Inquiry Regarding Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Support for Linux Images and Possible Alternatives

wajdi 0 Reputation points
2025-04-10T16:38:11.62+00:00

Dear Azure Support Team,

I am currently exploring options for virtual desktop infrastructure using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). I would like to inquire whether AVD currently supports Linux-based images for session hosts, similar to the support provided for Windows-based multi-session environments.

Specifically, I would like to know:

  1. Does AVD support Linux images (such as Ubuntu) as session hosts for users?
  2. If not, are there any upcoming plans to support Linux-based virtual desktops within the AVD platform?
  3. Could you suggest any official Azure alternatives to AVD that allow multi-user Linux-based virtual desktop access?
  4. Are there third-party solutions or partnerships within the Azure Marketplace that can help achieve a similar result (Linux desktop via Azure)?

Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to your guidance and recommendations.

Best regards,

Wajdi

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Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

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  1. Nikhil Duserla 9,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-04-10T18:13:09.7433333+00:00

    Hi @wajdi,

    Azure Virtual Desktop is primarily designed for Windows desktop and application virtualization. While it supports Linux-based VMs, a native Linux desktop experience is not available within the AVD console, similar to the support provided for Windows-based multi-session environments.

    If you have any further queries, do let us know.

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