Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

A cloud service delivering Windows virtual desktops and apps hosted on Azure.

Pricing: usage
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): vdi, remote-desktop, windows, azure, multi-sessionVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): managed-cloudVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): usageVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Virtualized Windows 11 and Windows 10 desktops and apps delivered with the security and reliability of Azure, Multi-session capabilities allowing multiple users on a single virtual machine, Microsoft-managed control plane with resilient global footprint, Host pool management with custom image templates, Flexible networking with Azure Private Link and RDP Shortpath, Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid to extend desktops to on-premises infrastructureVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Organizations delivering secure, affordable virtual Windows desktops and apps on Azure with multi-session and pay-per-use cost optimization.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Provide remote desktops and apps to employees wherever they are, Access virtualized desktops and apps from anywhere, Cost-efficient cloud migration from on-premises solutions, Scale consumption on demand with pay-per-use computeVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1975Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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