Azure Citrix Virtual Desktops Essentials

 Citrix Virtual Desktops Essentials :

Citrix Virtual Desktops Essentials allows management and delivery of Windows 10 virtual desktops from Microsoft Azure.

Virtual Desktops Essentials is designed specifically for the Azure Marketplace. Citrix and Microsoft partner to deliver an integrated experience for Virtual Desktops Essentials and Azure IaaS. This partnership gives you a single interface to deliver a complete Windows 10 digital workspace from Azure.

Using Virtual Desktops Essentials, you can:

• Deploy and secure Windows 10 virtual desktops on Azure
• Deliver best-in-class user experience by using Citrix HDX capabilities
• Provide secure access on any device by using Citrix Workspace app
• Manage and administer the deployment from Microsoft Azure and Citrix Cloud

Citrix Virtual Desktops Essentials simplifies Windows 10 deployment. You can deploy desktops quickly, manage at scale, and deliver a rich user access experience from a single management plane.

You manage the Windows 10 desktops using Studio and monitor sessions using Director. Users connect to their Windows 10 virtual desktops by logging on with Citrix Workspace app.

After you configure Citrix Virtual Desktops Essentials, you provide your users with a URL to Citrix Workspace. Users connect to their desktops through the Citrix Workspace app on their devices, with the URL you provide. When users log on to the Citrix Workspace app, the Windows 10 desktop icon appears in the workspace window.

The diagram shows an architectural overview of a Virtual Desktops Essentials deployment.