Managing Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments can seem simple at first, but unexpected costs can add up quickly. What could be driving your expenses? Common challenges include allocating more resources than necessary, handling tasks manually, and scaling in ways that aren’t as efficient as they could be. These factors often lead to unnecessary spending, missed automation opportunities, and a significant time investment in daily management.
Once you understand the true costs associated with your AVD environment, you can start rightsizing your deployment.
The hidden costs of managing AVD in-house
Infrastructure and compute over-provisioning: In-house teams tend to over-provision resources “just in case”. Extra CPU, memory, storage—it all adds up. But the real kicker? Those resources sit idle most of the time, silently inflating your costs. Without a system to adjust your VMs dynamically, your organization is bleeding money for nothing.
Labor and maintenance overhead: Every minute your IT team spends manually managing AVD is a minute they’re not working on strategic projects. From patch management and image updates to troubleshooting, the labor adds up quickly. This manual oversight isn’t just tedious—it’s expensive.
Cost uncertainty and inefficiencies: Native Azure tools are great at showing you what you’ve already spent, but they lack the features to help you forecast and control future costs. With multiple regions, virtual machines (VMs), and user activities to juggle, keeping costs in check without the right insights and automation is nearly impossible.
Why managing AVD with Nerdio is smarter
Automated resource management: Nerdio Manager takes the guesswork out of AVD management. It doesn’t just auto-scale based on usage—it dynamically adjusts resources in real time, only spinning up what you need when you need it. Say goodbye to over-provisioned VMs eating up your budget.
Streamlined operations and labor savings: With Nerdio Manager, your team can automate everything from resource scaling to patch management. The result? You get back precious hours that were once wasted on manual labor. Nerdio Manager frees up your team to focus on higher-value initiatives while still keeping AVD running smoothly.
Cost control and predictability: Nerdio Manager delivers real-time cost visibility, forecasting, and alerts. No more guessing where your money is going—Nerdio Manager helps you monitor cost drivers, track usage, and set alerts when something starts to creep above budget. You’ll always know where you stand, and you can course-correct before things get out of hand.
Reducing risks and costs for security and compliance
Managing security manually can be time-consuming, especially when teams are juggling multiple priorities. But the best security approach combines automation for routine tasks with manual oversight for high-risk alerts and anomalies. Nerdio Manager acts as a force multiplier, automating critical tasks, such as role-based access control and patching, so your team can focus on reviewing and responding to what matters most.
With Nerdio Manager, you reduce risks, cut downtime, and free up your IT team for strategic work—all while maintaining the manual review processes necessary for high-priority issues. It’s the smart way to keep your AVD environment secure without being overwhelmed by manual tasks.
Real-world example: Nerdio in action
Let’s take a look at Sage, a global leader in accounting and payroll services. Before switching to Nerdio, Sage was overspending on AVD by more than $1 million annually. By leveraging the dynamic auto-scaling in Nerdio Manager, the company reduced its virtual machine costs by 60%. Even more impressive? Sage was able to scale its customer base from 200 to more than 1,000 without increasing the IT team’s workload.
With the right automation in place, Sage was able to reinvest the savings into strategic projects, improving both cost efficiency and business growth.
Manage AVD more efficiently
Managing AVD in-house often means high costs, low visibility, and endless manual effort. But with Nerdio Manager, you get a simplified, automated solution that helps you control costs, improve operational efficiency, and stay secure—without the hassle.
Ready to stop overpaying and start managing AVD the right way? Download our Guide to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Cost Management and learn how Nerdio can transform the way you handle AVD.
