Microsoft Windows 11 preview on Azure Virtual Desktop versions: how to try it out now

The Microsoft Windows 11 preview step is now available for users of Azure Virtual Desktop, or formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

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According to RedmondMag, Azure Virtual Desktop is Windows’ virtual desktop infrastructure, allowing its users to remotely access Windows 7 and even Windows 10 as well as its applications.

To be exact, Azure Virtual Desktop provides remote access to both Windows 7 multisession and Windows 7 single session.

This time around, the virtual platform opens its support for Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, with its multi-session version, which is still in the preview phase.

Windows 11 preview on Azure Virtual Desktop

Although Windows 11 is now available, it should be noted that the OS is still in its preview stage, specially designed for developers or other testers of Microsoft software.

On the other hand, the general release of Windows 11 has yet to be announced, but some expect it to debut this year.

However, the Windows 11 preview still made it to the Azure Virtual Desktop for Education and Enterprise customers to test it out.

According to Microsoft, their new operating system is best suited for those involved in hybrid work or learning.

On top of that, the tech giant further boasted that Windows 11 was more stable, secure, and manageable than its predecessor.

Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft’s desktop and cloud application virtualization services, supports three pre-release versions of Windows 11, namely Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session + Microsoft 365 Apps, Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session, and Windows 11 Enterprise.

If it’s still not clear now, they’re all exclusively in the preview stage.

Meanwhile, BleepingComputer noted that using Azure Virtual Desktop will require appropriate GPU support due to the premium graphics effects of the new operating system, such as rounded window corners, sophisticated animations, and even translucency. .

Also read: Microsoft Windows 11 to remove essential features – Goodbye taskbar functions and more; Should you always upgrade?

How to use Windows 11 on Azure Virtual Desktop

As on any platform, trying out Windows 11 Preview through Azure Virtual Desktop also requires users to sign up for the Windows Insider program. After which, testers can immediately begin their Windows 11 experience through the cloud-based platform.

All they have to do is enter the Azure Marketplace, which will present all three Windows 11 preview options.

Microsoft further noted that Enterprise and Education customers can also use Trusted Launch in Windows 11 preview to use TPM 2.0. This will allow its users to take advantage of the comprehensive security features of the new Microsoft operating system.

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