AVD is great when you need centralized apps/desktops without managing on-prem infrastructure.
Good use cases
- Remote workforce with predictable access needs
- Contractors needing controlled access
- Legacy line-of-business apps
- Secure access to sensitive data
- Quick scaling during seasonal demand
When AVD is NOT ideal
- If users only need email + basic Office apps and you don't need strict control
- If there's no plan for identity/device security and governance
Keeping AVD cost-effective
- Use autoscaling
- Rightsize hosts based on real concurrency
- Control profiles and storage growth
- Define support boundaries and a standard image lifecycle