Azure Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running on the cloud. It is the only service that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimization for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services Environments. With Azure Virtual Desktop you can deploy and scale your desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, with built-in security and compliance.
Virtual workspace challenge
- Running dedicated virtual desktops can be inefficient
- Traditional multi-session deployments do not provide rich client experience
Azure Virtual Desktop solution
Multi-session and single-session Windows 10
- Fully managed, always up to date, modern Windows user experience
- Rich desktop experience accessible from any device
- Scale from one to thousands of user sessions per host pool
Virtual workspace challenge
- Missing functionality e.g. search, Cortana, Store
- Challenge to manage different deployment types across different deployment planes
Azure Virtual Desktop solution
Store and legacy app remoting
- Client-like experience including look-and-feel, Cortana, Edge, desktop search, and Microsoft Store
- Virtualize Store and legacy apps easily
- Controlled access, from full desktop down to specific apps only
Virtual workspace challenge
- Limited time to migrate legacy Windows 7 apps
- Security concerns post end of Windows 7 support in 2020
Azure Virtual Desktop solution
Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
- Full Windows 7 desktop
- Easily virtualize your existing Windows 7 applications
- Get free extended security updates for Windows 7 until 2023
Access to Azure Virtual Desktop
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Azure Virtual Desktop is available to you at no additional cost if you have an eligible M365 license. Just pay for the Azure resources required.
To run Windows 10 multi-session, Windows 10 or Windows 7, you need one of:
Microsoft 365 F1, E3, E5, A3, A5, Business
Windows 10 Enterprise E3, E5
Windows 10 Education A3, A5
Windows 10 VDA per userTo run Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, you need:
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) with active Software Assurance (SA) -
Set up your Azure subscription
Choose your virtual machines (VMs) and storage. Optimize costs via Reserved Instances (up to 72 percent discount) and by using multi-session Windows 10.
