Announcing Public Preview of the new Azure Virtual Desktop App in the Microsoft Store
Introduction
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a new cloud-based technology that provides a secure, high-performance, and cost-effective way to access virtual desktops and applications across any device. By leveraging the power of the Microsoft Azure cloud, AVD allows businesses to quickly and easily deploy and manage their virtual desktops and applications in the cloud. With the public preview of AVD, businesses can now access the app through the Microsoft Store, giving them access to an unparalleled level of performance, flexibility, and scalability.
What is AVD?
Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based virtual desktop and application delivery service that allows businesses to quickly and easily deploy and manage their virtual desktops and applications in the cloud. AVD provides secure access to virtual desktops and applications from any device, with access to the latest versions of Windows and Office. AVD also provides access to a range of enterprise applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and third-party applications.
Benefits of AVD
AVD offers several advantages over traditional on-premises virtual desktop solutions, including:
* Cloud-based: AVD is hosted in the cloud, so businesses can access their virtual desktops and applications from any device, with no need to manage or maintain hardware.
* Secure: AVD provides secure access to virtual desktops and applications, with built-in security features such as multi-factor authentication and encryption.
* Scalable: AVD is easily scalable, allowing businesses to quickly and easily increase or decrease the number of virtual desktops and applications they have access to.
* Cost-Effective: AVD is cost-effective, with no need to purchase or maintain hardware, and no additional software or hardware costs.
Features of AVD
AVD provides several features to ensure an optimal user experience, including:
* High Performance: AVD provides a high-performance virtual desktop experience, with access to the latest versions of Windows and Office.
* Seamless Experience: With AVD, users can access their virtual desktops and applications from any device, with no need to manage or maintain hardware.
* Flexible Access: AVD provides flexible access to virtual desktops and applications, with access to a range of enterprise applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and third-party applications.
* Multi-Platform Support: AVD supports a range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
How to Get Started with AVD
To get started with AVD, businesses will need to first sign up for the public preview. Once signed up, businesses will be able to access the AVD app from the Microsoft Store, allowing them to quickly and easily deploy and manage their virtual desktops and applications in the cloud.
Conclusion
The public preview of AVD is a great way for businesses to access a secure, high-performance, and cost-effective way to access virtual desktops and applications across any device. With the public preview of AVD, businesses can now access the app through the Microsoft Store, giving them access to an unparalleled level of performance, flexibility, and scalability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
* What is Azure Virtual Desktop? Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a new cloud-based technology that provides a secure, high-performance, and cost-effective way to access virtual desktops and applications across any device.
* What are the benefits of AVD? AVD offers several advantages over traditional on-premises virtual desktop solutions, including cloud-based, secure, scalable and cost-effective.
* What features does AVD provide? AVD provides several features to ensure an optimal user experience, including high performance, seamless experience, flexible access and multi-platform support.
* How do I get started with AVD? To get started with AVD, businesses will need to first sign up for the public preview. Once signed up, businesses will be able to access the AVD app from the Microsoft Store.
* What operating systems does AVD support? AVD supports a range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
