Modernize VDI Without Leaving the Data Center: Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid on Nutanix AHV with Nerdio
Not every virtual desktop workload belongs in the cloud. Desktops that rely on on-premises data, support regulated environments, or serve large numbers of users around the clock can often deliver better performance and lower costs when they remain in the datacenter. Historically, that meant sacrificing the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based management.
With the general availability of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Hybrid, organizations can now run AVD session hosts on Nutanix AHV in their own datacenters while still taking advantage of Microsoft’s Azure control plane for identity, access, and connection brokering. Combined with Nerdio Manager, IT teams can automate image management, provisioning, and autoscaling for both on-prem and Azure-based desktops from a single management interface.
Join our panel of experts to see how AVD Hybrid works, explore how it is managed daily, and learn how to determine which virtual desktop workloads are best suited to remain on-prem and which may benefit from moving to Azure.
What we’ll cover:
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Why now? How changes in the end-user computing market and the release of AVD Hybrid create a new modernization path without requiring a full cloud migration.
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How AVD Hybrid works: An overview of the architecture, including Azure Arc, Microsoft Entra ID, outbound-only connectivity, and how on-premises session hosts connect to the Azure control plane.
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Why Nutanix AHV: How AHV provides a secure, resilient platform for virtual desktops while supporting data locality, disaster recovery, and simplified operations.
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Simplified management with Nerdio: How Nerdio Manager automates image updates, provisioning, and autoscaling for AHV host pools while managing Azure and on-premises desktops from a single console.
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Workload placement: A practical approach to determining which workloads belong on-premises and which are better suited for Azure based on performance, compliance requirements, usage patterns, and existing investments.
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Getting started: Steps for evaluating your environment and identifying the right pilot use case
