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3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users

3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users

Written By Sumitha P
Last Updated November 29, 2023
Posted In Windows 11
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Let’s discuss about 3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users. Microsoft shared in the recent Technical Takeoff sessions after Ignite 2023. Microsoft is codifying Windows in different ways, and let’s get into it in more detail.

Most Windows Client Deployments are based on a Local OS running on a Laptop or Desktop PC. However, Microsoft is pushing enterprises for Cloud PCs for easy management and to reduce the hardware replacement challenges.

In Windows 365 cloud PC solution that streams a complete, personalized, and persistent Windows desktop from the cloud to any device, anywhere. This is the Cloud service (W365) announced on July 14, 2021.

Azure virtual desktop, or AVD, is a Microsoft Azure-based system for virtualizing Windows operating systems, providing virtualized desktops and applications securely in the cloud.

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3 Key Ways to Deliver Windows to End Users

There are 3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users. Those experiences include Local OS, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Windows 365 (Cloud PC).

In their Technical Takeoff session, Scott Manchester and Carolyn Carnes explained the different options for delivering the Windows Experience to end users.

NativeCloud VDICloud PC
PC or Tablet across price points and Form factorsAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) optimized for flexibility and controlOn Any device with Windows 365 – optimized for simplicity and experience
3 Key Ways to Deliver Windows to End Users – Table 1
3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 1
3 Key Ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 1

Cloud VDI with AVD Solution to Deliver Windows Experience

Cloud VDI with AVD solution provides flexible options for organizations to deliver multi-session and non-persistent VDI from the cloud. This provides a unique user experience for end users.

Flexibility and Control are the key features of AVD (aka Cloud VDI solution). You must decide and configure 30 things to add a Windows VM to an existing AVD hostpool.

3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 3
3 Key Ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 3

Cloud PC Windows End User Experience

There are 10 different things to configure for Windows 365 Cloud PC solution. So many of the complex configurations are moved to the Cloud. Cloud PC provides the personal device experience with additional capabilities such as Resize Cloud PC options.

3 Key ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 4
3 Key Ways to Deliver Windows to End Users Fig. 4

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Sumitha was introduced to the world of computers when she was very young. She loves to help users with their Windows 11 and related queries. She is here to share quick news, tips and tricks with Windows security.

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