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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.

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.

Windows 10, AVD, and the 2025 Deadline: What to Expect

Support for Windows 10 ends 14th October 2025. Read on, to see if your business can stay on Windows 10 for free!

Stop Overpaying for Azure VMs: RIs vs. Savings Plans (With AVD-Specific Recommendations)

Learn how to get up to a 60% discount on Azure VMs here!

How Token Protection in Entra Secures BYOD for AVD and Windows 365 (or does it?)

In 2024, Microsoft detected 147,000 token attacks, a 111% increase from 2023!

Why Businesses Are Choosing Azure Virtual Desktop Over Citrix in 2025

Exploring the shift driven by licensing changes, cost efficiencies, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration

Your AVD Deployment is Only as Good as Its Naming Convention - Here’s Why

Poor naming conventions can make or break environments. Learn how to align your naming with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework for long-term success.

Navigating the Shift: Remote Desktop App vs. Windows App

Understand the simplified deprecation timelines and why transitioning to the Windows App is essential today!

Test-Drive Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft's New AVD Quickstart

Discover how Microsoft’s AVD Quickstart lets you deploy Azure Virtual Desktop in minutes, making proof-of-concept testing faster and easier.