Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Windows 365

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, each provide scalable hybrid remote work solutions, that could cater for legacy apps and corporate desktop environments. Providing customers with the acquainted workspace with all the essential apps they use withinside the office. Remove danger and free staff to grasp to your enterprise needs, at the same time as C1st Tech`s cloud specialists keep and optimize your workload for you. Our deep knowledge of cloud-primarily based totally operational methods and unprecedented enjoy in AVD & Windows 365 permits us to continuously deliver benefits.

What are the main differences between the two platforms? 

The platforms can look very similar. They are both hosted and provided by Microsoft, have recurring costs associated, and provide a virtual environment for end users to work from. We took liberty to do a very basic head-to-head comparison:

Azure Virtual Desktop

AVD is a variable cost
Dedicated personal or shared desktops
Greater control and customizability
Host RemoteApp streaming
Expertise in Azure required to deploy
Deployment as per need
Automation to optimize cost
Azure Infrastructure Cost + User Licenses

Windows 365 Cloud PC

Fixed / predictable price
Personal / dedicated desktops only
Managed by Microsoft
No RemoteApp streaming
No Azure expertise required for deployment
Has two models Business and Enterprise
No Automation
Windows 365 license only

Which option should I consider? 

This question comes down to two areas of consideration: flexibility vs. simplicity. If you are looking for the most flexible solution providing control for all aspects of Azure Virtual Desktop this may be the path for you, but if you are looking for a basic out of the box solution then Windows 365 may be worth your investment. 

It is also important to note of the maturity between the two platforms. Azure Virtual Desktop has been around much longer. With Windows 365, there will undoubtedly be both technical and customer considerations which may often be overlooked with any deployment, so it is important to capture these and address concerns before venturing on any path.

How can I get started? 

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