MMS 2026 at MOA: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

AVD Anywhere: Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local

Thursday May 7, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Description:
Leverage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Azure Local with confidence despite its quirks. Dive into hybrid AVD architecture, from image builds and VMSS intricacies to FSLogix tuning and GPU placement considerations. Address identity flows, networking constraints, and hybrid lifecycle management. Gain insights into effective monitoring patterns, cost-efficient logging, and strategies to resolve common 'haunted host pool' failures for a smooth on-prem experience.

What you will learn:

Utilize proven architectural patterns for effective AVD implementation on Azure Local.
Understand image creation, VMSS deployment, FSLogix tuning, and GPU placement essentials.
Navigate identity and networking flows specific to hybrid AVD setups.
Implement monitoring techniques and cost control methods to avoid hybrid AVD pitfalls.

Speakers

Matthew Wetherell

Infrastructure Manager, USNR

Kristopher Turner

Microsoft MVP, Hybrid Cloud Solutions

Kristopher Turner is a Microsoft MVP in Azure, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a Product Technology Architect at TierPoint, where he focuses on delivering innovative cloud and infrastructure solutions. With expertise spanning Azure Local, Azure Arc, Kubernetes, and disaster... Read More →

Thursday May 7, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Harriet

Azure, Desktop Virtualization

MMS 2026 at MOA

10:00am CDT

Matthew Wetherell

Kristopher Turner

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