How Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Differs from Traditional Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
How Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Differs from Traditional Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Remote desktop technology has long been used to provide users with access to applications and desktops from remote locations. Traditionally, organizations relied on Remote Desktop Services (RDS) hosted on on-premises infrastructure. With the evolution of cloud computing, Microsoft introduced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) as a modern, cloud-native solution. This article explains the key differences between Azure Virtual Desktop and traditional RDS in a clear and practical manner. 1. Deployment Model Traditional RDS Hosted on on-premises or self-managed virtual machines Requires physical or virtual server infrastructure Organizations are responsible for hardware and networking Azure Virtual Desktop Fully cloud-based and hosted in Microsoft Azure No physical hardware required Runs in Azure global data centers Key Difference: RDS is infrastructure-heavy and on-pr...