Learn about the major concepts and terms for desktop virtualization and cloud management with this in-depth industry glossary.
Azure Backup is a secure and cost-effective cloud-based backup service that protects your data from loss, corruption, and ransomware attacks.
Azure Load Balancer distributes network traffic across multiple resources to ensure application availability, scalability, and performance.
Azure Local runs VMs, containers, and select Azure services locally on customer-owned hardware at distributed locations.
Azure VDI refers to a cloud-native service on Azure that securely delivers full Windows desktops or individual apps to users on virtually any device.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-based service that securely delivers virtual desktops and apps, enabling flexible and scalable remote work.
AVD's pricing model is based on consumption, so you only pay for what you use. The cost components are user access rights, compute, storage and networking.
The AVD Remote Desktop Client is a software application that lets you securely connect to Azure Virtual Desktop.
To deploy AVD, you'll create a host pool, workspace, application group, and session host VMs, plus perhaps enable diagnostic settings and assign user access.
Companies are considering alternatives due to rising costs, inflexible pricing, concerns about Citrix's stability, and needing to support more remote workers.
Deploying/managing Citrix on Azure demands complex, deep configuration of Azure infrastructure, Citrix components, image management, & resource organization.
A Cloud PC is a virtual desktop hosted in the cloud, enabling users to securely access a full Windows environment from any device or location.
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud model where a provider delivers virtual desktops to your users over the internet, often via subscription.
Windows 365 Enterprise: assign licenses, configure networks (MS-hosted or ANC) and create Intune policies defining image/users for Cloud PC auto-provisioning.
End-User Computing (EUC) gives employees secure access to the apps and data they need to work from any device, anywhere.
FSLogix is a Microsoft technology that streamlines user profile management in virtual desktop environments like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365
The Windows 365 enterprise installation process involves planning, configuration, deployment, and verification.
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution designed to help you manage and secure your organization’s devices and applications.
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Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), formerly SCCM, is an on-premises platform for managing large fleets of servers, desktops, and laptops.
Microsoft's RDP is a Windows protocol streaming display & input (TCP/UDP 3389) allowing operation of remote PCs/servers as if you were on-site.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is the complete set of technologies required to host and deliver virtual desktops to users.
Virtual desktops stream Win/Linux workspaces from servers/cloud, not the user's device, keeping OS, apps & data secure in your environment.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a technology that hosts desktop environments on centralized servers and delivers them to end users over a network.
Windows 11 Enterprise is a business-focused Windows OS offering advanced security, productivity tools, and IT management.
Windows 11 Enterprise ISO is a disk image file designed for deploying Windows 11 Enterprise in virtual desktop environments.
Windows 365 handles provisioning, deployment, and management of your Cloud PCs, giving your team access to a personalized desktops from any device, anywhere.
The Windows 365 Link device connects you directly to your Cloud PC, giving you a secure and straightforward way to access your cloud environment.
The price of your subscription will depend on the Cloud PC configuration you select, which includes factors like CPU, RAM, and storage.
Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that automates the process of keeping Windows and Microsoft 365 apps up to date on enrolled devices.