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Sysprep script for Azure Virtual Desktop images
When creating custom Azure Virtual Desktop images, Sysprep is one of the final steps before capturing the machine into Azure Compute Gallery or another image solution. In theory this process is simple, but in practice Sysprep can fail for many reasons. Especially on Windows 11 multi-session...
RDP Multipath - What is it and how to configure?
RDP Multipath is a new protocol for Azure Virtual Desktop and ensures the user always has a good and stable connection. It improves the connection by connecting via the best path and reduces random disconnections between session hosts and users.
Pooled Azure Virtual Desktop with Azure AD cloud users only
Since the beginning of Azure Virtual Desktop, it is mandatory to run it with an Active Directory. This because of the FSLogix dependency relying on SMB and Kerberos authentication, something which is not available in Entra ID at this time.
Configure Scaling Plans in Azure Virtual Desktop
A scaling plan in Azure Virtual Desktop is one of the easiest ways to save costs on session hosts. Instead of leaving all hosts running all day and night, you can let Azure Virtual Desktop start and stop them based on a schedule. In this guide,...
Test Azure Virtual Desktop connectivity and RTT
Sometimes, we need to check some basic connectivity from end user devices to a service like Azure Virtual Desktop. Most networks have a custom firewall equipped where we must allow certain traffic to flow to the internet. Previously there was a tool from Microsoft available, the...
Windows Search optimization on Azure Virtual Desktop
When using Windows 11 Multi Session images on Azure for Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft has disabled some features and changed the behaviour to optimize it for using with multiple users. One of the things that has been "lazy loading" is Windows Search. The first time after...
Monitor Azure Virtual Deskop logon speed
Sometimes we want to know why a Azure Virtual Desktop logon took longer than expected. Several actions happen at Windows logon, like FSLogix profile mounting, Group Policy processing and preparing the desktop. I found a script online that helps us monitor the sign-ins and logons and...
Storage Account performance and pricing for Azure Virtual Desktop
Choosing the right performance tier of Azure Storage Accounts can be very complex. How much size and performance do we need? How many users will login to Azure Virtual Desktop and how many profile size do we want to assign them?
Solved - FSLogix release 25.02 breaks Recycle Bin - Azure Virtual Desktop
I tested the new FSLogix 25.02 version and a very annoying bug appeared. "The Recycle Bin on C:\ is corrupted."
Stop OneNote printer from being default printer in AVD
If you have the Office Apps installed with OneNote included, sometimes the OneNote printer will be installed as default. This post explains how to solve this problem.