What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft’s platform for delivering virtual desktops from the Azure cloud. Users log in and get a full Windows desktop. AVD offers personal or pooled desktops with auto-scaling. Virtual Computing implements and manages AVD environments for SMEs: setup, daily management, monitoring and 24/7 support.
Azure Cloud
Virtual desktops in Microsoft’s global Azure cloud with auto-scaling.
Fully managed
Implementation, management, monitoring and 24/7 support.
Enterprise security
Conditional access, MFA, Defender and encryption standard.
Cost optimization
Auto-scaling and reserved instances to control Azure costs.
AVD vs. Online Workplace vs. Windows 365
Azure Virtual Desktop — Maximum flexibility, pay-per-use. Ideal for larger organizations. Online Workplace — Fully managed in our own Dutch data centers. Fixed price, unlimited storage. Ideal for SMEs. Windows 365 — Microsoft’s fixed-price Cloud PC. Simple but less flexible. Not sure? Call 085-013 4500.
Why AVD at Virtual Computing?
AVD is powerful but complex. We handle: • Implementation — design and build based on your needs • Management — monitoring, updates, patches, capacity • Security — conditional access, MFA, Defender • Support — 24/7 personal support • Cost optimization — auto-scaling and reserved instances
Who is AVD for?
AVD is ideal if you have fluctuating user counts, an existing Azure subscription, need 5-500+ users, want multi-session Windows, or have specific compliance requirements. For most SMEs wanting simplicity, our Online Workplace is often the better choice.
Azure Virtual Desktop costs
AVD is pay-per-use: you pay for VMs, storage and network. We help control costs with auto-scaling and reserved instances. Contact us for a cost estimate.
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What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Microsoft’s platform for virtual desktops in Azure cloud. Full Windows desktop running in an Azure data center.
Difference with Online Workplace?
Online Workplace: our own data centers, fixed price, unlimited storage. AVD: Azure cloud, pay-per-use, more scalability.
Difference with Windows 365?
Windows 365: fixed price, limited configuration. AVD: more flexibility, auto-scaling, multi-session, pay-per-use.
What does AVD cost?
Pay-per-use based on VMs, storage and network. We provide cost estimates based on your situation.
Do you manage AVD?
Yes. Full implementation, management, monitoring, security and 24/7 support.
Is AVD right for my business?
Ideal for 20+ users, fluctuating numbers or compliance requirements. For smaller businesses, our Online Workplace is often simpler.