Azure Virtual Desktop

Controlled migration to Azure Virtual Desktop

An AVD migration involves more than moving users to new session hosts. Applications, profiles, permissions, printers, data, integrations and working processes must demonstrably continue to function. suXus identifies these dependencies before migration and works in manageable stages.

Our migration method

suXus combines technology, user acceptance, communication and fallback arrangements in one verifiable migration plan. Each phase has acceptance criteria and an owner agreed in advance.

Our approach

  1. Baseline assessment

    Current RDS, VDI or desktop environment, user groups, applications, peak loads and incidents.

  2. Suitability

    Technical and licensing constraints, peripherals, latency and dependencies.

  3. Target design

    Host pools, images, profiles, storage, access, monitoring and management.

  4. Pilot

    Representative users and applications, with acceptance criteria established in advance.

  5. Phased transition

    Migrate user groups with communication, support and fallback arrangements.

  6. Aftercare

    Resolve findings, measure performance, complete documentation and hand over management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The customer provides application owners and test users, current licensing and supplier information, access to relevant environments, and decisions on risks and exceptions. suXus coordinates technical delivery and explicitly identifies obstacles and decisions.

Outcomes

Outcomes

A validated AVD environment, migration and fallback plan, test report, management documentation, list of outstanding items and overview of responsibilities. Success is assessed against agreed criteria, including sign-in, application use, profile behaviour and support after transition.

Technology

Technology used in these services

  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • FSLogix

Frequently asked questions

Does everyone need to migrate at once?

No. A phased transition limits risk and allows lessons from the first group to be applied.

Can old and new environments coexist temporarily?

Often, yes. Feasibility and costs depend on applications, data and identities.

Discuss your environment

Book a technical assessment with suXus.