AVD Community Newsletter – 6th Dec 2025

Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (December 6th, 2025)

We are delighted to present the 115th edition of our community newsletter, released on December 6th, 2025. 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

Azure Virtual Desktop using external identities and FSlogix part 3

Gert-Jan Poffers has written a blogpost on FSLogix with Entra ID. You can read more here –

Azure Virtual Desktop using external identities and FSlogix part 3

Azure Virtual Desktop using external identities and FSlogix part 3

Goodbye Domain Controllers: Access Azure File Shares with Microsoft Entra Kerberos (Step-by-Step Guide)

Sreejith has written a blogpost on Azure File with Entra ID. You can read more here –

Goodbye Domain Controllers: Access Azure File Shares with Microsoft Entra Kerberos (Step-by-Step Guide)

Set up Azure Files with Microsoft Entra Kerberos for seamless SMB access without domain controllers. Supports hybrid and cloud-only identities.

Creating a Golden Image for Azure Virtual Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shuan H has created a blog post on creating golden image for AVD. You can read more here –

Creating a Golden Image for Azure Virtual Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) can be a game-changer for IT management, allowing you to deliver a secure, consistent desktop experience to users anywhere. At the core of a streamlined AVD deployment is the golden image—a template virtual machine (VM) configured with everything your users need, from operating system settings to applications and updates.

Optimising AVD Networking: Outbound Paths, NVAs, and Private Endpoints

Thomans Cowen has created a blog post on optimizing AVD networks for private endpoint. You can read more here –

Optimising AVD Networking: Outbound, NVAs & Endpoints

A practical look at improving AVD performance by rethinking outbound routing and profile access architecture.

Vendor Links

Microsoft Links

Wrap up