This video shows how #Azure #NetApp Files (#ANF), Virtual Desktop Service on top of #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) and Global File Cache can, amongst other things, make #FSLogix profiles globally/multi-region available. via VDS, GFC, and ANF – The Solution for Globally Deployed Cloud Desktops – NetApp Video Library
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Using Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure NetApp Files
This article provides best practice guidance on deploying #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) with #Azure #NetApp (#ANF) Files and why it is interesting to use ANF with WVD. It includes sample blueprints that show the integration of Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure NetApp Files. via Using Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure NetApp Files | Microsoft Docs
Continue readingNew Azure Disk Storage enhancements
There are some new Azure Disk Storage enhancements that you should know about when you are using #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD): Improved availability guarantees with single VM SLA for Standard SSD and Standard HDD and higher performance and cost savings with performance tiers. via Announcing the general availability of Azure shared disks and new Azure Disk Storage enhancements | […]
Continue readingWhat are Azure Ephemeral disks, how to use them with #WVD, and why you should care
Bas van Kaam (@basvankaam) from #WVD partner #Nerdio has written an insightful blog post on the subject of Ephemeral disks and why they are so interesting for #WindowsVirtualDesktop deployments. via What are Azure Ephemeral disks, how to use them with WVD, and why you should care
Continue reading#WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) and Azure NetApp Files
Via @brinkhoff_c: learn about #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) and Azure NetApp Files (ANF). It includes important technical architectural insights, considerations on large deployments and beyond. via Unlock the Power of Windows Virtual Desktop
Continue readingAzure Files with on-premises Active Directory authentication now GA
In case you missed it, Azure Files with on-premises Active Directory authentication now GA! This allows you to use Azure Files as a true PaaS service while still using your on-prem AD creds and ACLs. via General availability of Azure Files on-premises Active Directory Domain Services authentication | Azure-blog en -updates | Microsoft Azure
Continue readingAutomating Active Directory Domain Join for Azure Storage Accounts with Container Workloads
James Kindon (@james_kindon) has put together a script to help automate the ability to Active Directory Domain Join (ADDS) an Azure Storage account, specifically aimed at configuring Storage Accounts for FSLogix Container workloads to support your EUC environment. Having the ability to Active Directory Domain Join (ADDS) an Azure Storage account has changed the game […]
Continue readingAzure Files Private Endpoint for FSLogix – WVDTips.com
Jen Sheerin (@jensheerin) has published a #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) article at WVDTips.com on the subject of using a Azure Files Private Endpoint for #FSLogix so that your Storage account for FSLogix is accessible from your private virtual network only. via Azure Files Private Endpoint for FSLogix – WVDTips.com
Continue readingCreate an Azure Files file share with a domain controller to store #FSLogix profile containers
In this article, you’ll learn how to create an Azure file share authenticated by a domain controller on an existing #WindowsVirtualDesktop (#WVD) host pool. You can use this file share to store #FSlogix Profile Containers (for example). This process uses Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), which is an on-prem directory service. If you’re looking […]
Continue readingNavigating Azure Storage options for FSLogix Containers
James Kindon (@james_kindon) has a elaborate blog post up that explains the current options available for hosting #FSLogix Containers in Microsoft Azure (with or without #WVD), with some pros and cons associated with each option based on experiences to date. via Navigating Azure Storage options for FSLogix Containers – James Kindon
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