Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the protection of virtual environments is paramount for IT administrators. One major security concern is the potential theft of sign-in tokens, which can grant attackers access to Windows 365 Cloud PCs or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) session hosts without needing a password. This blog post explores the powerful features of …
Category: Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop Cost Optimization: Practical Strategies to Cut Wasted Spend
Running Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and feeling like your costs are spiraling? You’re not alone. Many organizations adopt AVD for its flexibility and scalability—but without proper tuning, it can quickly become an expensive line item on your Azure bill. The good news? With the right strategies, you can reduce your AVD spend by 30–70% without …
Comparative Benchmarking: Azure V3, V5, and V6 VMs
Microsoft has recently introduced the new V6 SKUs into Azure, bringing a shift in performance standards. In today’s blog post, we’ll give an overview of how the V6 compares to its predecessor, the V5. We will cover both performance and cost. We’ll also discuss whether the upgrade is worthwhile for your end users. Exploring the …
Understanding and Utilizing Confidential VMs for Azure Virtual Desktop
Introduction to Confidential VMs in Azure Virtual Desktop The landscape of cloud computing is evolving rapidly, with a strong emphasis on security and privacy. One of the groundbreaking features in this domain is the introduction of Confidential Virtual Machines (VMs) for Azure Virtual Desktop. This technology is designed to enhance the security of data and …
Do I need Premium SSD for my Azure Virtual Desktop Workloads???
With most Azure Virtual Desktop environments I work with, people default to Premium SSD as their default managed disk for their session hosts. Most of the time, this is the correct solution to go for, especially for multi-session workloads. If using single-session workloads, I normally recommend Standard SSD Disks. However, most people are actually unaware, …