Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (November 16th, 2023)

We are delighted to present the 38th edition of our community newsletter, released on November 16th, 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 greet all our new members with a heartfelt greeting. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is precious to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!

Community Contributions

Create a confidential compute avd session host with Terraform Part 1

Johan Vanneuville has written a blog post where he shows us the prerequisites of deploying a confidential compute session with a CMK. You can read it here. Create a confidential compute avd session host with Terraform Part 1 – Johan Vanneuville

Events

W365 and AVD: Which Solution is Right for Your Business?

Microsoft Principal Product Manager of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, Christiaan Brinkhoff, will be join Mobile Mentor Founder and CEO, Denis O’Shea, for an in-depth discussion about the features and benefits of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop! Read more here – Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Socials Contributions

Michel Roth has posted on LinkedIn Learn and plan an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation with our new Architecture training! Michel Roth on LinkedIn: #azurevirtualdesktop #avd #azure #pricing

Video Contributions

 

Microsoft Links

Windows 365 at the Microsoft Technical Takeoff
If you’re looking for a quick list of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop deep dives at next week’s Microsoft Technical Takeoff read more here – Windows 365 at the Microsoft Technical Takeoff – Microsoft Community Hub
What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows
The latest updates for the Remote Desktop client for Windows read more here – What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows – Azure Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Mechanics New Windows App
In this news episode of Microsoft Mechanics Scott Manchester shows us the new Client to use for Azure Virtual Desktop. You can view it here.  (15) Wat is de Windows-app? + GPU-ondersteuning komt naar Windows 365 – YouTube
The #1 Feature That Will Revolutionize AVD Experiences
Dean Cefola created a new video showing us how to configure the new “Hibernate” function for AVD. You can view it here.(15) The #1 Feature That Will Revolutionize AVD Experiences – YouTube
Host pool provisioning now supported in Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI preview
Microsoft released a new feature for AVD on Azure Stack HCI. You can now deploy AVD session hosts on your HCI cluster from the Azure Portal. You can read it here. Host pool provisioning now supported in Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI preview – Microsoft Community Hub
Autoscale for personal host pools
Microsoft announced the general availability of the autoscaling feature for personal host pools. You can read more here. What’s new in Azure Virtual Desktop? – Azure | Microsoft Learn
Single Sign-On is now GA
Microsoft announced the general availability for SSO using Microsoft Entra authentication. You can read more about it here. What’s new in Azure Virtual Desktop? – Azure | Microsoft Learn

Wrap up

As we conclude another edition of the AVD Community Newsletter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active engagement. Your contributions, insights, and enthusiasm play a vital role in maintaining our community’s vibrancy, inclusivity, and forward-thinking spirit.

Please stay connected with us through social media channels and join the ongoing conversations on the AVD Community forums. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events, webinars, and workshops. Let’s continue cultivating a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation and success in the AVD industry.

Until we meet again, stay curious, informed, and connected.

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