Torridge District Council sought to modernise its virtual desktop infrastructure by transitioning from VMware Horizon to Azure Virtual Desktop. The council's goals were to enhance scalability, streamline application deployment, and align with best practices in cloud management. INTEGY was selected as the technology partner to design and implement this migration.
Challenges:
- Transitioning from VMware Horizon to AVD without disrupting daily operations.
- Packaging and deploying over 80 applications for end-user access.
- Ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure aligned with CIS benchmarks.
Solution:
Working closely with Torridge District Council's technical team, INTEGY scoped out the project in detail. The solution consisted of:
Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture: A validation and production host pool were designed and implemented, both deployed into a pre-existing Azure Landing Zone managed Azure Subscription.
Application Packaging & Deployment: Over 80 applications were packaged and prepared for seamless deployment via Microsoft Intune, ensuring smooth transitions for end-users on the session hosts.
Security & Compliance: All policies and controls were aligned with CIS benchmarks to ensure a secure environment. The solution was Entra ID joined, providing strong identity management.
Outcome:
The project was delivered successfully, with all users migrated to Azure Virtual Desktop within the agreed timescales. By working collaboratively with the council's local technical team, INTEGY ensured the solution met all objectives, providing a robust, scalable, and secure environment.
Why INTEGY?
As a Microsoft Solutions Provider with the AVD designation, INTEGY's expertise in cloud infrastructure and desktop virtualisation played a crucial role in delivering a smooth transition for Torridge District Council. The project exemplified the "better together" philosophy, where collaboration with the council's local team led to the success of the deployment.
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