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No SAS, No Stress: Access Blob Scripts in AVD Image Templates using Managed Identity
The article discusses the challenges of using time-limited tokens in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) custom image templates. It suggests using managed identities for blob access instead of Shared Access Signatures (SAS) to avoid token expiration issues. It also provides prerequisites and step-by-step instructions for configuring permissions and creating custom image templates with blob scripts.
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Azure Virtual Desktop (#AVD) x Windows 365 (#W365) x Windows Insider Program
To join the Windows Insider Program and get early access to new Windows features, open Settings on your Windows 11 device, navigate to Windows Updates, and select the Windows Insider Program. Activate diagnostic data, link your Microsoft account, and choose between Canary, Dev, Beta, or Release Preview channels. Download and install the chosen build by…
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Windows 365 Custom USB and device redirection
This article provides a guide to enhance remote session experiences with Windows 365 using RemoteFX USB settings, which allow users to redirect various devices like printers and specialty equipment. It outlines configuration steps for Cloud PC and local Windows PC to enable device redirection, including advanced settings like disabling plug-and-play restrictions. RemoteFX USB redirection compliments…
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Next-Level AVD Insights: Leveraging Azure Monitor Agent’s Advanced Capabilities
The blog post details the transition from Azure Log Analytics agents to the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) for monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. It includes the steps for enabling and configuring AVD Insights using AMA via the Azure Portal and PowerShell. The post emphasizes the necessity of migrating to AMA by August 31, 2024,…
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Remote Desktop client for Windows – Quick Start Guide
The post introduces a Quick Start Guide for the Remote Desktop client for Windows, offering visual summaries of options and features on two one-pagers. It encourages users to download, use, and provide feedback on the guide, with links to further resources provided.
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Azure Virtual Desktop x Shutdown and deallocate Session host at logoff
The article outlines methods to reduce costs associated with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) by automatically deallocating unused personal VMs. Key components include Windows Task Scheduler, Azure Functions, and RDP Timeouts, implemented via Intune, GPO, or registry keys. It emphasizes optimizing session host usage, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing expenses.
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How to support Microsoft 365 apps on multi-session OS from 2026
Support for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows Server 2019 ends in October 2025, and on Windows Server 2022 in October 2026. To continue using a multisession OS for virtual desktops, migrating to Windows 11 multisession OS by 2026 is required. Alternatives include native Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Stack HCI + AVD, or Citrix Cloud on…
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x What is RTT
This text provides a detailed guide on Round-Trip-Time (RTT) in network communication, primarily focusing on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). It explains RTT concepts, ways to find optimal Azure regions for reduced RTT, and the impact of high RTT on user experience. It also covers the troubleshooting and optimization of RTT, including the use of new…
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x Location redirection #WhereAmI
Traveling while working on a VDI can create location-based challenges. This post discusses enabling location services and redirection on Windows 11 for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to improve user experience by providing local weather, news, and app functionality. Techniques include configuring local settings, Intune policies, and registry keys, along with RDP property adjustments.
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Unlock the Power of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Linux
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) currently does not support Linux virtual machines, but users can still set up a Linux desktop. One method involves using WSL2 on Windows 10/11. Alternatively, a Linux desktop can be published via a remote application by configuring a Linux VM with updates, xfce, xrdp, and necessary firewall settings.
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Azure Virtual Desktop BCDR and Multi Region Deployments
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a global service by Microsoft, essential for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). This post discusses options for compute resources, data storage, images, FSLogix, and multi-region deployments. It emphasizes building a resilient, scalable AVD environment using availability zones, storage redundancy, shared image galleries, and FSLogix Cloud Cache.
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x WebContentFilter and network protection
In this part of the security series, learn to protect Azure Virtual Desktop network traffic using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Web Content Filtering. Prerequisites include specific Microsoft licenses and Windows 10 devices. Configuration steps cover device onboarding and setting up web content filtering policies to control web access, enhancing security.
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Intune Configuration Profiles for AVD Optimization
This article provides an overview of optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop VMs using Intune with Windows 10/11 multi-session OS. It details configuring profiles, importing configuration profiles, and troubleshooting. Key steps include profile creation, assigning settings, and manually synchronizing settings via PowerShell or Intune.
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Azure Virtual Desktop (#AVD) x Priviliged Identiy Management (#PIM)
The article discusses enhancing security for Azure Virtual Desktop using Privileged Identity Management (PIM). It outlines PIM’s capabilities, including time-based role activation and approval processes, and provides a guide to configuring PIM on AVD session hosts. Future posts will detail integrating PowerApps for simpler access requests and approvals.