Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is transforming how organizations deliver secure and scalable Windows desktops for remote and hybrid teams. By combining thorough preparation, streamlined deployment, and ...

Microsoft announced that it is renaming Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop. It is also adding new features such as support for domain joining VDIs with AAD, new pricing options, more.

The company also unveiled new security capabilities for the platform, which was previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop. Microsoft has rebranded its virtual desktop infrastructure platform under ...

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates trigger RemoteApp connection failures on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows Server 2025 devices in Azure Virtual Desktop environments. Microsoft ...

Use of the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) service is poised for growth, according to a recently published industry study that surveyed IT pros. The study, "Azure Virtual Desktop Adoptions Trends," ...

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is transforming remote work by combining flexibility with enterprise-grade security. But unlocking its full potential requires balancing performance optimization with ...

Microsoft renamed Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop. With the name change, Microsoft announced enhanced support for Azure Active Directory in preview. Microsoft also announced a monthly ...

As remote work became the default for many companies during the pandemic, it’s maybe no surprise that services like Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop, which gives users access to a fully managed ...

Starting this week, Microsoft customers can use the Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) to virtualize a Windows 11 preview desktop on Azure virtual machines. "Azure Virtual ...

In addition to lower base pricing, Microsoft is promoting new autoscaling and power management features in AVD. For example, ...

To begin the process, it’s necessary to have an Azure account with an active subscription and an existing Azure Virtual Machine. By default, Azure assigns a dynamic private IP address to VMs, allowing ...