How to make own Azure Virtual Desktop for learning purposes?

Question

A while ago I attended a Azure Virtual Desktop course and now I want to learn more about this subject. I have a own private Azure account and now I want to create a simple Azure Virtual Desktop with one Virtual machine and 3-4 users for learning purposes. Can you tell me if the cost / month will be under 150 euros?

I found this tutorial, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/tutorial-try-deploy-windows-11-desktop?tabs=windows-client

Is this a good start for me or is there another better tutorial / link?

Answer 1

@Ken Ekholm Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Q&A.

#To do more hands-on learning about Azure Virtual Desktop, the best way to get started would be to complete this Azure Training Module on Azure Virtual Desktop: Deliver remote desktops and apps with Azure Virtual Desktop

It has 8 modules which will cover all aspects of Azure Virtual Desktop for new users.

#To estimate the pricing based on your scenario, it is best to use the Pricing Calculator here

You can add AVD to estimate and then select the region, type, number of users, usage hours, type of VM and other options and get the estimated cost as shown in the images below.

Additional Reading:
1.Understand and estimate costs for Azure Virtual Desktop

2.https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-desktop/

3.Education scenarios with Azure Lab Services and Azure Virtual Desktop

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Answer 2

Use https://github.com/MicrosoftLearning/AZ-140-Configuring-and-Operating-Microsoft-Azure-Virtual-Desktop

this gives you step by step instructions to implement AVD

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hth

Marcin