Azure Virtual Desktop
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/virtual-desktopBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Deliver affordable, secure remote desktop and application experiences to employees wherever they are.
How to Replace Azure Virtual DesktopOverview
Features
16 features across 13 categories
Application Delivery(1)
Use Azure Virtual Desktop as a platform as a service (PaaS) to provide apps as software as a service (SaaS)
Cost Optimization(1)
Windows 11 and Windows 10 multi-session capabilities help cut costs by allowing multiple users on a single virtual machine at the same time
Hybrid Cloud(1)
Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts on on-premises Azure Local infrastructure
Infrastructure(1)
Azure Virtual Desktop is available worldwide across multiple regions
Integration(2)
Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop into existing Citrix desktop and app virtualization environments
Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop into existing Omnissa Horizon Cloud Service environments on Microsoft Azure
Management(2)
Use advanced capabilities such as custom image templates to manage deployments at scale
Have Microsoft manage all aspects of the control plane, giving you a resilient global footprint
Migration(1)
Reduce licensing and IT infrastructure costs by moving on-premises solutions to Azure Virtual Desktop
Monitoring(1)
Deploy your virtual infrastructure in secured Azure regions around the world with connection quality monitoring
Networking(1)
Use networking options such as Azure Private Link and RDP Shortpath for additional security and reliability
Operating Systems(1)
Provide access to Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016 experiences
Pricing(1)
Scale consumption on demand. Pay for compute capacity by the second, with no long-term commitments or upfront payments
Remote Access(1)
Access virtualized Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktops and apps with the security and reliability of Azure
Security(2)
Built-in security with 34,000 full-time equivalent engineers dedicated to security initiatives and >100 compliance certifications
Configure and deploy virtual machines delivering Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktop and application experiences
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Azure Virtual Desktop. Check their website for current pricing.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Azure Virtual Desktop alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.
Buy Azure Virtual Desktop
Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Azure Virtual Desktop saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
5 known integrations