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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Deliver affordable, secure remote desktop and application experiences to employees wherever they are. Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running on the cloud. It allows businesses to deliver a full Windows experience to their employees, regardless of their location. You can deploy and scale Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, providing a seamless and secure remote work environment. This solution is ideal for corporates looking to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure data security.

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Highlights

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Plan

Microsoft offers several pricing plans for Azure Virtual Desktop, tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. The plans are designed to provide flexibility and cost-efficiency, ensuring that you only pay for the resources you use. Key components of the AVD pricing model include:

User Licenses

  • Choose from various licensing options based on the number of users and the level of access required.

Compute Costs

  • Pay for the virtual machines (VMs) that power your virtual desktops. Azure offers a range of VM sizes to suit different workloads.
 

Storage Costs

  • Store your data securely in Azure with flexible storage options, including managed disks and Azure Blob Storage.

Networking Costs

  • Ensure seamless connectivity with Azure’s robust networking solutions, including VPN and ExpressRoute.
Benefits

Why Choose Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop offers a seamless and secure way to access virtualized Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktops and applications from anywhere.
With Azure’s robust infrastructure, you can ensure the security and reliability of your virtual environments.

 

Maintain full control over configuration and management to meet your employees’ needs while optimizing costs with multi-session capabilities, paying only for what you use.

Enable Cost-effective IT

AVD eliminates physical hardware and maintenance expenses. You pay only for what you use.

Scalability

Scale your virtual desktops up or down as needed. Azure can handle any workload, from small teams to large enterprises.

Improve Security and Compliance

AVD encrypts data and supports multi-factor authentication and conditional access. Your data stays in the cloud, following Microsoft’s security protocols.

Access Work from Any Device

Use any device to access your Windows desktop and applications anywhere. AVD supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Centralize and Simplified Management

AVD centralizes desktop images and apps for different user groups. IT allocates VM capacity and deploys apps based on user profiles. Users enjoy Azure AD with Single-sign-on.

Integration with Microsoft 365

Access Office apps, files, and emails from AVD virtual desktops seamlessly, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Migrate Legacy Apps at Your Own Pace

AVD is the only service to provide Windows 7 (EOS in January 2020) virtual desktop with free Extended Security Updates, giving you more options to support legacy applications while you transition to Windows 10.

Business Continuity in Adverse Occasion

AVD lets IT easily deploy Windows apps and desktops for remote or temporary users. No more long cycles or costly hardware. It scales in minutes on Azure cloud.
Highlights

Four-step Migration Process: Assess, Transform, Optimize, and Secure

SUPERHUB, a Microsoft Top Direct CSP, delivers a comprehensive set of tools and methodologies to help you ease migration and reduce overall risk for moving to the cloud.

Assess

  • Discover and assess your on-premises resources, such as applications and workloads.
 

Transform

  • Plan and transform your resources using best-of-breed tools and minimizing downtime.

Optimize

  • Streamline your cloud resources, improve performance and ROI, and stay compliant.

Secure and Manage

  • Ensure security and fine-tune management of your cloud environment.

A solution that makes cloud adoption as smooth and easy as possible

One that lets you migrate at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service that allows businesses to deliver a full Windows experience to their employees, regardless of their location.

  • How does Azure Virtual Desktop work?

    The virtual desktop infrastructure—including broker, gateway, load balancer, and diagnostics—is managed by Azure Virtual Desktop. IT only needs to manage Windows 11 and Windows 10 remote desktops, apps, and any necessary governance policies.

  • How do I buy Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Customers can configure, purchase, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop through the Azure Portal. At least one Azure subscription is required to set up Azure Virtual Desktop.

  • What are the client licensing requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Customers are eligible to access Windows 11 and Windows 10 (client) single and multi-session capabilities with Azure Virtual Desktop if they have one of the following licenses:
    Microsoft 365 E3/E5
    Microsoft 365 A3/A5/Student Use Benefits
    Microsoft 365 F3
    Microsoft 365 Business Premium
    Windows 11 and Windows 10 Enterprise E3/E5
    Windows 11 and Windows 10 Education A3/A5
    Windows 11 and Windows 10 VDA E3/E5

  • What are the server licensing requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Customers are eligible to access server workloads with Azure Virtual Desktop if they have a Remote Desktop Services client access license with active Software Assurance or user subscription licenses. Customers pay for the virtual machines, storage, and networking consumed when using the service.

  • Who is Azure Virtual Desktop for?

    Azure Virtual Desktop is for organizations with expertise implementing and managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions that want to give employees a secured, remote Windows desktop experience that’s fit for many use cases.

  • How does Azure Virtual Desktop enhance security?

    Azure Virtual Desktop provides advanced security features such as multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and data encryption, ensuring that your data remains secure in the cloud.

  • Can I integrate Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft 365?

    Yes, Azure Virtual Desktop seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, allowing employees to access their Office apps, files, and emails from their virtual desktops.

  • What devices are supported by Azure Virtual Desktop?

    Azure Virtual Desktop supports a wide range of devices, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, enabling access from any device, anywhere.

  • How is Azure Virtual Desktop priced?

    Azure Virtual Desktop pricing is based on user licenses, compute costs, storage costs, and networking costs. You can use the Azure Pricing Calculator to estimate your costs.