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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Azure Windows Virtual Desktops


Access the Windows Virtual Desktop

Azure Windows Virtual Desktops (WVD) are a recent offering from Microsoft that can help enable remote work and teaching at the university.

Clients can connect from:

  • A modern web browser (including ChromeOS)
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Android

Cost

See the Azure pricing calculator at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator/

Here is a pre-configured saved estimate you can work from: https://azure.com/e/d9ec1248eaa7415b956e41c100b9ea5a


Step by step instructions on setting up your own Azure Remote Desktop


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