Introduction
Azure Virtual Desktop helps organizations deliver virtualized Windows desktops and apps from Azure. It supports scenarios where users need secure remote access, centralized desktop management, or flexible desktop capacity without relying only on physical endpoints.
In this module, you learn how Azure Virtual Desktop is structured, how its core components work together, and how it compares with Windows 365 for different workload requirements. You also review host pools, session hosts, and scaling options that help administrators design the right virtual desktop environment.
What you'll learn
By completing this module, you learn how to:
- Describe the purpose of Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Explain key Azure Virtual Desktop architecture components.
- Identify the role of host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.
- Compare Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 for different workloads.
- Describe host pool and scaling options for Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
- Recognize design decisions that affect performance, cost, and manageability.