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VDI & Azure Virtual Desktop

Modern, Secure Workspaces for Remote & Hybrid Teams

 
Give your employees fast, secure access to their desktops and applications—from anywhere, on any device—while keeping control, security, and costs in your hands.
 

What is VDI?

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) uses virtual machines to deliver and manage virtual desktops and applications from a centralized data center.
  • Centralized: Desktops run in the data center, not on local devices
  • Flexible: Users connect from PCs, thin clients, or mobile devices
  • Secure: Data stays in the data center, not on endpoints
With VDI, users experience their desktop as if it were running locally, while IT gains centralized control and simplified management.
 

Omnissa Horizon VDI Solution

 

Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) provides a robust platform for delivering virtual desktops and applications at scale.

 

Key advantages

 

  • Centralized IT operations: Manage desktops and apps from a single platform
  • Device flexibility: Support for PCs, thin clients, and mobile devices
  • Consistent user experience: Same desktop, wherever users log in
  • Support for remote and hybrid work: Secure access from any location
 

How VDI works

  • Desktop OS (typically Windows) runs in the data center as a virtual machine
  • Desktop image is streamed over the network to the user’s device
  • User interacts with the OS and apps as if they were local
  • Data and settings remain in the data center
     Because most processing happens centrally, endpoint devices can be simpler and more cost‑effective.
 

Benefits of VDI

 

Cost efficiency:
  • Extend the life of older PCs by repurposing them as VDI clients
  • Use lower‑cost, lower‑power devices at the edge
Security:
  • Data never resides on endpoints
  • Lost or stolen devices don’t expose corporate data
Simplified management:
  • Nonpersistent VDI reduces the number of images to maintain
  • Centralized patching, updates, and policy enforcement
Remote & mobile support:
  • Seamless access for distributed teams
  • Consistent experience across locations and devices

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VDI drawbacks to consider

VDI is powerful—but not without trade‑offs.

 

Infrastructure & storage costs

  • Endpoint savings can be offset by data center costs
  • In persistent VDI, each user’s OS, apps, data, and settings must be stored centrally
  • Storage capacity and cost can grow quickly if not carefully planned
Converged and hyper‑converged infrastructure solutions help by bundling compute, storage, networking, and virtualization to simplify scaling and control costs.

 

Network dependency

  • Users need a reliable network connection to access their desktops
  • Poor connectivity impacts performance, especially for graphics‑intensive or high‑processing workloads
 

Licensing & support complexity

  • VDI—especially nonpersistent—can complicate software licensing
  • Some agreements don’t allow sharing software across multiple devices or users
 

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

 

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft’s cloud‑based desktop and application virtualization service. It brings the benefits of VDI to the cloud, with built‑in scalability and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

 

Key features

 

  • Multi‑session Windows 10/11: Multiple users share a single VM
  • Microsoft 365 integration: Optimized for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
  • Autoscaling: Automatically adjusts resources based on demand
  • Security & compliance: Uses Azure Active Directory and meets industry standards
  • Centralized management: Manage desktops and apps via the Azure portal
 
 

Benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop

 

Secure remote access:
Employees securely access desktops and apps from anywhere, supporting remote and hybrid work.
Cost efficiency:
Reduce infrastructure and licensing costs compared to traditional on‑prem VDI.
Scalability:
Scale resource up or down instantly to match business demand.
Improved productivity:
Reliable access minimizes downtime and keeps teams working smoothly.
Centralized management:
IT manages policies, apps, and desktops from a single cloud console.
Application compatibility:
Supports a wide range of business and line‑of‑business applications.
 

Best use cases for Azure Virtual Desktop

 

  • Remote & hybrid workforces:
     Provide secure, consistent access to corporate desktops and apps from any location.
  • Healthcare & regulated industries:
     Protect sensitive data with encrypted storage, secure access, and compliance‑ready infrastructure.
  • Cost‑effective IT management:
     Reduce hardware spend by using virtual desktops instead of high‑end physical machines.
  • Software development & testing:
     Spin up isolated environments for dev/test without impacting production.
  • Education & training:
     Offer virtual labs and specialized software without local installs.
  • Manufacturing & engineering:
     Run resource‑intensive apps (e.g., CAD) in the cloud while users work from standard devices.
 

VDI vs. AVD: Which is right for you?

  • Choose VDI (Omnissa Horizon) if:
  •      You need tight control over on‑prem infrastructure
  •      You already have a strong data center footprint
  •       Regulatory or data residency requirements favor on‑prem hosting
 
  • Choose AVD if:
  •      You want cloud‑native scalability and flexibility
  •      You’re invested in Microsoft 365 and Azure
  •      You prefer an OPEX model over large upfront CAPEX
     Many organizations use both: on‑prem VDI for specific workloads and AVD for scalable, cloud‑based remote access.

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

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Whether you’re optimizing an existing VDI environment or exploring cloud‑based virtualization with AVD, we help you design, deploy, and manage the right solution for your business.