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Azure Virtual Desktop

Deliver affordable, secure remote desktop and application experiences to employees
wherever they are.

Help improve productivity while keeping costs in check with Azure Virtual Desktop.
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OVERVIEW
Why choose Azure Virtual Desktop
Access virtualized Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktops and apps with the security
and reliability of Azure.
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FEATURES
Provide remote desktops and apps to employees

Secured virtual machines

Configure and deploy virtual machines delivering Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktop
and application experiences.

Global availability
Deploy your virtual infrastructure in secured Azure regions around the world. Learn
more with the Experience Estimator.
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Familiar Windows experiences

Provide access to Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016
experiences.

Control and resilience

Have Microsoft manage all aspects of the control plane for you, giving you a
resilient global footprint.

Flexible networking options

Use networking options such as Azure Private Link and RDP Shortpath for additional
security and reliability.

Host pool management

Use advanced capabilities such as custom image templates to manage deployments at
scale.

Multi-session capabilities
Windows 11 and Windows 10 multi-session help cut costs by allowing multiple users
on a single virtual machine at the same time.

Cost-efficient cloud migration

Reduce licensing and IT infrastructure costs by moving on-premises solutions to
Azure Virtual Desktop.

Pay-per-use model
Scale consumption on demand. Pay for compute capacity by the second, with no long-
term commitments or upfront payments.

Modernize your Citrix or VMware deployment

Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop into existing desktop and app virtualization
environments with Citrix DaaS for Azure or VMware Horizon Cloud Service on
Microsoft Azure.

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Citrix customers can deploy Windows 11 and Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session on
Azure Virtual Machines.
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Gartner names Microsoft a Leader
Microsoft was named a Leader in the inaugural 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for
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Choose the best option to fit your needs

Azure Virtual Desktop

This flexible cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform delivers secured
desktops and apps with maximum control.
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Windows 365
This software-as-a-service solution delivers a secured, personalized Windows
experience from the cloud to any device.
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CUSTOMER STORIES
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Eurowings enhances security and will reduce operating costs by more than 50% with
Azure Virtual Desktop.
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Campari Group improves security and access for more than 1,000 contractors
worldwide through Azure Virtual Desktop.
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Grant Thornton UK saves hundreds of hours a year by using Azure Virtual Desktop and
Windows 365.
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