1. Virtual desktops in the cloud: Experiences from the field
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THR3058
Virtual desktops in the cloud: Experiences from the field
Freek Berson
End User Computing enthusiast
Wortell – RDS Gurus
Microsoft MVP
@fberson |
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2. Introduction TheMicrosoftPlatform.net Freek Berson RDS VDI RemoteApp
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Introduction
TheMicrosoftPlatform.net
A Microsoft minded blog about End User Computing
Freek Berson
RDS
VDI
RemoteApp
Azure
ARM
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3. Is RDS / VDI still relevant?
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100%
50%
15%
# of the Windows Apps
Time
“Long Tail”
4 – 8 MILLION
TRADITIONAL WINDOWS APPS!
Transformation to Web / Mobile Platforms
Is RDS / VDI still relevant?
Windows applications:
Not designed for modern workplace
Demand Windows Desktop
Rely heavily on application back end
Process huge amounts of data
Resource intensive
More info :
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4. Agenda 1 2 RDS / VDI in Azure Demos IaaS, RDmi Cloud Optimization
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Agenda
RDS / VDI in Azure 1
Demos
IaaS, RDmi
Cloud Optimization
Scaling
High Availability
Azure MFA
Automation using ARM
Benchmarking 2
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5. RDS / VDI in Azure

6. Roles explained RD Web Access RD Connection Broker RD Session Host RD
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Roles explained
HTTPS
RD Web
Access
RD Connection
Broker RD
Session
Host RD
Virt.
Host RD
Connection
Client
RDP over SSL
RDP RD
Gateway
Active Directory
Authorization
Check
More info :
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7. Infrastructure as a Service
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Infrastructure as a Service
Azure RemoteApp
RD Modern Infrastructure
BRK3021
BRK2169
THR2115
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8. Optimize for the Cloud Use Azure SQL
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Optimize for the Cloud
Use Azure SQL
More info :
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9. Scaling Auto scale where possible Stop and deallocate
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Scaling
Auto scale where possible
Stop and deallocate
Special attention needed for N-series VM’s
More info :
<RDSScaleSettings>
<Variable Value="08:00:00" Name="BeginPeakTime"/>
<Variable Value="18:00:00" Name="EndPeakTime"/>
<Variable Value="-7" Name="TimeDifferenceInHours"/>
<Variable Value="3" Name="SessionThresholdPerCPU"/>
<Variable Value="1" Name="MinimumNumberOfRDSH"/>
<Variable Value="120" Name="LimitSecondsToForceLogOffUser"/>
<Variable Value="System Under Maintenance" Name="LogOffMessageTitle"/>
<Variable Value="Please save your work and logoff!" Name="LogOffMessageBody"/>
</RDSScaleSettings>
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10. High Availability, general rules apply
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High Availability, general rules apply
Availability Sets
Managed Disks
Azure Load Balancing
Availability Sets
Managed Disks
Azure Load Balancing
Availability Sets
Managed Disks
Azure Load Balancing
Availability Sets
Managed Disks
Azure Load Balancing
More info :
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11. Azure MFA NPS Extension
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Azure MFA NPS Extension
No need for Azure MFA Server
Same MFA provider as e.g. O365
More info:
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12. ARM Templates Declarative JSON Templates  Infrastructure as code!
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ARM Templates
Declarative JSON Templates  Infrastructure as code!
Azure Quick Start Templates by RDS Team
/resources/templates
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13. Demo: ARM Template
Deploying an entire RDS deployment in 30 minutes

14. Recap, what has been created?
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Recap, what has been created?
On the Virtual Machines:
All VM’s joined to AD Domain
Anti-virus & Anti Malware configured
Bginfo configured
Full HA RDS Deployment
2 RD Connection Broker / Licensing
2 RD Gateway / Web Access
2 RD Session Host
SSL Certificates configured for all roles
Session Collection created
Sample RemoteApp published
RD Web Access branding
RD CAP / RAP Policies
Session Time Out settings configured
In Azure:
6 Managed Disks
6 NIC’s
6 VM’s
3 Availability Sets
Azure SQL Database
Static public IP Addresses
2 load balancers
More info:
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15. Demo: benchmarking
Measuring Remote End User Experience (REX)

16. Benchmarking When performance counters are not enough
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Benchmarking
When performance counters are not enough
Visualization of user experience becomes key
Build
Measure
Analyze
More info:
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17. Key takeaways Optimize for the Cloud Use auto Scaling Prepare for HA
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Key takeaways
Optimize for the Cloud
Use auto Scaling
Prepare for HA
Benefit from Remoting Graphics
Keep an eye out for RDmi
Start using ARM
Benchmarking of user experiences
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