Windows Virtual Desktop
Deploy and scale virtualized Windows desktops and apps on Azure
Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features.
What is Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)
| High Level Architecture |
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Use Azure Active Directory identity management service Provide virtualization infrastructure as a managed service Deploy and manage virtual machines in Azure subscription Using existing tools like Configuration Manager or Microsoft Intune Connect easily to on-premises resources |
Introductory video
Demo Windows Virtual Desktop Multi-session
Product Review
Windows Virtual Desktop
| Best User Experience | Enhanced Security | Simplified Management |
| Azure: Standardized, Global & Secure | ||
| Superior Economics: Cost effective, Flexible & Low Opex | ||
| Strong Partner Ecosystem: Extensive, Integrated & Experienced | ||
Features
Easy to manage
You don't need to personally manage the Remote Desktop roles like you do with Remote Desktop Services, just the virtual machines in your Azure subscription.
Multi-session Windows 10 virtual desktop
Provide your users with the only multi-session Windows 10 desktop virtualized in the cloud that’s highly scalable, always up to date, and available on any device.
Apps to Azure
Migrate your Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environment with simplified management and deployment experience on Azure.
Enable optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus
Deliver the best Office 365 ProPlus experience, with multi-session virtual desktop scenarios to provide the most productive virtualized experience for your users.
Virtualization can address a broad range of business needs
Security and regulation
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Government
Flexible workforce
- Home Office
- Mergers and acquisition
- Short term employees
- Contractor and partner access
- BYOD and mobile
- Call centers
- Branch workers
Specialized workloads
- Design and engineering
- Legacy apps
- Software dev test
Pricing
Access Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 7 Enterprise desktops and apps at no additional cost if you have an eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 license. Get free Extended Security Updates until January 2023 for your Windows 7 virtual desktop—offering more options to support legacy apps while you transition to Windows 10.
Access desktops powered by Windows Server Remote Desktop Services desktops and apps at no additional cost if you are an eligible Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) customer.
You need an Azure account to quickly deploy and manage your virtualization environment. Pay only for the virtual machines and storage you use and take advantage of options such as one-year or three-year Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances, which can save you up to 72 percent versus pay-as-you-go pricing. Reserved Virtual Machine Instances are flexible and can easily be exchanged or returned.
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