settings can be controlled through the Settings app, Group Policy, or MDM.
What are the benefits of Enterprise State Roaming?
The benefits include:
* Separation of business and private data
* Enhanced security with Azure Azure Rights Management (RMS) encryption
* Better management and monitoring
* Synced data is kept in the same region
* Data retention of at least 90 days
How does Enterprise State Roaming separate business and private data?
Business data is stored separately from private data.
* If a user installs an app by using a Microsoft Entra identity, the assumption is that the app is for business use.
* If an app was installed by using a Microsoft account, it’s considered a personal app.
Enterprise State Roaming syncs only state of the business UWP apps.
What is the role of Azure Rights Management (Azure RMS) in Enterprise State Roaming?
Azure RMS automatically encrypts synced data when it moves from a Windows device to the cloud and back
When you enable Enterprise State Roaming what happens regarding Azure RMS license?
A free, limited-use license for Azure RMS is issued when enabling Enterprise State Roaming.
This free subscription is limited to encrypting and decrypting enterprise settings and application data synced by Enterprise State Roaming.
2 ways
How can you enable and configure Enterprise State Roaming ?
- in the Azure portal
or - by using Windows PowerShell
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What can you see in the Azure portal, regarding devices ?
Information such as
* which devices are synced by Enterprise State Roaming,
* who syncs data in your company,
* when devices were last synced.
Where is Enterprise State Roaming data hosted?
In the Azure region that aligns with the Microsoft Entra tenant’s country/region.
Data does not replicate across regions.
What is the data retention policy for Enterprise State Roaming data?
Data is kept for at least 90 days after last access or until manually deleted.
What is the primary function of OneDrive in conjunction with Enterprise State Roaming?
OneDrive stores and provides access to user files, allowing data synchronization across devices.
It complements ESR by handling user files while ESR manages settings.
What is a major disadvantage of using Enterprise State Roaming and OneDrive?
They do not synchronize all data in a user profile, specifically application data associated with desktop apps.
What types of data does Microsoft Edge sync across devices?
Microsoft Edge syncs:
* Favorites
* Passwords
* Form-fill
* History
* Open tabs (sessions)
* Settings (preferences)
* Extensions
What is User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)?
A Windows Enterprise edition feature that syncs operating-system settings, desktop-application settings, Microsoft Store app settings, network printers, and user credentials.
UE-V operates within the same AD DS domain environment.
What is the current support status of User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)?
UE-V is in extended support and is scheduled to reach end-of-life on April 14, 2026.
Fill in the blank: Enterprise State Roaming requires Microsoft Entra ID _____ or _____ to function.
P1, P2
True or False: Enterprise State Roaming can sync desktop application settings.
False
Fill in the blank: Enterprise State Roaming data is automatically encrypted using _____ when it moves from a Windows device to the cloud.
Azure Rights Management
What is the advantage of the modern method of data synchronization using OneDrive and ESR?
It is easy to set up and does not require customer infrastructure other than internet access.
