Introduction

  • 3 minutes

Learn how to optimize deployment and infrastructure costs using Azure Virtual Desktop’s native scaling tool Autoscale. Configure Autoscale so that session host VMs are only running during peak, high- demand hours and deallocated otherwise.

Learning objectives

In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Configure automatic scaling of session hosts with Autoscale

Prerequisites

  • An Azure account with an active subscription
  • Familiarity with server and client management concepts and tools
  • Familiarity with Windows virtualization technologies, like Remote Desktop Services
  • Microsoft Entra Domain Services is already configured
  • (Optional) Azure subscription owner or global administrator access to a deployed Azure Virtual Desktop environment
  • (Optional) User credentials for one user accounts in Microsoft Entra ID