Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (July 27th, 2023)
We are delighted to present the 22nd edition of our community newsletter, released on July 27th, 2023. Our primary objective is to provide you with indispensable insights, tactics, and guidance to enhance your experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.
As our community thrives and grows, we extend a heartfelt greeting to all our new members. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in the realm of virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!
Community Blog Contributions
Video Contributions
Azure AD Is GONE, Entra ID Explained
Streamline your Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure with automation for optimal efficiency. Seamlessly scale session host VMs within host pools, adjusting capacity up or down automatically to avoid idle resource costs. Embrace the new scaling plans for personal VMs as well. Keep your VM images current with essential software, configurations, and Windows updates. Enhance your service performance oversight through Azure Virtual Desktop Insights at Scale, gaining an end-to-end view of your operations. Monitor all host pools and subscriptions effortlessly with a consolidated view, ensuring smooth management of your virtual desktop environment.
Automated scaling, imaging & monitoring
Microsoft Links
What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows
What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows – Azure Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Learn
Troubleshoot connections with Azure Network Watcher using the Azure portal
Now, imagine encountering performance issues with a critical application heavily reliant on a back-end located elsewhere. You suspect the problem lies somewhere in the network, but pinpointing the exact location seems daunting. Fear not! Azure Network Watcher comes to the rescue!
In this informative article, you’ll discover how to leverage Azure Network Watcher’s connection troubleshoot feature to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity problems: Troubleshoot connections with Azure Network Watcher using the Azure portal
Community Events:
Modern Endpoint Management Summit, EMEA Edition:
6-7 September @ Microsoft Campus in Paris
32 technical sessions Speakers are MVPs, OCs, MFTS employees and other community members
Networking options
Cocktail/ dinner party
Transform your tech experience and gain a competitive advantage by immersing yourself in engaging conversations about the latest developments in Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Update for Business, the power of automation, the revolutionary concept of low code, the flexibility of Graph API, the cutting-edge features of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and much more! As we approach September, get ready for the exhilarating Modern Endpoint Management Summit EMEA edition. This event is the ultimate destination to witness, learn, and lead the future of technology. Don’t just attend; become an integral part of the tech revolution! Join us at https://endpointsummit2023.vfairs.com/ and be at the forefront of innovation.
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