Cut Your AVD Costs in Half — Step-by-Step Guide

💸 Are your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) costs skyrocketing? You're not alone. In this video, I’ll walk you through real-world examples of how I helped reduce an AVD environment from £18K/month down to £8.6K/month — and how you can do the same.

👉 Whether you're using native AVD or Nerdio, these cost optimisation tips apply to everyone.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Which VM SKUs are draining your budget
✅ How to optimize host pool density
✅ Why disk type and auto-scaling matter more than you think
✅ How to tune FSLogix profiles and storage
✅ Hidden costs in Log Analytics that nobody talks about
✅ When to use reserved instances vs. pay-as-you-go

💡 These are the same strategies I’ve used across hundreds of AVD environments, saving companies thousands per month. Don't miss out.
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00:00 Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop Cost Optimization
02:04 Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop Components
02:26 Networking Costs and Considerations
03:30 Virtual Machines and Cost-Saving Strategies
03:58 Storage Solutions and Cost Management
06:57 Choosing the Right VM Type
07:54 VM SKUs and Cost Implications
13:47 Disk Options and Performance
18:29 Host Pools and Cost Efficiency
19:22 Multi-Session vs. Single-Session Host Pools
22:27 Introduction to Auto Scaling Options
22:44 Single Session Pool Explained
23:35 Cost Benefits of Remote App
25:14 Understanding Windows 365
25:53 Optimizing Host Density
27:34 Depth-First vs Breadth-First Load Balancing
31:16 Auto Scaling Configuration Tips
36:18 Single Session Host Pools Auto Scaling
41:02 Cost Management with Log Analytics
43:56 Final Recap and Key Takeaways

Видео Cut Your AVD Costs in Half — Step-by-Step Guide канала Neil McLoughlin