Windows Virtual Desktop

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service that runs on the Azure cloud. It enables users to securely access Windows 10/11 virtual machines and RemoteApp programs from any device.

Key Benefits

• Secure remote access from any device.
• Full Windows 10/11 experience with multi‑session support.
• Scalable on-demand resources, paying only for what you use.
• Integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Getting Started

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. Create a Windows Virtual Desktop host pool.
3. Assign users or groups via Azure AD.
4. Publish Remote Apps or full desktops.
5. Connect using the Remote Desktop client.

Sample PowerShell Deployment

# Install the WVD PowerShell module
Install-Module -Name Az.DesktopVirtualization -Force

# Connect to Azure
Connect-AzAccount

# Variables
$resourceGroup = "WVD-RG"
$location = "EastUS"
$hostPoolName = "WVD-HostPool"

# Create a host pool
New-AzWvdHostPool -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup `
    -Location $location -Name $hostPoolName `
    -FriendlyName "Production Host Pool" `
    -HostPoolType "Pooled" -PersonalDesktopAssignmentType "Automatic"

# Create an application group
$appGroup = New-AzWvdApplicationGroup -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup `
    -Location $location -HostPoolName $hostPoolName `
    -Name "$hostPoolName-AppGroup" -FriendlyName "RemoteApps" `
    -ApplicationGroupType "RemoteApp"

# Assign users
Add-AzWvdUserSession -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup `
    -HostPoolName $hostPoolName -UserPrincipalName "user@contoso.com"

Related Topics

• Remote Desktop Services
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure AD Integration