A virtual desktop is an internet-hosted desktop service. This means your desktop environment (wallpaper, icons, folders, toolbar, apps, and widgets) are remotely stored online on a server. This allows you to access your desktop and apps from any device, anywhere with the proper login information. It essentially separates the desktop operating system from the hardware. If you are away from your physical computer at anytime but need access to files and apps you can access them through other devices. Login at home on your tablet, PC, or mobile device and have access to your data and apps as if you were actually using your computer.
Cloud Hosted Windows Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service hosted on azure. It is the only virtual desktop built for Windows 10 that optimizes Office 365 ProPlus. Windows Virtual Desktop is currently in public preview and promises simplified management, support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and multi-session Windows 10. Since it’s on the cloud you know it’s always up-to-date, secure, and highly scalable. You can virtualize and deploy both legacy and new apps to Microsoft Azure on Windows Virtual Desktop insuring users have access to every system a non-virtual desktop would provide. Virtual desktops are an appealing option to employers as they provide cost and time savings, increased security, and increased employee efficiency.
