Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (May 16th, 2025)

We are delighted to present the 103rd edition of our community newsletter, released on May 16th, 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

Migrating Personal AD-Joined VMs to Azure Virtual Desktop: A Practical Guide

Irenäus Becker has created a blogpost on migrating Personal AD-Joined VMS to AVD. You can read more here – Migrating Personal AD-Joined VMs to Azure Virtual Desktop: A Practical Guide | LinkedIn

Shabaz Darr has created a YouTube video on learning about AVD supported identity in this video, covering Remote Session Authentication and In-Session Authentication. You can watch it here –

Deploying AVD Session Hosts with Bicep: Automate VM Integration with Scaling and Security

Pratheep Sinnathurai has created a blogpost on deploying AVD Session Host with Bicep. You can read more here – Deploying AVD Session Hosts with Bicep: Automate VM Integration with Scaling and Security | by Pratheep Sinnathurai | May, 2025 | Medium
CIS L1 Benchmarks in Intune with AVD Multi-Session Hosts
Joe Loveless has created a blogpost on CIS L1 benchmarks in Intune with AVD Multi-Session Host. You can read more here – CIS L1 Benchmarks in Intune with AVD Multi-Session Hosts

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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.

We wish you all a fantastic summer! 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. We hope you enjoy the summer and disconnect once in a while to enjoy life. Enjoy your summer!

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