Windows Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on the cloud
Key capabilities
With Windows Virtual Desktop, you can set up a scalable and flexible environment:
Create a full desktop virtualization environment in your Azure subscription without having to run any additional gateway servers.
Publish as many host pools as you need to accommodate your diverse workloads.
Bring your own image for production workloads or test from the Azure Gallery.
Reduce costs with pooled, multi-session resources. With the new Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session capability exclusive to Windows Virtual Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) role on Windows Server, you can greatly reduce the number of virtual machines and operating system (OS) overhead while still providing the same resources to your users.
Here are the top benefits of using Windows Virtual Desktop.
Flexibility & Efficiency
The freedom that using a virtual desktop brings will create an advantage of workplace flexibility and efficiency. With desktops being hosted virtually, your team can access them from any location, situation, or device. This can allow your employees to work remotely or not be tied to a physical location to get their work done, which can create a great company culture and happy employees. In the case of emergencies, you also won’t have to worry about not having access to certain files you’ll need allowing you to work more capably.
Considerable Cost Savings
Not only is a virtual desktop making you more efficient in your operations, but it can save you a lot of costs in the long run by reducing desktop management, infrastructure, and support costs. By relying less on expensive desktop computers, and software licenses, your overall setup will be less. Upgrades and maintenance will also be reduced when they are taking place in a centralized matter, rather than over many different machines.
Enhanced Security
Virtual desktops have been proven to provide advanced security. In general, with the company’s information being stored on a remote server, it removes the risk of computer hardware to be stolen, lost or tampered with. Also, permissions can be easily changed on who has access to certain files. Windows Virtual Desktop specifically offers the same security that Microsoft Azure provides. Microsoft invests more than $1 billion annually on cyber security research and development with more than 3,500 security experts on staff completely dedicated to users’ data security and privacy. Azure also has more compliance certifications than any other cloud provider to ensure that your virtual desktop has the highest security possible.
I hope this information is helpful!
David Boon
What is Windows Virtual Desktop
