Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) Implementation is a 1-week implementation service for organizations that want to configure Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure so users can connect to virtual desktops through Microsoft Windows client, web client, iOS, and Android apps. The service includes prerequisite checks, Azure subscription creation if needed, required Azure service configuration, creation of up to 5 virtual machines in the Host Pool, connection instructions, WVD-related technical consultation, and a project closeout report.
This service helps a company implement Azure Virtual Desktop, a cloud-based desktop virtualization service for desktops and applications based on Microsoft Azure. Azure Virtual Desktop reduces the administrative work required to configure and integrate the components needed for remote desktops and applications. Microsoft offers the components responsible for providing remote desktops and applications free of charge as a service with an SLA. Licenses for using and accessing the OS are already included in many popular Microsoft packages and do not require additional costs, minimizing the overall price of the solution. The service also provides the ability to use Windows 10 in the terminal server format, minimizing the cost of the session.
Conduct the kickoff meeting.
Collect data required for the project.
Connect to the client’s tenant.
Create an Azure subscription, if needed.
Configure Entra ID Domain Services.
Configure Azure Virtual Desktop Services and Virtual Machines.
Verify the implementation and fix issues.
The Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation service includes prerequisite checks, Azure subscription creation if needed, configuration of the Azure services required for Azure Virtual Desktop, and creation of up to 5 virtual machines in the Host Pool. It also includes user connection instructions, WVD-related technical consultation, verification and issue fixing, and a project closeout report with final status, acceptance criteria, outstanding issues, and final budget.
The Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation is planned as a 1-week engagement. The exact plan may vary depending on the client’s needs, tenant readiness, access availability, and the information provided during the project.
This price applies to the stated implementation scope, including configuration of Azure Virtual Desktop services and up to 5 virtual machines in the Host Pool; any additional services should be confirmed with IT Partner.
After the Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation, Azure Virtual Desktop services should be configured according to the client’s requirements. Users should be able to connect to WVD using supported connection methods, including Microsoft Windows client, web client, iOS apps, and Android apps.
The service includes creation of up to 5 virtual machines in the Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pool. If more virtual machines are required, that would need to be discussed with IT Partner because it is outside the stated included quantity.
An existing Azure subscription is not always required, because the service includes creation of an Azure subscription if needed. If the client already has an Azure subscription, IT Partner can use it as part of the implementation, subject to access and readiness.
Users must have an eligible license such as Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Microsoft 365 A3/A5/Student Use Benefits, Microsoft 365 F3, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Windows 10 Enterprise E3/E5, Windows 10 Education A3/A5, or Windows 10 VDA per user. These licensing prerequisites matter because access to the operating system is included in many Microsoft packages, helping reduce additional licensing cost.
The client must provide administrative access to the company Microsoft 365 tenant. This access is required so IT Partner can check prerequisites, connect to the tenant, configure required Azure services, and implement Azure Virtual Desktop components.
The implementation typically includes a kickoff meeting, collection of project data, connection to the client tenant, Azure subscription creation if needed, configuration of Entra ID Domain Services, configuration of Azure Virtual Desktop services and virtual machines, and verification with issue fixing. These milestones are designed to move from planning and access setup through configuration and validation.
IT Partner is responsible for checking prerequisites, creating an Azure subscription if needed, configuring Azure services required for Azure Virtual Desktop, and creating up to 5 Host Pool virtual machines. IT Partner also provides connection instructions and consultation on technical issues related to WVD.
The client is responsible for coordinating internal resources and staff schedules, providing a dedicated point of contact, coordinating outside vendors if needed, and providing administrative access to the Microsoft 365 tenant. The client must also notify users about new services and review and approve deliverables in a timely manner.
No, migration of data to Azure is not included in this Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation service. That means migration of applications, mail, virtual machines, databases, and files would need to be purchased as an additional service if required.
Installation of user programs is not included, except for the office suite. Application installation beyond that can be discussed individually with IT Partner because it is outside the standard service scope.
No, workstation configuration is not included in the standard Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation scope. The service provides instructions for connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop, but configuring individual user workstations would need to be handled separately or discussed with IT Partner.
Yes, a success criterion of the service is that users can connect to Azure Virtual Desktop through multiple methods, including iOS and Android apps. Users can also connect using the Microsoft Windows client and the web client.
The service description does not specify planned downtime for existing services. Because the work involves tenant and Azure configuration, any potential business impact should be confirmed with IT Partner during the kickoff and planning stages.
Yes, the service is based on Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure, where Microsoft provides the components responsible for delivering remote desktops and applications as a service with an SLA. The implementation focuses on configuring the required Azure services and virtual machines so users can connect to virtual desktops.
The service includes connection instructions for users and a project closeout report. The closeout report indicates the final project status, acceptance criteria matching, outstanding issues, and the final budget; more extensive documentation can be provided for an additional fee.
After completion, the client receives connection instructions, technical consultation related to WVD, and a project closeout report documenting the final status. Any outstanding issues, additional documentation, broader data migration, application installation, or expanded configuration should be reviewed with IT Partner because they may fall outside the included scope.