Azure Academy on Printing
By Robert Noonan on April 17, 2020
Last updated on March 31, 2026

Dean Cefola, creator of the Azure Academy on YouTube, explores printing challenges and solutions within Azure Virtual Desktop environments. His insights highlight how services like ezeep bridge on-premises printing with cloud capabilities, simplifying deployment and management for organizations.
The Perfect Azure Resource
For new technology to succeed, comprehensive training resources are vital. Dean Cefola, Principal FastTrack Engineer for Microsoft’s Azure Customer Experience, established the Azure Academy on YouTube. This channel provides extensive video content, helping various organizations learn about and maximize their use of Azure.
Azure Printing
In one of Dean’s videos, he examines printing specifically with AVD. ezeep builds a connection between your existing on-premises printing infrastructure and the cloud. This allows for simple, effective printing in Azure Virtual Desktop setups.
How does it work? All your printers, including network printers, become remote printers when using Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure. Because the desktop operating system is no longer tied to a typical desktop device, you can use Windows from virtually any device. This includes smartphones, tablets, Macs, and Chromebooks. You simply start your session from any browser.
Azure Academy shares insights on printing:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Academy?
Azure Academy is a YouTube channel created by Dean Cefola, a Principal FastTrack Engineer for Microsoft's Azure Customer Experience. It provides videos to help organizations learn about and maximize their use of Azure.
How does ezeep help with printing in Azure Virtual Desktop?
ezeep connects your existing on-site printing setup with the cloud for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). It allows all your printers, including network printers, to function as remote printers with AVD.
Can I print from any device using Azure Virtual Desktop and ezeep?
Yes, with Azure Virtual Desktop and ezeep, you can print from various devices like smartphones, tablets, Macs, and Chromebooks. This is because the desktop operating system is no longer tied to a traditional desktop device, and you can access your session from any browser.
Who created the Azure Academy YouTube channel?
The Azure Academy YouTube channel was created by Dean Cefola. He is a Principal FastTrack Engineer for Microsoft's Azure Customer Experience.
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