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Episode 395 - Getting Started with VDI in Azure with Azure Virtual Desktop

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Episode 395 - Getting Started with VDI in Azure
with Azure Virtual Desktop

Hello Reader,

The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released!

Welcome to Episode 395 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and how it enables organizations to deliver secure, scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in the cloud. Whether you’re looking to modernize remote work, enhance security, or optimize IT costs, AVD provides a flexible solution for accessing virtualized Windows desktops and applications from anywhere.Topics covered include:

  • What is Azure Virtual Desktop? A breakdown of AVD’s features, benefits, and common use cases.
  • Deployment essentials – Setting up host pools, session hosts, and assigning users.
  • Configuration best practices – Managing user profiles with FSLogix and securing AVD with Microsoft Intune.
  • Cost estimation – Key factors affecting pricing and how to optimize expenses.
  • Getting started – Steps to connect via the Remote Desktop client on multiple platforms.

Whether you’re an IT admin or just exploring VDI in Azure, this episode is packed with insights to help you get started. Tune in and take your remote desktop strategy to the next level!

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