Azure Virtual Desktop
| Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Release | September 2019 |
| Stable release | 1.2.6353.0
/ July 8, 2025 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and HTML5 web browsers |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Type | Desktop virtualization service |
| Website | Official site |
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), is a Microsoft Azure-based system for virtualizing Windows operating systems, providing virtualized desktops and applications securely in the cloud (over the Internet) using the Remote Desktop Protocol. It is aimed at enterprise customers rather than at individual users.