Workplace Ninja Summit 2024

Round Trip Time (RTT) measures the connection performance between a client and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). A high RTT is directly correlated with a bad user experience. This session digs into networking between the client and AVD. We start with an overview of the default behavior of an RDP session. Then we explore how RDP Shortpath for AVD can help. Next, we examine the options for RDP Shortpath for a private and public network. Finally, we review the configuration settings for RDP Shortpath for a private network.

We're all familiar with DNS, the Domain Name System, which seamlessly connects domain names to their corresponding IP addresses, making it a vital component of the Internet. Next to that, it also plays a significant role in functions like email delivery, ensuring security, and optimizing network efficiency. However, in the complex landscape of hybrid or cloud-only environments, any DNS error can lead to downtime or inaccessible resources.

That’s why in this session, Micha and Wim will look into various DNS-related services and configurations essential for the smooth operation of your Azure environment, including your Virtual Desktop environment ➡️ Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and/or Azure DevBox.

Join them as they dive into not just Azure DNS, Azure IaaS DNS servers, and Azure Private DNS but also how to effectively troubleshoot any Azure DNS-related issues. Let's also switch things up and have DNS play a role in resolving an issue. Next to that, learn how to seamlessly integrate DNS with services such as Azure Private Endpoints and other PaaS offerings, as well as how to make DNS function flawlessly in your hybrid environment.

During this session, we will review the Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop roadmap. What's the vision around Cloud VDI and Cloud PC and how do both AVD and Windows 365 compare? We will answer this and also talk about new features you haven't heard of before. This session will include loads of new insights, technical depth, and also fun!

Keeping up with the latest in modern endpoint management is essential to driving success. Join us to hear the latest modern workplace trends in AI and cloud functionality — Plus be the first to hear about a game-changing product announcement in collaboration with Microsoft!

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead with the latest updates is a must-have for maintaining a secure and efficient virtual desktop environment. Join Sander Rozemuller, Microsoft Security and Windows and Devices MVP in this session as he reveals a new feature revolutionizing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) management: host pool updates.

Sander will guide through this new feature that helps simplify updating your AVD environment. Discover how host pool updates work in detail and how to setup the configuration of host pool updates. Of course in this session, Sander with his automation first philosophy will show how to seamlessly integrate it into your existing automation strategies.
At last, Sander will top it all of where he also explain how to monitor for - and initiate updates.

Don't miss your chance to unlock the future of AVD management in this session.

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What makes every Azure Virtual Desktop deployment unique is the applications. A golden image approach can be very effective for Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pools, but sometimes more flexibility is required to reduce the operational overhead. You might be familiar with MSIX app attach to dynamically attach applications from an application package. Join this session to learn about the latest evolution in this area and level up your application management and deployment from MSIX app attach to just app attach, focused on improving the administrative and user experiences. A link to all source code is shared during our session!