Microsoft announced a limited preview of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for hybrid environments, allowing on-premises Arc-Enabled Servers to function as session hosts. This expansion supports multiple platforms including Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, VMware vSphere, and physical Windows Servers. Organizations can now run virtual desktops in their own data centers while managing them through Azure's control plane, addressing compliance requirements for industries like healthcare, finance, and government where data residency and sovereignty are critical.
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