Deploy Windows Virtual Desktop in the Cloud

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is Microsoft's cloud service for virtualizing desktops and applications. Unlike traditional Remote Desktop Services (RDS), users don't need to worry about the underlying infrastructure. This guide shows you how to quickly deploy Windows Virtual Desktop so you can benefit from its flexibility and simplified management.

WVD uses a multi-user version of Windows 10, Windows 7, or Windows Server. It offers native client applications for major operating systems such as Windows 10, macOS, Android, and iOS. You can also access WVD from any device using an HTML5-capable web browser.

Companies still using Windows 7 can get 3 years of free support for that operating system version by migrating their applications to Windows Virtual Desktop.

How to Deploy Windows Virtual Desktop

Deploying Windows Virtual Desktop involves a few key steps to set up your cloud-based environment. This guide outlines the process, allowing you to establish a functional WVD setup efficiently.

Here's how to deploy Windows Virtual Desktop in just 3 steps:

• Creating clients for Windows Virtual Desktop
• Creating service principals and role assignments with PowerShell
• Setting up a host pool with the Azure Marketplace