RDS to AVD transition guide: a practical starter kit
Transitioning from legacy RDS to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a critical step for organizations looking to eliminate expensive CALs and fixed infrastructure. This practical starter kit provides a technical roadmap for IT teams and MSPs, demonstrating how to leverage Windows 11 multi-session and Nerdio’s automation to build a scalable, high-performance cloud environment.
By downloading this guide, you will learn:
- Licensing Optimization: How to eliminate RDS CALs by transitioning to Windows 10/11 Enterprise multi-session included in your existing Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
- Modern Image & App Management: Best practices for creating clean “Gold Images” and automating software deployment using Scripted Actions and Unified Application Management (UAM).
- Advanced Profile Handling: A step-by-step walkthrough for deploying FSLogix profiles on Azure Files to ensure fast, consistent user sign-ins without roaming profile latency.
- Connectivity & Scaling: Strategies for replacing complex VPNs with AVD’s managed control plane and configuring auto-scaling to match real-time user demand.
