Tech Talk | Azure Virtual Desktop Unlocked: Streamlining Management, Security, and Cost Control
Date: Tuesday, November 26th at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Initially launched by Microsoft to promote cloud adoption, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) has opened the door to scalable and flexible virtual desktop solutions. However, many organizations still struggle with management complexity, high costs, and maintaining a robust security posture in a rapidly changing cloud ecosystem.
In this information packed live Tech Talk, veteran technology journalist John K. Waters talks with author, blogger, and founder of the Azure Virtual Desktop Community Neil McLoughlin about how to streamline and enhance your AVD experience. The discussion will explore the expanding role of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and the shift towards cloud-based solutions, as well as how, as demand for virtual desktops has surged, businesses have faced new challenges in managing and securing these environments effectively.
In this Tech Talk, attendees will learn:
- The unique management and scalability challenges of Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Cost-effective strategies for auto-scaling, user profile management, and seamless application updates.
- Practical, hands-on examples of solutions for building a secure and efficient virtual desktop environment in Azure.
Whether you’re an IT admin or a decision-maker exploring cloud VDI, this session will show you how an automation-driven approach simplifies AVD management and empowers teams to focus on strategic tasks instead of manual maintenance.
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About the presenters:
Neil McLoughlin, Principal Technical Account Manager, Nerdio
Neil McLoughlin is a Principal Technical Account Manager at Nerdio. During his 15+ years in the desktop virtualization space, he has contributed to some of the largest Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployments globally. He's a co-author of Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop, 2nd edition, and he creates educational content on YouTube that focuses on Nerdio, AVD, and Windows 365. He's also actively involved in the EUC Forum, an in-person conference held in the UK four times a year. And he's a Microsoft MVP in the Windows and Devices for Azure Virtual Desktop category.
Moderated by:
John K. Waters, Editor at Large, Redmondmag.com
As the Editor in Chief in the Converge360 group of 1105 Media, journalist and author John K. Waters manages leading news sites focused on worldwide technology trends, from artificial intelligence to the software development lifecycle.