Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (May 30th, 2025)
We are delighted to present the 104th edition of our community newsletter, released on May 30th, 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
AVD Security Recommendations They Do Not Want You To Know!
Shabaz Darr has created a YouTube video on AVD Security Recommendation. You can watch it here –
Don’t wait for the build to fail: How to check Azure Image Builder live log
AVDPunks has created a blogpost on building a AVD Image using managed identity. You can read more here – Don’t wait for the build to fail: How to check Azure Image Builder live log – Welcome to AVDPunks
Automating Bloatware Removal on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) VMs
Aavisek Choudhury has created a blogpost on removing bloatware from AVD Images. You can read more here – Automating Bloatware Removal on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) VMs | Why Azure?
Why Businesses Are Choosing Azure Virtual Desktop Over Citrix in 2025
Vendor Links
Login VSI Acquires Hydra: Bringing Cost-Efficient, Streamlined AVD Management to Everyone
Login VSI Acquires Hydra: Bringing Cost-Efficient, Streamlined AVD Management to Everyone
Microsoft Links
