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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Exclusive AVD advisory — greenfield design, enterprise deployment, Citrix/Horizon migration, and ongoing optimization.

Our Point of View

AVD Is an Enterprise Platform — Not a Quick-Fix for Remote Access

Reactive AVD adoption leads to poorly sized host pools, inconsistent profiles, unpredictable costs, and bad UX. AVD delivers real value only with intentional architecture and lifecycle governance.

We specialize exclusively in AVD: host pool architecture, FSLogix, networking, image management, scaling, security, and cost optimization. Greenfield or migration — we deliver architecture clarity and operational confidence.

Capabilities

AVD Advisory & Architecture Services

AVD Architecture & Design

Host pool topology, session host sizing, subscription structure, networking (hub-spoke, Private Link, RDP Shortpath), multi-region, and DR architecture.

FSLogix & Profile Management

Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, or cloud cache. Profile redirection, ODFC containers, sizing governance, and failover patterns for consistent logon performance.

Image Engineering & Lifecycle

Golden image pipelines with Azure Image Builder, layered strategies, versioning, and automated maintenance for security compliance and app compatibility.

AVD Scaling & Cost Optimization

Scaling plans, autoscale, reserved instances, spot evaluation, and FinOps dashboards for cost transparency.

AVD Security & Compliance

Conditional Access, screen capture protection, watermarking, MFA, RDP controls, and network segmentation — HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS aligned.

MSIX App Attach & Application Delivery

MSIX app attach for dynamic layering, RemoteApp publishing, and per-user assignment. Reduce image sprawl and accelerate app deployments.

Migration Advisory

Migrating to AVD from Citrix or VMware Horizon

Evaluating AVD as a Citrix/Horizon replacement? We provide migration assessment frameworks covering workload compatibility, persona mapping, app readiness, and phased transition planning.

Citrix to AVD

Workload assessment, StoreFront to AVD gateway mapping, profile migration, application compatibility analysis, and parallel running strategies.

VMware Horizon to AVD

Connection Server architecture mapping, UAG replacement planning, image conversion, user environment migration, and monitoring transition.

Hybrid VDI Coexistence

Phase-based migration with parallel Citrix/Horizon and AVD environments, shared identity, unified monitoring, and gradual user cutover.

Technical Depth

AVD Platform Expertise

Host Pool Architecture

Pooled vs. personal, multi-session Windows 11, depth-first vs. breadth-first, drain mode governance, and host pool isolation patterns.

FSLogix Profiles

Profile containers, ODFC containers, cloud cache, Azure Files premium, Azure NetApp Files, and profile sizing governance.

Networking

RDP Shortpath, Private Link, hub-spoke topology, ExpressRoute optimization, DNS architecture, and traffic flow governance.

Scaling Plans

Autoscale configuration, peak/off-peak schedules, ramp-up behavior, capacity buffers, and cost-scaling trade-off analysis.

Security Controls

Conditional Access, screen capture protection, watermarking, MFA, RDP properties, NSG rules, and Defender for Endpoint integration.

Monitoring & Analytics

Azure Monitor Insights for AVD, Log Analytics, connection quality dashboards, user experience scoring, and proactive alerting.

Engagement Approach

How We Structure AVD Engagements

AVD Readiness Assessment

Persona analysis, app portfolio, network readiness, Azure subscription review, and cost modeling.

Architecture & Design

Host pool design, FSLogix strategy, image architecture, networking, security, and scaling config.

Pilot & Deployment

Structured pilot, UAT, performance baselines, phased rollout, and migration wave management.

Optimization & Operations

Cost reviews, scaling tuning, image lifecycle governance, monitoring, and operational handover.

Typical Engagements

AVD Advisory Packages

For infrastructure teams, VDI architects, and workplace operations through AVD planning, deployment, and optimization.

2 to 4 weeks

AVD Readiness Assessment

For organizations evaluating AVD or planning migration from Citrix/Horizon.

  • User persona mapping and desktop disposition analysis
  • Application compatibility and profile migration assessment
  • AVD architecture recommendations with cost modeling
6 to 10 weeks

AVD Architecture & Deployment Blueprint

For enterprises building production AVD environments from scratch.

  • Complete AVD architecture decision record pack
  • FSLogix, networking, image, and scaling design documents
  • Pilot execution plan and deployment wave governance
Quarterly advisory

AVD Operations Optimization

For mature AVD environments focused on cost, performance, and user experience.

  • Scaling plan and cost optimization review
  • Image lifecycle and security compliance assessment
  • User experience scoring and performance tuning backlog
Expected Outcomes

What Proper AVD Architecture Delivers

  • Predictable AVD costs through right-sizing and scaling governance
  • Consistent user experience with optimized profile and network architecture
  • Faster image release cycles through automated build pipelines
  • Stronger security posture with hardened Conditional Access and RDP controls

Planning an AVD Deployment or Migration?

Greenfield or Citrix/Horizon migration — assessment, architecture, or deployment governance. Let’s talk.

Discuss Your AVD Strategy