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
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
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.
Organized the Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Awareness Session On the 29th of July 2024, I participated in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Awareness Session. Organized by: Azure Bangladesh Community Event Highlights: Speakers: Aavisek Choudhury, Microsoft MVP Jitesh Kumar, Microsoft MVP Uddhave Jajoo, Citrix CTA Session Focus: Understanding the capabilities and benefits of
Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool for collaboration, and its integration with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) has brought even greater flexibility for remote work. Recently, in June 2024, Microsoft introduced some exciting changes in the preview for Teams, including the new SlimCore architecture. This blog will explore these changes, their benefits, and how to
