I Took All Three New Microsoft AI Exams - So You Know What To Expect
Microsoft’s new AI exams promise a clear skills path, but the reality may be different. This is my experience of AB-900, AB-730 and AB-731.
Thomas Cowen
Optimising AVD Networking: Outbound Paths, NVAs, and Private Endpoints
A practical look at improving AVD performance by rethinking outbound routing and profile access architecture.
RDP Multipath in Azure Virtual Desktop: Evolution Beyond Shortpath
RDP Multipath is the latest evolution in Azure Virtual Desktop networking. In this post, I explore how it works, how it compares with Shortpath, and whether the two technologies complement each other in delivering faster, more resilient connections.
Rethinking AVD Backups: Are You Paying to Protect Disposable VMs?
Stop wasting money backing up disposable session hosts. Here's why.
Why App Readiness Is Breaking AVD - And What Microsoft Won’t Tell You
Black screens on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are more common than you might think. Users get stuck, staring at nothing, blaming the platform and your support teams.
Hydra & AVD: A New Chapter Under Login VSI?
A fresh look at Hydra’s AVD management tool after its acquisition by LoginVSI - features, licensing, and where it might fit into the market.
How to Use the Azure Pricing Calculator to Make AVD Make Sense
Still treating AVD like a line on the IT budget? It’s time to flip the script. Learn how to break down your Azure Virtual Desktop costs per user and finally make the pricing calculator work for you, not against you.