Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is a cloud “Desktop as a service” offering from Microsoft Azure. Remote desktop and app virtualization provide access to an environment that is tailored for a user’s needs, whether that is an app or desktop environment.

Windows Virtual Desktop capabilities:

• Full desktop environment
• Create a different environment based on user needs
• Multiple sessions to the same host keeping cost down

1. Access anywhere from any device!
   Accessing WVD only requires a single piece of software installed on the user’s device or access to the VWD website. Users can use any device they want, from their desktop computer, tablet and even their mobile phone! As long as you have an internet connection, you are good to go!


2. Extended support for Windows 7
   January 14, 2020 was the end of life for the good old operating system. This means no software/security updates or technical support. Oh wait, not with WVD. Windows 7 will have extended support on windows virtual desktop until January 2023. Meaning legacy applications can still be running!


3. Well maintained
   As the environment is isolated and highly available to administrators, maintenance of application can roll out efficiently. Windows virtual desktop is optimized for Office 365 services, with full Teams video & audio functionality and fast, reliable experience from OneDrive.


4. Flexibility
   With Windows Virtual Desktop, only pay for Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Storage consumed by users during their use of the service.



5. Variety
   One of the handy things about Azure virtual machines is the variety of VM sizes (specification). There are lots of VM scaling (the amount of VMs used for VWD) options which allows adjustments for the users’ demand.


6. For any user
   As previously mentioned, there is a massive verity of VM sizes. Azure N-series VMs use Nvidia GPUs, these are designed for Graphics/Compute intensive workloads such as CAD users. Windows Virtual Desktop can provide for the most demanding user needs!

At Datum Consulting, we’re well-versed in the latest technologies that keep our client’s performing their best even when working away from the office. Reach out to us by phone to ask our experts for help setting up your staff with virtual desktops.