A few years ago, Microsoft launched Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). It's a cloud service that lets you virtualize desktops and applications. But it's different from the others. Azure Virtual Desktop is a solution built directly on top of Microsoft Azure, whereas traditional solutions only support the public cloud. In this blog post, we'll take a look at how Azure Virtual Desktop works and why Pandemic has been an important catalyst. Of course, you'll also discover the various possibilities of Azure Virtual Desktop for your business or organization.
First things first, what exactly is a virtual desktop or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)? VDI is software that virtualizes your computer. The name says it all: what is on the desktop of your computer is 'virtual' - so it is not really on your device. You log in to a remote server, which displays your familiar desktop on your device. So all your programs, documents and also your operating system are not on your device, but on a central server in the public cloud.
The major advantage of modern desktop virtualization systems is that they offer employees the flexibility to use their applications from a device of their choice. For the IT department, in particular, centralized security and management of data and applications is easier.
Depending on the needs of the end user, there are two ways to implement desktops:
In 2019, Microsoft launched its own virtual desktop solution through the Microsoft Azure cloud. It offers a number of specific functionalities:
In summary, this means that Azure Virtual Desktop is the only VDI solution that offers Windows 10 multi-sessions, is optimized for Microsoft 365 apps and supports RDS environments. You can easily install and extend your Windows desktops and applications through Azure in a matter of minutes. The built-in security and compliance features get you up and running in no time.
Why choose a virtual desktop at all? Because it has a lot of advantages:
The popularity of Azure Virtual Desktop only increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its strong adaptability made it a great solution for organizations that suddenly needed to work remotely due to social distancing measures. In light of this, Microsoft has also accelerated the activation of several features:
Jessa Hospital, one of the larger hospitals in Belgium with 900 beds and 3,500 employees, strongly believes in the benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop. The scalability of the cloud, the reduced licensing costs and the accessibility of applications from any device were the deciding factors for deploying the virtual desktop environment within the different campuses.
Free Proof of Concept set-upWe will set up a Proof of Concept environment for you completely free of charge so you can test the capabilities of Azure Virtual Desktop for your organization. This includes a free setup of your environment and a two hour conversation with one of our experts who will explain all the features and functionality of Azure Virtual Desktop. |
Free Jam SessionNot quite convinced yet? Let's talk! During a free Jam Session we will present the possibilities of Azure Virtual Desktop for your organization. We will show you concrete advantages tailored to your company. Afterwards we like to have an open discussion, see where your interests lie and answer any questions you might have. |
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