In case you missed it, there now is a #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) feature in preview called RDP Shortpath which can make your WVD connections even faster and allows you to use UDP. Read it all here: Windows Virtual Desktop RDP Shortpath (preview) – Azure | Microsoft Docs
Continue reading#WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) has been issued SOC2 certification
#WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) has been issued SOC2 certification. Service Organization Controls (SOC) framework is a standard for controls that safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of information stored and processed in the cloud. This aligns with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE), the reporting standard for international service organizations. Read more here: MSComplianceGuideV3 (microsoft.com)
Continue readingRemote Desktop Protocol (RDP) bandwidth requirements
The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) used in #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) is a sophisticated technology that uses various techniques to perfect the server’s remote graphics’ delivery to the client device. Depending on the use case, availability of computing resources, and network bandwidth, RDP dynamically adjusts various parameters to deliver the best user experience. Read all the details […]
Continue readinghow to deploy the Remote Desktop (MSRDC) WVD client as Intune Win32 app – via Microsoft Endpoint Manager
My colleague Christiaan Brinkhoff (@brinkhoff_c) explains how you can use Microsoft Endpoint Manager to deploy the Remote Desktop (MSRDC) WVD client as Intune Win32 app. Read it all here: Learn how to deploy the Remote Desktop (MSRDC) WVD client as Intune Win32 app – via Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) to your physical clients | christiaanbrinkhoff.com […]
Continue readingMore IOPS at no additional cost for Azure Files premium tier
Azure Files keeps getting better (for #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD))! In addition to the 33% pricecut, the addition of Multi-channel SMB support, now got all premium shares get a significant input/output per second (IOPS) uplift for free. Read it all here: More IOPS at no additional cost for Azure Files premium tier | Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
Continue readingGartner predicts unprecedents DaaS growth
Gartner writes that Desktop as a service (DaaS) is expected to have the most significant growth in 2020 of all cloud workloads, increasing 95.4% to $1.2 billion #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) via @brinkhoff_c Read more here: Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud Revenue to Grow 6.3% in 2020
Continue readingNew WVD Linux Clients
Often we get questions about being able to use Linux clients to connect to #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD). In case you missed it, now you can also use WVD Client from @ncomputing and @stratodesk (in addition to @igel_techology). Read more here: Windows Virtual Desktop Linux Support – Azure | Microsoft Docs
Continue readingBoost your client performance with Azure Files SMB Multichannel
If you are using Azure Files to store you #FSlogix Profile Containers in #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) then you should know that Azure Files now has a preview of Azure Files SMB Multichannel allowing greater performance over multiple network adapters. Read it here: Boost your client performance with Azure Files SMB Multichannel | Azure Blog and Updates […]
Continue readingThe importance of rightsizing WVD workloads
Many #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) projects can save the customer more money beyond the licensing and Windows 10 MU benefits because the Azure VMs offered are usually a lot newer and faster than the 3-5 year old on-prem hardware. Read more details here: Right Sizing scenario’s – Blog – The CloudLab
Continue readingWVD Techfest
And the WVD Community keeps getting better! Patrick Kohler and Simon Binder have announced the WVD Tech Fest event! The event will be held on the 25th February 2021 and will have lots of sessions around WVD speakers include: @brinkhoff_c @msazureacademy @marcelmeuer @fberson and many more! Register here: https://wvdtechfest.com/
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