Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Services & Managed AVD Partner

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is Microsoft’s cloud-based desktop and application virtualization service. It runs Windows desktops and apps on Azure session hosts, while users connect securely from supported devices; host pools, user profiles, identity, networking, and access policies work together to deliver the experience.

ProArch is an AVD implementation partner providing end-to-end deployment support—from assessment, architecture, and proof of concept through migration, security, production rollout, optimization, documentation, and ongoing management.

AVD cost depends on user licensing and the Azure resources consumed, like virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, and supporting services.

The final cost depends on user count, workloads, performance needs, and operating hours. ProArch design AVD architecture to optimize costs and savings based on your business needs.

A typical AVD migration can take several weeks to a few months. The timeline depends on the

• Number of users and applications
• Identity and network readiness
• Application compatibility and security requirements
• The complexity of the existing VDI or RDS environment.

Following an assessment, ProArch develops a migration plan based on the organization’s environment and priorities.

Azure Virtual Desktop access is included with certain Microsoft 365 and Windows licenses, but Azure infrastructure, storage, and usage costs are billed separately. Licensing requirements vary depending on user type and deployment model.

AVD can support enterprise security through Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, role-based access control, network segmentation, centralized policy enforcement, and integration with Microsoft Defender and Intune. Security still depends on a correctly designed, configured, monitored, and governed environment.

Yes. AVD can deliver many legacy Windows and line-of-business applications without requiring an immediate rewrite. ProArch assesses dependencies and compatibility, validates priority applications in a pilot, and recommends remediation, packaging, or an alternative delivery approach where needed.

Applications can be installed in a standardized session-host image or delivered separately as published apps, based on user and workload needs. Teams typically use controlled image management, application packaging, phased testing, update processes, and tools such as Intune or App Attach to keep delivery consistent and reduce disruption.

ProArch provides Azure Virtual Desktop consulting, proof-of-concept planning, deployment, migration, security optimization, cost optimization, and ongoing management.

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, ProArch supports the complete AVD lifecycle, from readiness assessment and architecture design to production deployment and continuous improvement.

ProArch uses native Microsoft capabilities such as Azure Virtual Desktop Insights and Azure Monitor for visibility, autoscale for capacity and cost control, FSLogix for profile management, Azure Cost Management for spend analysis, and Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Entra ID for security and endpoint governance. The toolset is tailored to each environment.

ProArch works with organizations of different sizes and industries that need secure, flexible access to desktops and applications.

Common needs include supporting hybrid teams, replacing Citrix, VMware Horizon, RDS, or hosted desktops, enabling contractors and field users, virtualizing labs, strengthening business continuity, and meeting compliance requirements.