Developer | Microsoft |
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Type | Desktop virtualization service |
Launch date | September 2019 |
Platform(s) | Cross-platform |
Operating system(s) | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and HTML5 web browsers |
Status | Active |
Website | Official site |
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD),[1] is a Microsoft Azure-based system for virtualizing its Windows operating systems, providing virtualized desktops and applications securely in the cloud (over the Internet) using the Remote Desktop Protocol.[2][3][4] It is aimed at enterprise customers rather than at individual users.[5]
WVD was first announced by Microsoft in September 2018,[6] available as a public preview in March 2019,[7] and generally available at the end of September 2019.[8]
Azure Virtual Desktop with Windows 10/11 Enterprise Multi-Session is a cloud-based alternative to an on-premise Remote Desktop Server (RDS). AVD is deployed in Azure Cloud as a virtual machine. License costs are already included in several Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Microsoft 365 E3.
Client
File:MSRDC screenshot.png | |
Other names | MSRDC, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop, Azure Virtual Desktop |
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Initial release | April 2022 (Azure Virtual Desktop)[9] |
Predecessor | Microsoft Remote Desktop |
Website | microsoft |
The Remote Desktop client for Windows (MSRDC),[10] branded as Microsoft Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop, and Azure Virtual Desktop if installed from the Microsoft Store, is a client that uses the Remote Desktop Protocol to allow users to connect to Azure Virtual Desktops on feeds made available by enterprise administrators.[11] The program can be downloaded as an MSI installer as Remote Desktop or from the Microsoft Store as Azure Virtual Desktop.
In contrast with Microsoft Remote Desktop and like the older Remote Desktop Connection program, MSRDC allows for the redirection of local USB and serial devices.[12] MSRDC is also used by Windows Subsystem for Linux to display programs with a graphical user interface.[13][14]
Availability/compatibility
Azure Virtual Desktop supports Windows 10/11 multi-session, Windows 10/11 single-session, Windows Server 2012 R2 and newer operating systems.[15]
See also
References
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo (June 7, 2021). "Microsoft rebrands WVD as 'Azure Virtual Desktop'; adds new app-streaming pricing option". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ Lardinois, Frederic (September 30, 2019). "Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop service is now generally available". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2019-10-01.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Alspach, Kyle (30 September 2019). "5 Things To Know About Microsoft's 'Revolutionary' Windows Virtual Desktop". CRN. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ femila (2023-06-12). "Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity - Azure". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Speed, Richard. "An unbearable itch to migrate your OS to the cloud? You might have a case of Windows VD". The Register. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo. "Microsoft to bring multi-user virtualization to Windows and Office with Windows Virtual Desktop service". ZDNet. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo. "Microsoft delivers public preview of Windows Virtual Desktop". ZDNet. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo. "Microsoft makes Windows Virtual Desktop generally available globally". ZDNet. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ "Azure Virtual Desktop Preview - Official app in the Microsoft Store". Microsoft Apps. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Windows 10's Remote Desktop options explained". Computerworld. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ dknappettmsft (2024-02-22). "Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Windows - Azure Virtual Desktop". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Windows 10's Remote Desktop options explained". Computerworld. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Viswav, Pradeep (2021-10-11). "Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) now available as an app from Microsoft Store on Windows 11". MSPoweruser. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "add msrdc.exe path by hideyukn88 · Pull Request #447 · microsoft/wslg". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Azure Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure". learn.microsoft.com. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
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