Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter - February 06, 2026

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

February 02 to 08, 2026

Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Community Newsletter (February 06, 2026)

We are delighted to present this special combined edition of our community newsletters, bringing together insights from both the Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 communities. Our primary objective is to provide you with indispensable insights, tactics, and guidance to enhance your experience with virtual desktop infrastructure and Cloud PC solutions.

As our communities thrive and grow, we greet all our new members with a heartfelt welcome. Whether you're an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is precious to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!

Here's this week's roundup of the latest blog posts from your favorite tech bloggers:

Azure Academy

Automate Your Entire AVD Fleet With One Simple Trick

Published: February 05, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
Automate Your Entire AVD Fleet With One Simple Trick
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/llsTG7ihWlk 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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Managed Host Configurations AVD Demands This

Published: February 04, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
Managed Host Configurations AVD Demands This
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/llsTG7ihWlk 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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Should You Rebuild All Your Pools As Ephemeral?

Published: February 03, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
Should You Rebuild All Your Pools As Ephemeral?
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/llsTG7ihWlk 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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Want To Save $1785.00 In Azure? DO THIS

Published: February 02, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
Want To Save $1785.00 In Azure? DO THIS
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/llsTG7ihWlk 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

Explore the Windows 365 Cloud PC Overview Reports in Intune

Published: February 05, 2026 | Author: Vaishnav K
Explore the Windows 365 Cloud PC Overview Reports in Intune
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1and LinkedIn page for latest updateshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-manage-devices/The postExplore the Windows 365 Cloud PC Overview ...
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Neil McLoughlin

£30/Month VDI vs £600 Laptop – Which Is Actually Cheaper?

Published: February 05, 2026 | Author: Neil McLoughlin
£30/Month VDI vs £600 Laptop – Which Is Actually Cheaper?
A question I get all the time 👇 Why use VDI or DaaS when you can just buy a laptop? On paper, a £500–£600 laptop looks cheaper than a £30/month virtual desktop… but that ignores TCO – Total Cost of Ownership. With physical laptops you have to: • Buy the device • Image and build it • Ship it out...
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ModernWorkspaceHub

Azure Virtual Desktop: Cut Entra Hybrid Join Times from Hours to Minutes

Published: February 04, 2026 | Author: Alex
Azure Virtual Desktop: Cut Entra Hybrid Join Times from Hours to Minutes
G’day! If you’ve ever deployed Azure Virtual Desktop with Entra Hybrid Join, you’ll know the frustration. You deploy a perfectly good session host, everything provisions beautifully, domain join works, applications are installed, and then you sit there. Waiting. And waiting. And waiting some more...
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Get Rubix

GETRUBIX PODCAST - EPISODE 24: AVD vs Windows 365

Published: February 04, 2026 | Author: Get Rubix
GETRUBIX PODCAST - EPISODE 24: AVD vs Windows 365
You know that moment when you get home, kick off your sneakers, hang up your winter coat, throw on your slippers, and zip up your favorite hoodie? Basically the Mr. Rogers transition from “outside world” to “let’s get real.” That’s kind of the energy I wanted for this conversation. I just drop...
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Travis Roberts

AVD Networking Explained: Ports & RDP Short Path #shorts

Published: February 02, 2026 | Author: Travis Roberts
AVD Networking Explained: Ports & RDP Short Path #shorts
Full video: https://youtu.be/mNtXB2xSmPs Clients need specific FQDNs, endpoints (TCP ports 80/443), and UDP port 3478 (RDP short path). Corporate networks may require adjustments for these outbound connections. Test RDP short path using the tool linked below. #AVD #Azure #ITPro #Networking #Troub...
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Thomas Marcussen

Simplifying The Creation of Windows 365 Provisioning Policies (part I)

Published: February 02, 2026 | Author: Thomas.Marcussen
Simplifying The Creation of Windows 365 Provisioning Policies (part I)
The importance of virtual machines to businesses continues to grow as the technology itself has constantly improved. Services like Windows 365 can become integral to an organization’s IT operations by providing highly secure, efficient, and scalable Cloud PCs. As hybrid …Continue reading→The post...
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As we conclude this combined edition of the AVD and Windows 365 Community Newsletter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active engagement across both communities. Your contributions, insights, and enthusiasm play a vital role in maintaining our communities' vibrancy, inclusivity, and forward-thinking spirit.

We wish you all a fantastic summer! Please stay connected with us through social media channels and join the ongoing conversations on both the AVD Community forums and Windows 365 discussions. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events, webinars, and workshops. Let's continue cultivating a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation and success in the virtual desktop and Cloud PC industry.

Until we meet again, stay curious, informed, and connected.

Thanks for reading! See you next week with more updates.

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