Hello Kajal Kumar Saphui,
Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.
Problem
I understand that you would like to know if you can use a multisession golden image for a persistent host pool in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Also, you are looking for confirmation on whether persistent desktops require a single session OS, and you also haven't found explicit information stating that a single session OS is mandatory for persistent desktops.
Scenario
Your unique scenario was that Kajal is planning to set up a persistent host pool in AVD and considering using a multisession golden image. The goal is to provide each user with a dedicated virtual machine that retains their settings and data across sessions, creating a personalized desktop experience similar to a traditional physical desktop.
Solution
This prescribed solution was based on the scenario given and your questions, while focusing on the problem statement.
Your first question:
Can we use a multisession golden image for a persistent Host Pool in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?
Answer:
Using a multisession golden image for a persistent host pool in AVD is technically possible but not recommended.
Reasons:
- Typically used for pooled desktops where multiple users share the same VM. It's optimized for resource sharing.
- Each user has a dedicated VM with retained settings and data.
- Single Session OS for Persistence provides a better user experience, predictable performance, and resource allocation.
- Using a multisession OS complicates profile management.
Your question two:
I don't find any reference document for the same, that for persistent desktop we must use Single session OS.
Answer:
While Microsoft doesn't explicitly state that a single session OS is required for persistent desktops, best practices and documentation imply this and for enterprise environments, using a single session OS (like Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise) is recommended.
Kindly, use the reference sited sources to see some documentations related.
Finally
- Using multisession golden image for a persistent host pool in AVD is technically possible but not recommended.
- Opt for a single session OS for optimal performance and user experience.
References
Source: Azure Virtual Desktop Documentation. Accessed, 5/19/2024.
Source: GitHub: Overview of Azure Virtual Desktop. Accessed, 5/19/2024.
Source: Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune. Accessed, 5/19/2024.
Source: Using Azure Virtual Desktop single-session with Microsoft Intune. Accessed, 5/19/2024.
Source: Conversation with Bing. Accessed, 5/19/2024
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