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    Azure Virtual Desktop

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AAzure Virtual Desktops are a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud.N/A

    Shadow PC

    N/AN/AShadow PC is a remote desktop solution designed to cater to a wide range of professional and everyday use cases. It provides users with access to a Windows environment from virtually any device, including older hardware and mobile platforms. Key features include: Compatibility: Works on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi. Performance Options: Offers various packages from Essential to Expert, tailored for lightweight tasks to demanding professional…

    $9.99

    per month per user

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    Azure Virtual DesktopShadow PC
    Editions & Modules
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    Essential
    $9.99
    per month per user
    Pro - Standard
    $34.99
    per month per user
    Pro - Advanced
    $54.99
    per month per user
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    Azure Virtual DesktopShadow PC
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsStandard starts at $24.99 for the first month; Advanced starts at $39.99 for the first month.
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    Azure Virtual DesktopShadow PC
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    Microsoft
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    User Ratings
    Azure Virtual DesktopShadow PC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (17 ratings)
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    Usability
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    User Testimonials
    Azure Virtual DesktopShadow PC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Currently Azure Virtual Desktop enviroments are our first choice for all customers. Especially because most of our customers already have a M365 License which includes Azure Virtual Desktop usage. We deploy it for both RemoteApp and Full desktop solutions. This gives us the flexibility to "lift and shift" a specific workload of more legacy customers towards the cloud and provide them with a secure solution to use their apps in the cloud from anywhere.
    Incentivized
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    Shadow
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Better computing power
    • Configurable System and as per team needs configuration can be added or removed at ease
    • Internet Connectivity within the cloud system is way better than our home / office internet connections
    • No heating issues on personal machines, leaving all the worry on actual data center machines
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    Shadow
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Use the Azure portal, Windows Virtual Desktop PowerShell and REST interfaces to configure the host pools, create app groups, assign users, and publish resources.
    • Publish full desktop or individual remote apps from a single host pool, create individual app groups for different sets of users, or even assign users to multiple app groups to reduce the number of images.
    • As we manage our environment, we use built-in delegated access to assign roles and collect diagnostics to understand various configuration or user errors.
    • We use the new Diagnostics service to troubleshoot errors.
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    Shadow
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    AVD has performed well for us and allowed us to migrate away from Citrix.
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    Shadow
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I think that the cloud based [Azure] Windows Virtual Desktop is the future and sets the precedent for how these should be configured in the future. I've used cheap options and other more expensive options, but VD is the best when compared to Citrix or freeware. I would recommend it to anyone over these.
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    Shadow
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • More people can work from home which is a positive contribution to company’s objective of promoting work life balance
    • Reduced building operating costs with more staff working from home
    • At any point in time
    • Significantly reduced loss of data if a
    • user loses or damages a work laptop
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    Shadow
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