https://www.gettothe.cloud/tag/azure-virtual-desktop/Latest Azure Virtual Desktop posts on GetToTheCloudHugoenTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-alert-rules/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-alert-rules/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopSecurityEvery control in this series is only real if something fires when it drifts. This post gives you twelve Azure Monitor alert rules as deployable Bicep, each mapped to a step in the attack chain, with the queries written out so you can test them before you trust them. Two ship deliberately disabled, and I explain…https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopSecurityPart I of a three-part series on securing Azure Virtual Desktop. The trust boundary, the attack chain, and the takeaways worth acting on before you touch a single setting.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways-part-ii/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways-part-ii/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopSecurityPart II of the AVD security series – closing the identity and operating system gaps, from RBAC and Conditional Access through Trusted Launch, local admin, Defender and the image pipeline.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways-part-iii/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:58:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-security-give-aways-part-iii/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopSecurityPart III of the AVD security series – the network path, the session boundary, profile data protection, and building detection that somebody actually reads.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhost-monitoring-2-0/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:09:11 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhost-monitoring-2-0/Azure Virtual DesktopThe 2024 post made sure the data was there. This one makes it useful. A free Azure Monitor workbook for AVD session hosts with seven tabs, a supplemental Data Collection Rule in Bicep, the KQL behind every chart and the validation queries to run before you trust it.https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-virtual-desktop-documenter/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:31:19 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-virtual-desktop-documenter/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopToolsAs AVD environments grow, documentation often falls behind—becoming outdated, incomplete, or missing entirely. Documenter for Azure Virtual Desktop solves this by automatically inventorying your AVD setup straight from Azure, giving you clear, structured, and audit-ready documentation based on real deployments, not assumptions.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/AzureAzure DevOpsAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesPowerShellThis DevOps pipeline automates the replication of images from the Azure Compute Gallery to Azure Local. It validates the environment, imports the latest image version, cleans up temporary resources, and optionally applies retention policies to remove outdated images. With support for dry‑run mode and customizable scheduling, the pipeline offers a reliable, repeatable, and fully automated workflow, …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/AzureAzure DevOpsAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopCodeInfrastructurePowerShellThis DevOps pipeline automates the full lifecycle of images in an Azure Local environment. It analyzes existing versions, applies retention rules, and identifies outdated images for cleanup. Temporary artifacts are removed and detailed validation ensures only approved image versions remain. With optional dry‑run mode and flexible scheduling, the pipeline delivers a reliable, repeatable process …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-custom-image-automation/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-custom-image-automation/AzureAzure Image BuilderAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesUsing Azure Compute Gallery simplifies managing and distributing standardized VM images across hybrid environments. By leveraging centrally curated, versioned images, organizations can seamlessly copy the latest builds from Azure to Azure Local, ensuring consistent deployments and reducing manual image maintenance. This approach improves reliability, accelerates provisioning, and enforces …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fslogix/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fslogix/AzureAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesFSLogix simplifies user profile management for Azure Virtual Desktop by storing profiles in VHD(X) containers, ensuring fast logins and consistent experiences across sessions. By redirecting profiles to a centralized location, FSLogix eliminates roaming profile issues and supports modern workloads like Outlook and Teams. This post explains how FSLogix works, why it’s essential for AVD …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-iii/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-iii/AzureAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesDeploying Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts to Azure Local delivers cloud‑native VDI performance with the advantage of local, on‑premises compute. By placing session hosts within Azure Local, organizations gain lower latency, improved data residency, and resilient edge connectivity. The deployment process aligns Azure resource provisioning with Azure Local infrastructure, ensuring seamless …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-ii/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-ii/AzureAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesConfiguring Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Local brings cloud‑based flexibility together with on‑premises performance. By deploying session hosts in Azure Local, organizations can provide responsive, low‑latency virtual desktops while maintaining data residency and meeting local compliance needs. The setup focuses on aligning identity, networking, and management services between Azure and Azure …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop/AzureAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesAzure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local brings enterprise‑grade performance closer to your users, and preparing RDP Shortpath is a key first step. By enabling direct UDP connectivity between endpoints and session hosts, Shortpath reduces latency, improves reliability, and enhances the overall user experience. Ensuring proper firewall rules, network line‑of‑sight, and Azure Local configuration sets …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-updating-images/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-updating-images/AzureAzure LocalInfrastructureOnpremisesKeeping Azure Local images up to date is essential for maintaining secure and reliable deployments. When the Azure portal shows a “New update available” notification, it indicates that a newer, optimized Marketplace image is ready. By updating your image version—or switching your Bicep configuration to use latest, you ensure your environment automatically benefits from the most recent patches, …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhosts-monitoring/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:36:02 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhosts-monitoring/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopSecurityAugust 31th 2024 the Log Analytics Agent will be deprecated. Replace it with the Azure Monitor Agent. Use this blog to get to know how and setup an Azure Policy to automate it for you.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa-update/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:50:57 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa-update/AzureAzure Active DirectoryAzure Virtual DesktopCloudSecuritySince my last post in 2023 there is something changed. You are able to set SSO for Entra ID to login to Azure Virtual Desktop. If you have a Conditional Access Policy which is targeted to Azure Virtual Desktop, these changes are required before 26 June 2024.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sso-for-entra-joined-avd/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:47:17 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sso-for-entra-joined-avd/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudInfrastructureEverytime a user connects to a new sessionhost within Azure Virtual Deskop, it will need to provide consent. It’s annoying and frustrating for a user and only remembered for x amout of days. User a dynamic group of users and make the switch.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-intune-set-timezone/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:03:50 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-intune-set-timezone/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudIntunePowerShellSetting the correct timezone and formatting of time using Intune for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-iv/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:02:57 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-iv/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudUsing Local security groups with AzureAD members which are attached to app masking assignment rules. Get those users from a CSV and add them to the local groups.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-iii/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:02:10 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-iii/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudAfter the creating of the function app, we need to create the app masking rules and assignments. Create local groups and the rules to upload to the blob storage.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-ii/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:01:39 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-ii/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCreate an Azure Function to get all members of application security groups and upload csv’s with UPN’s to Azure Blob Storage.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-i/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:58 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-fslogix-app-masking-with-entra-joined-devices-i/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudUsing FSLogix AppMasking on Entra Joined Azure Virtual Desktop. Not supported, but hey there is a work around. Using Azure Function and some PowerShell, you can use AppMasking within Azure Virtual Desktop without a hybrid join.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-add-custom-language-pack-to-golden-image/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:58:58 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-add-custom-language-pack-to-golden-image/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCodeInfrastructureAdding a language to a golden image can be done different ways. You can do it by scripting which is provided by Microsoft or use a private repository. Spoiler alert: We show you how to add a language to Microsoft Office 365 to.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-schedule-image-builds/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:58:33 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-schedule-image-builds/AzureAzure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudIn previous posts we have seen how to create a vanilla image build. It’s recommended to keep your image as vanilla as possible. That means there are no…https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-iii/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:58:01 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-iii/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellUsing the first and the second post, concludes how this all comes together with the ImageBuilder and its process. Finish the ImageBuild template and start building a GoldenImagehttps://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-ii/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:56:43 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-ii/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellThe second part of Azure Image Builder and how to setup a correct build for a GoldenImage. Preparations in Azure are needed.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-i/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:55:30 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-i/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a desktop and app virtualization service running on the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10/11,…https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-the-complete-setup-guide/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:53:22 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-the-complete-setup-guide/Azure Virtual DesktopCloudInfrastructureIn the last few months it was a journey to get to know about all the inns and outs of azure virtual desktop. During my journey I have written blogs about it and share them with you.https://www.gettothe.cloud/terraform-azure-virtual-desktop/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:43:32 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/terraform-azure-virtual-desktop/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCodeInfrastructureTerraformAzure Virtual Desktop deployment with Terraform enables organizations to automate the provisioning and management of virtual desktop infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. Terraform provides a declarative approach to define and deploy the necessary Azure resources, simplifying the process and ensuring consistency in the deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop environments.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:13:47 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopIdentitySecurityLearn how to secure your Azure Virtual Desktop with conditional access and Azure MFA. Protect your organization from potential security attacks. Take steps now to create a powerful remote work environment for your users.