What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
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97 Plan to Renew
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84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+86 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Azure Virtual Desktop?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Effective Service
- Respectful
- Acts with Integrity
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Feature Ratings
Secure Connectivity
Desktop Environment
Desktop Management
Multi Tenant Architecture
Bulk Patching and Updates
Device Support
Outsourced Backend Administration
Per Unit Time Pricing
Vendor Capability Ratings
Usability and Intuitiveness
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Breadth of Features
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Azure Virtual Desktop Reviews
Andrew L.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2020
Questions are occasionally confusing, and/or vague
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
Familiarity to users
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Backups are automatic
What do you dislike most about this product?
Speed of service during high traffic periods
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use inexpensive hardware, and get a fast isp connection
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Security Protects
Cons
- Less Generous
- Commodity Features
- Less Caring
Catherine E.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2020
Great customer service, not enough innovation
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
Reliability and customer support
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Reliability and customer service
What do you dislike most about this product?
Innovations and new products
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Do your research of all programs available
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
Cons
- Vendor's Interest First
Harmeet S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2020
The product services provided looks reasonable.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
Officially by Microsoft compared to others.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
ease of use
What do you dislike most about this product?
limited features
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
look for an alternative for now
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Caring
- Generous Negotitation
Cons
- Less Productive
- Less Effective Service
- Less Inspiring