Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine:
What is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine?
Virtual machines, commonly abbreviated as VMs, are no different from other physical computers. It has a CPU, memory, a hard drive to store files, and can also connect to the internet. The parts that make up a computer (called hardware) are physical and real, but VMs are often considered virtual computers, or software-defined computers on physical servers that exist only as code.
How does a virtual machine work?
Virtualization is the process of creating a software-based or virtual version of a computer with a dedicated amount of CPU, memory, and storage space allocated by a physical computer or a server, such as a server in a cloud provider’s data center. A virtual machine is a computer file, usually called an image, that behaves like a real computer. It can run as a separate computing environment within a window, often running a different operating system, or function as the user’s entire computer experience. The virtual machine is separated from the rest of the system which means, the software in the VM does not interfere with the host computer’s primary operating system.
What are Virtual Machines used for?
- Build and deploy apps in the cloud.
- Try new operating systems (OS), including beta versions.
- Creating a new environment to help developers run development test scenarios more
- easily and quickly.
- Back up your existing operating system.
- Install the old operating system to access virus-infected data and run old applications.
- Run software or apps on an operating system that was not originally intended.
What are the benefits of using Virtual Machines?
- Cost Saving
- Flexibility and Speed
- Minimum Downtime
- Scalability
- Enhanced Security
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop:
What is Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop?
Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop offering service (DaaS)that enables customers to run virtual apps and desktop services from the Azure public cloud. Administrators can deploy solutions through the Azure portal and provision resources to users using Azure Active Directory and various operating system options.
How does a virtual machine work?
Virtual desktops are based on a technology called desktop virtualization that separates the desktop environment and its applications from the physical devices used to access it. The main type of virtual desktop depends on whether the operating system is running on local hardware or remotely. While local desktop virtualization allows offline access, remote desktop virtualization is more common because it offers important benefits for connecting to operating systems and applications.
What are Virtual Desktops used for?
- Support for a wide array of endpoint devices
- Secure Data Storage
- Support greater number and types of desktops
- Centralized Management
- Device Security
- Ability to seamlessly roam sessions
What are the benefits of using Virtual Desktops?
- Improved user experience with virtual desktops
- Enhanced security
- IT Efficiency
- Cost Savings
- Scalability
Conclusion!
Azure Virtual Machines provide the flexibility of virtualization without having to buy and maintain the physical hardware to run. However, you must maintain the VM by performing tasks such as configuring, patching, and installing the software.
Azure Virtual Desktop offers many useful features that are ideal for remote work where security is key feature. Azure Virtual Desktop gives you access to Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 software from anywhere.
