Tag Archives: Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid

Microsoft announce that Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid is now in public preview.

It’s an aptly-named capability – the Azure Virtual Desktop service remains in Azure but you run AVD session hosts on your own hardware and connect everything through Azure Arc. This hybrid approach is designed to make transitioning to the cloud smoother, while also meeting the needs of organisations with strict regulatory and compliance requirements. From a licensing perspective, you need to be licensed (as with AVD) for a supported operating system. However, after the public preview phase there will also be a new Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid licence – more details to follow when it’s available.

Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/4nqP5il, and details on the licensing here: https://bit.ly/4wx6XMi.

Windows 10 ESUs resources

There are some useful resources if you’re involved with Windows 10 ESUs.

Firstly, there’s a general article covering activation, and preparing your devices for ESUs: https://bit.ly/3LSpeBb, then there’s one focused on working with ESUs and Windows 365: https://bit.ly/4a7WrT0, and a final one for some hints and tips if you’re using ESUs with Azure Virtual Desktop: https://bit.ly/488GJEB.

Windows 11 availability

Microsoft announce that Windows 11 started to roll out across the world on 5 October, 2021 (https://bit.ly/3iBxzaI). It’s also available on Azure Virtual Desktop (https://bit.ly/3ar2ORr) and will be available to purchase on Volume Licensing price lists on 1 November, 2021 (https://bit.ly/3aszwly).

Windows 11

Microsoft announce that Windows 11 will start to become available on 5 October, 2021, and that it is now available in preview on Azure Virtual Desktop.

Find the availability announcement with 11 highlights of Windows 11 here: https://bit.ly/3yBK8YG, and information on the different Windows 11 images available for AVD here: https://bit.ly/2WVl0PM.

Azure Virtual Desktop

Microsoft announce that Windows Virtual Desktop is now Azure Virtual Desktop. There are a whole host of new features in preview, as well as a new licensing option. Historically, users licensed with Microsoft 365 E3/E5/F3/Business Premium or Windows 10 E3/E5 or Windows 10 VDA E3/E5 licenses have rights to the service for virtual desktops and apps. Now, there’s a per user option for external users which is a monthly per user price of $5.50 for apps, or $10 for apps + desktops, with a no-cost promotional period from 14 July, 2021 to 31 December, 2021.

Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3v4aa56.