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Azure Virtual Desktop services

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft's service for running Windows desktops and apps in Azure, so people can work from almost any device. We design, build and migrate AVD environments in the UK South region, starting with a free assessment and a written plan.

  • Host pools sized for your users
  • FSLogix profiles and an app plan
  • Licences checked before you buy
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What you get and how it works

  1. Step 1: Free assessment

    You getUsers, apps, licences and a ballpark monthly cost.

  2. Step 2: Design

    You getHost pools, session host sizes and FSLogix profiles, in UK South.

  3. Step 3: Build and test

    You getA working environment, tested before anyone moves.

  4. Step 4: Move users

    You getApps and profiles moved in waves you agree.

  5. Step 5: Hand-over

    You getDocumentation and runbooks, with managed Azure afterwards if you want it.

Start with the free assessment

Step one is free. Stop after it if you like.

Why ComputeCloud

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  • UK regions by default
  • Licences checked first
  • No obligation

Delivered in partnership with Focus Group, our Microsoft delivery partner.

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Questions

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How much does Azure Virtual Desktop cost?

You pay for the Azure resources the desktops run on, such as virtual machines and storage. Your assessment gives a monthly estimate for your users.

Which licences do we need?

For Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise desktops, each of your own staff needs an eligible licence, such as Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F3 or Business Premium. Windows Server desktops need Remote Desktop Services CALs with Software Assurance instead. Desktops for external customers need per-user access pricing. We check yours.

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Can several people share one virtual machine?

Yes. Windows Enterprise multi-session lets several users share one session host, which lowers the cost per user.

Where are our desktops hosted?

Session hosts run in the Azure region you choose. We use UK South by default.

Can we run Sage 50 or Sage 200 on Azure Virtual Desktop?

Our page on Sage 50 and Sage 200 in Azure covers how each one runs, what Sage supports and when Sage's own cloud is the better choice.

Who looks after it afterwards?

Your choice. Your own team can run it with our documentation and runbooks. Or managed Azure looks after it through Focus Group's 24/7 service desk.

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