Introduction to Migrating from On-Prem VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop

Migrating from on-premises Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) represents one of the most significant steps organizations can take toward building a flexible, scalable, and cost-efficient digital workplace. This video provides a clear roadmap that breaks down the process into structured stages so that IT teams can transition confidently from a hardware-bound environment to Microsoft’s modern cloud-based solution.

The session begins with Azure AVD Understanding the Migration Basics, offering a foundation for comparing traditional on-prem VDI with Azure Virtual Desktop. From there, it explores the Benefits of Migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop, including scalability, cost efficiency, and improved security. The video then guides you through Azure AVD Pre-Migration Planning and Assessment, ensuring you know how to inventory workloads, categorize users, and confirm licensing.

As the journey continues, you will learn about Azure AVD Azure Infrastructure Readiness, preparing a strong environment for migration. The focus then shifts to Azure AVD Migration Strategy and Tools, covering both lift-and-shift and rebuild approaches along with the technologies that make migration smoother. Once your strategy is defined, the video walks you through the Deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop, showing how to assemble host pools, application groups, and session hosts effectively.

Beyond deployment, this session emphasizes the importance of Azure AVD User Profile and Data Management, ensuring users enjoy a seamless experience across sessions. It also covers ongoing operations through Azure AVD Monitoring, Optimization, and Support, enabling proactive performance management. To maintain security and trust, the video highlights Azure AVD Security and Compliance, followed by Azure AVD Cost Management and Optimization, equipping you with practical ways to control cloud expenses.

What You Will Learn in This Video

Azure AVD Understanding the Migration Basics
Benefits of Migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure AVD Pre-Migration Planning and Assessment
Azure AVD Azure Infrastructure Readiness
Azure AVD Migration Strategy and Tools
Deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure AVD User Profile and Data Management
Azure AVD Monitoring, Optimization, and Support
Azure AVD Security and Compliance
Azure AVD Cost Management and Optimization

By the end of this video, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to transition from on-premises VDI to a cloud-optimized Azure Virtual Desktop environment that reduces complexity, enhances user experience, and scales effortlessly to meet business demands.

Transition to the Next Video

Now that you have a complete view of migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop, the journey continues. In the next session, we will expand the scope and take a closer look at the Overview of Microsoft Azure's Global Infrastructure, exploring how Microsoft’s worldwide network of data centers powers AVD and delivers secure, low-latency solutions across the globe.