Happy New Year 2025 to all my readers. The W365 remote connection report was retired on December 31st, 2024. Now we need to refer to the Cloud PC connection quality report. I will discuss in this blog about the Cloud PC connection quality report. What is Windows 365 Enterprise? Windows 365 Enterprise enables organizations to
As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to reflect on the incredible journey of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) this year. From transformative updates to subtle refinements, Microsoft has elevated AVD as a cutting-edge solution for virtualization and remote work. The platform has seen robust advancements in scalability, user experience, security, and sustainability, reinforcing its
As businesses adopt cloud-first strategies, Windows 365 has emerged as a revolutionary solution, providing users with Cloud PCs accessible from anywhere. Integrating ZScaler with Windows 365 enhances security, improves performance, ensures seamless connectivity, empowering organizations to enable secure remote work and maintain operational agility. Why Choose ZScaler for Windows 365? Windows 365 Cloud PCs deliver
On Dec. 11th, 2024, Microsoft announced a significant step in simplifying Cloud PC management with the latest enhancements to the Cloud PC move capability in Windows 365 on Microsoft Intune. This feature allows administrators to seamlessly move devices between regions or Azure network connections (ANCs), ensuring flexibility and scalability. The new enhancements include granular move,
Microsoft Windows 365 provides a secure, cloud-delivered Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution, offering fully virtualized Windows desktops (Cloud PCs) accessible from any device. To enhance security and connectivity, integrating ZScaler Client Connector with Windows 365 ensures a robust Zero Trust framework and optimized performance. This article explains how to deploy and configure ZScaler Client Connector for seamless
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the migration to modern application packaging formats represents a significant challenge for organizations with extensive application portfolios. As enterprises strive to embrace MSIX—a contemporary and efficient packaging format—the looming April 2026 deprecation deadline adds pressure on IT professionals. To alleviate these concerns, Microsoft has introduced a groundbreaking update that promises
Managing connectivity for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is critical to ensuring seamless user experiences. VPN solutions often require up-to-date Gateway IPs or CIDR subnets to avoid Cloud PC performance degradation and connectivity issues. The Windows 365 and AVD Gateway IP Address Lookup Script simplifies this process. It retrieves and outputs the Gateway
Microsoft has released Windows 11, version 24H2 images in the Azure Marketplace in Oct. 2024, providing users with the latest version of Windows 11 optimized for virtualized environments and offering enhanced features. These new images cater to organizations looking to deploy Windows 11 VMs for workloads in Azure. Here’s a closer look at what this
As businesses increasingly turn to virtual desktops for their workforce, GPU-enabled Cloud PCs offer an optimal solution for users with graphic-intensive workloads. Windows 365, Microsoft’s cloud-based PC service, provides three key GPU-enabled tiers: Standard, Super, and Max. Each tier offers varying levels of computational power, virtual CPUs (vCPUs), and RAM, allowing users to choose the
On September 19, 2024, Citrix unveiled its highly anticipated Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) for macOS, marking a significant milestone in the world of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Historically, Citrix VDA has been associated with Windows and Linux platforms, allowing enterprises to deliver applications and desktops remotely. Now, with this latest release, Mac users can
Today I am going to do a comprehensive review of the result of the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service (DaaS). The report was published on 16th of Sept. 2024. As the shift to remote and hybrid work becomes permanent, the DaaS market continues to expand. Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for DaaS
Sometimes, your users may report that Citrix HDX Optimization isn’t working in their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment. A common indicator is seeing the message “HDX not connected” when they check the About dialog box in Microsoft Teams. This above image is an example when Citrix VDI has been deployed in AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop)
Configuring session lock behavior in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is critical for organizations to manage and secure remote access effectively. This new feature is released in August 2024. Azure Virtual Desktop provides users with a robust platform to access their virtual machines, while administrators ensure that these environments are secure and compliant with company policies.
Microsoft’s commitment to refining the Windows 365 Cloud PC experience continues with the August 2024 update, which introduces a variety of features and improvements designed to enhance performance, security, and flexibility. As more organizations adopt cloud-first or hybrid workplace models, these updates respond directly to the growing demand for secure, scalable, and user-friendly cloud solutions.
Creating custom image templates for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) streamlines and optimizes the deployment of virtual machines (VMs) by standardizing configurations across a workspace. This blog will walk through the process, advantages, and best practices for utilizing custom image templates, focusing on how this tool can benefit IT teams in configuring and maintaining efficient virtual
