Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Community Newsletter (October 31st, 2024)
We are delighted to present the 82nd edition of our community newsletter, released on October 31st, 2024. Our primary objective is to give you the most important 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
Windows 11 Multi-session License Key Changes
The Lazy Admin has published a blog post in which he experienced an issue where his multi-session desktop turned into a single-session desktop! In the post he describes how he resolved the issue. You can read his post here – https://www.thatlazyadmin.com/2024/10/25/resolving-unexpected-windows-11-multi-session-license-key-changes-in-azure-virtual-desktop-with-powershell-automation/
Session Host Update Part 1: The Pre-requisites
Johan Vanneuville has shared a blog post in which he explores the new session host update feature. In his post he goes through the pre-requisites you need to make it work. You can read his post here – Session host update Part 1: The prerequisites – Johan Vanneuville
Boost Performance in Azure Virtual Desktop & W365 with Multimedia Redirection
Neil McLoughlin has shared a video in which he expores the Multimedia Redirection feature of Azure Virtual Desktop and tests the solution. You can watch his video here:
Azure Virtual Desktop Host Update Feature
Dean Cefola from the Azure Academy has shared his latest video, exploring the new Session Host Update feature. You can watch his video here:
Microsoft Announcements
Microsoft have announced that their Session Host update feature is now in public preview! Session Host Update allows you to update the underlying VM Disk type, operating system image and other configuration properties for all VMs in the hostpool. You can view more details about the feature here – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update
