Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (September 19th, 2025)
We are delighted to present the 111th edition of our community newsletter, released on September 19th, 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
WVDAdmin – A native administration Gui for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)
Marcel Meurer has written a blogpost on WVDAdmin Gui for AVD. You can read more here – WVDAdmin – A native administration Gui for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) | ITProCloud Blog
RDP Multipath in Azure Virtual Desktop: Evolution Beyond Shortpath
Thomas Cowen has written a blogpost on RDP Multipath in AVD. You can read more here – RDP Multipath in AVD: Beyond Shortpath for RDP Connectivity
Vendor Links
Microsoft Links
Extending Copilot in Intune to manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs
indows 365 introduced the Cloud PC four years ago, securely streaming personalized Windows desktops, apps, settings, and content from the Microsoft Cloud to any device. Windows 365 and its integration with Microsoft Intune sets the standard for simplicity in cloud endpoint management. At the same time, we are constantly looking for new ways to accelerate IT decision-making, enhance the quality of outcomes, and uncover cost-savings opportunities for our customers. You can read more here – Extending Copilot in Intune to manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs – Windows IT Pro Blog
Windows 365 Cloud Apps are now in public preview
Windows 365 Cloud Apps are now available to all customers during public preview. Thank you to the customers, partners, and MVP’s who provided invaluable feedback during the private preview. Your feedback helps guide and prioritize the Windows 365 Cloud Apps feature roadmap. You can read more here – Windows 365 Cloud Apps in public preview – Windows IT Pro Blog
Windows 365 Link – Deployment Planning, Setup and Enrollment
The Windows 365 Link is a neat little purpose-built device, designed to enable easy deployment and simple, secure access to your Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
The Link device is a ‘last mile’ endpoint device; there are pre-requisites that need to be in place in Intune, Entra and Windows 365 for both deployment of Link, as well as on-going use of Link to access Cloud PCs. You can read more here – Windows 365 Link – Deployment Planning, Setup and Enrollment | Microsoft Community Hub
