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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

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A Win-Win for IT and Users

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) from ProArch builds elasticity and flexibility into your organization.

DaaS gives your users the freedom to work from anywhere using a secure and optimized virtual desktop environment maintained by ProArch.

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Embrace a Flexible Way of Working With DaaS

  • Give users the freedom to work from anywhere
  • Avoid supply chain delays that slow onboarding
  • Keep data secure and meet compliance requirements
  • Offload complex virtual desktop deployment and management
  • Maintain up-to-date and patched apps and images
  • Streamline application testing and analysis

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Implementation Process

Our proven AVD migration methodology removes migration hurdles, user disruption, and performance issues.
 
 

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Implementation Phases

PHASE 1

Planning & PoC

 

First, business objectives are set, and workloads inventoried. A proof of concept establishes a baseline of cloud readiness.

PHASE 2

Pilot

 

The implementation plan is created and tested to ensure performance and minimize disruption when the deployment process occurs.

PHASE 3

Implementation

 

Full Azure Virtual Desktop rollout including systems and user acceptance testing, admin training, and documentation.

PHASE 4

Managed Services

 

The ProArch team performs on-going maintenance, patching, upgrades, image management, troubleshooting, cost optimization, and alert monitoring on the AVD environment.

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DaaS FAQs

What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS)?

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud-based VDI that utilizes the infrastructure from a public cloud and a set of services from an outsourced IT partner to deliver a modern desktop experience to the end user. A managed DaaS model like ProArch’s provides application packaging, image and application management, user support, security, and more.

Why do I need to oursource DaaS?

DaaS is a Managed Service that acts as your support for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and adds skillset in areas your team may lack. It is hard to find qualified resources to manage and maintain a VDI infrastructure. ProArch is a top Microsoft partner and handles the maintance and management of AVD so your team can focus on other initiatives.

What is the difference between VDI and DaaS?

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) uses virtual machines that IT manages to deliver virtualized desktops and applications. VDI can be on-premises, in the Cloud, or hybrid. If your organization has strict regulatory requirements and already has dedicated resources, VDI may be the better choice.

A DaaS solution provides the same benefits as VDI but removes the restrictions, cost, and complexity. With Desktop as a Service, your data and applications are stored on virtual desktops in a Cloud environment like Azure Virtual Desktop and managed by ProArch. DaaS offers an excellent solution for teams that need to scale or change on the fly, as well as for those who do not have the resources or budget to manage VDI internally.

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What are the security benefits of DaaS?

DaaS keeps your data protected in a secure, virtual environment that is tailored to meet compliance requirements. With DaaS, no data resides on the endpoint so if it is lost, stolen, or compromised there is significantly less risk. Under ProArch's managed DaaS model, we handle patching and upgrades to keep threats out. Plus, we can integrate our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for 24/7 alert monitoring and investigation. 

Desktop as a Service

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) takes a phased approach to moving workloads to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and managing them once they’re there.

AVD proof of concept

Phase 1

AVD Discovery, Planning, and Proof of Concept

First, business objectives are set, and workloads inventoried. A proof of concept on a subset of workloads is performed to establish a baseline of cloud readiness for business use cases.

AVD Pilot

Phase 2

Pilot

The implementation plan is created and tested to ensure performance and minimize disruption when the deployment process occurs.

Desktop as a Service

Phase 3

Implementation

Full AVD rollout including systems and user acceptance testing, admin training, and documentation.

Desktop as a Service

Phase 4

Managed Services

The ProArch team performs on-going maintenance, patching, upgrades, image management, troubleshooting, cost optimization, and alert monitoring on the AVD environment.

 

Partner With Azure Virtual Desktop Experts

DaaS brings together industry-recognized capabilities and teams to accelerate your move to the cloud. As a top Microsoft partner with Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization, our proven approach removes migration hurdles and risks so your organization can realize their cloud potential.

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Helpful Insights

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Why Desktop as a Service Is a Win-Win for IT and Users
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VDI vs. DaaS: Everything You Need to Know
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The Case for Moving Workloads to Azure Virtual Desktop
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