Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), is a Microsoft Azure-based system for virtualizing Windows operating systems. It provides virtualized desktops and applications securely in the cloud over the Internet. AVD is primarily aimed at enterprise customers rather than individual users1.
Here are some key points about Azure Virtual Desktop:
Access from Anywhere: AVD allows users to access their desktops and
applications from virtually anywhere using any device with Windows 11 or
Windows 10, Microsoft 365, and existing eligible Windows licenses2.
Secure and Scalable: Organizations can create cloud-based virtual
machines (referred to as “cloud computers”) that users can access via their
personal devices and an internet connection. These virtual machines replicate
the functionality of on-campus cluster computers used for teaching and
research3.
Multiple Client Versions:
Remote Desktop client (MSI): This is the most common version of the Remote
Desktop client for Windows. It can be downloaded as an MSI installer.
Azure Virtual Desktop app from the
Microsoft Store: This is a preview version of the Remote
Desktop client for Windows available in the Microsoft Store.
Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft
Store: This version is no longer being
developed4.
Prerequisites:
Internet access.
A device running one of the following
supported versions of Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, or
Windows Server 2019.
.NET Framework 4.6.2 or later (may need
to be installed on some versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016)4.
Additional Features:
You can also connect to Azure Virtual
Desktop using Windows App, a single app that securely connects you to Windows
devices and apps from Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box,
Remote Desktop Services, and remote PCs4.
AVD provides exclusive support for
Windows 11 and Windows 10 multi-session cost-savings capabilities, along with the built-in security and reliability of
Azure5.
In summary, Azure Virtual Desktop offers
a flexible and controlled environment for accessing virtualized desktops and
applications, making it a powerful solution for organizations seeking secure
remote access and scalability.
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