Windows Virtual Desktop

Deploy and scale virtualized Windows desktops and apps on Azure

What is Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)

High Level Architecture

  • 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

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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

Multi-session Windows 10 virtual desktop

Apps to Azure

Enable optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus

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
  • Professional Customer Services

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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