{"id":22009,"date":"2022-07-12T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T00:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exigotech.com.au\/?p=22009"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T09:00:00","slug":"overview-of-azure-virtual-desktop-the-flexible-cloud-virtual-infrastructure-for-hybrid-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/blog\/overview-of-azure-virtual-desktop-the-flexible-cloud-virtual-infrastructure-for-hybrid-workplace","title":{"rendered":"Overview of Azure Virtual Desktop &#8211; The Flexible Cloud Virtual Infrastructure for Hybrid Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The answer to today\u2019s remote working and business continuity needs is virtualisation, and <strong><a href=\"\/au\/services\/infrastructure\/desktop-virtualisation\/azure-virtual-machines\">Managed Azure Virtual Desktop<\/a><\/strong> makes it possible in the easiest and quickest way. Deploying a virtual desktop environment was considered a complex and time-consuming process previously. It required several components and set up to work seamlessly with one another. With Azure Virtual Desktop\u00a0(AVD), Microsoft provides an <strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/accelerate-app-modernisation-with-microsoft-azure\">application that runs on the Azure cloud platform<\/a><\/strong> and transforms the way your business delivers IT to its end users by <strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/system-replacement-or-upgrade-what-should-you-do-for-windows-7-eol\">enabling Windows 10 experience<\/a><\/strong>, Windows desktops and apps. AVD also provides a solid foundation for cloud VDI\u00a0(Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) to keep the users productive.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Azure-Virtual-Desktop-blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"azure virtual desktop \u2013 cloud virtual infrastructure for hybrid workplace - Exigo Tech\" width=\"981\" height=\"652\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being a Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offering, AVD allows users to run virtual app and desktop services from the Azure public cloud. AVD goes beyond being just the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/services\/infrastructure\"><strong>virtual desktop\u00a0<\/strong><strong>infrastructure<\/strong><\/a> by offering a turnkey with Azure virtual machines, cloud services and more to handle a variety of use cases.<\/p>\n<p>As customers continue to leverage their <strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/what-measures-microsoft-is-taking-to-ensure-security-of-your-data-in-the-azure-cloud\">Azure entitlement with cloud services<\/a><\/strong> the Windows Virtual Desktop\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crn.com\/news\/virtualization\/microsoft-unveils-azure-virtual-desktop-as-new-name-for-wvd-adds-management-features#:~:text=Microsoft%20has%20rebranded%20its%20virtual,Virtual%20Desktop%2C%20Microsoft%20said%20Monday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">product name change<\/a><\/strong> to Azure Virtual Desktop doesn\u2019t have any major impact. However, along with this name change, AVD brings in enhanced security, remote app streaming with per-user pricing and quick start experiences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security Capabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft Entra ID has become the centralised security and identity management across organisations. This integration of Azure AD with AVD brings in additional management capabilities as well as integration with the Microsoft endpoint manager for additional functions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>QuickStart Experience<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Onboarding QuickStart experience for AVD\u00a0allows consultants to specify deployment parameters using the Azure portal. This tool also validates and automates the deployment for the entire Virtual\u00a0Desktop environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remote App Streaming<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the major usages for Windows Virtual Desktop is Quickbooks, Sage and EMR apps. Now with AVD streaming functions, businesses can leverage the per-user pricing model.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features of Azure Virtual Desktop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Setting up a Windows Virtual PC might seem hard, but it eliminates the need for additional corporate\u00a0<a href=\"\/au\/services\/delivery-model\/procurement-services\"><strong>hardware<\/strong><\/a> and allows you to provide a productive, safe experience in this ever-changing world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Azure-Virtual-Desktop-blog2.jpeg\" alt=\"Advantages of azure virtual desktop - Exigo Tech\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable Secure Remote Work on Any Device<\/strong>AVD enables full application virtualisation and full desktop for Windows 10 and\u00a0Windows servers. End users can be more productive with such a desktop experience which also comes with seamless integration of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Simplify IT Administration<\/strong>AVD takes care of the Virtual\u00a0Desktop\u00a0Infrastructure so that you can concentrate on users, operating systems, programmes and more rather than hardware inventory. You can also get your users up and running securely with full automation that you can control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prevent Work Loss During Outages\u00a0<\/strong>Built-in Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery technologies will keep your team working even during disruptions. You can also reduce the downtime and prepare for planned maintenance.<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Features of Azure Virtual Desktop\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Enable Secure Remote Work on Any Device | Simplify IT Administration | Prevent Work Loss During Outages\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Exigo\u00a0Tech Benefits for Azure Virtual Desktop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At\u00a0Exigo Tech we add flexibility and scalability to this AVD entitlement. While <strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/azure-desktop-your-key-to-continue-business-operations-during-uncertain-times\">Azure Virtual Desktop<\/a><\/strong> is based on Azure, Exigo\u00a0Tech expands it to <strong><a href=\"\/au\/services\/cloud\">other\u00a0cloud platforms <\/a><\/strong> like Google cloud as well as\u00a0on-premise\u00a0such as VMware running within the traditional\u00a0data centers. We also offer application and endpoint support, integrate within Active directory domain environment including Azure AD, Azure resource support.<\/p>\n<p>There are key pillars of benefits with\u00a0Exigo Tech and Azure Virtual Desktop:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Optimise Operations<\/strong>We accelerate AVD deployment and lifecycle maintenance in the most efficient manner and enable faster rollouts while optimising performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Secure Customer Experience<\/strong>We offer the best possible AVD experience to our clients with highly responsive sessions while maintaining a strong security posture. Active malware prevention and analytics offer in-depth measures and true defence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable Hybrid Multi-Cloud<\/strong>We manage on-premise\u00a0virtualisation deployment alongside\u00a0AVD and offer managed services for a faster transition to Azure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Get Started with your Azure Virtual Desktop Journey with\u00a0Exigo Tech<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have barely scratched the surface of what is possible with Azure Virtual Desktop solutions. We encourage you to reach out to our team at <strong><a href=\"tel:1300 394 468\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">1300 EXIGOTECH (394 468)<\/a><\/strong> or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sales@exigotech.com.au\"><strong>sales@exigotech.com.au<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this great resource.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The answer to today\u2019s remote working and business continuity needs is virtualisation, and Managed Azure Virtual Desktop makes it possible&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":69829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,20],"tags":[198],"class_list":["post-22009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cloud","category-microsoft-suite","tag-azure-virtual-desktop"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22009"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75468,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22009\/revisions\/75468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}