Azure Virtual Desktop

What Is This Service?

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) provides access to cloud based virtual desktops to support remote learning and administrative access when away from campus. Access to AVD can be accomplished utilizing an installed remote desktop client or via any modern web browser.

Where Can I Get It?

AVD can be accessed on Windows and Mac devices using the Remote Desktop App. More information can be found in the Instructions for Accessing Virtual Desktops in Azure (AVD) knowledge base article.

AVD can also be accessed via a web browser:

Additional Information

To request help with AVD, select the Request Help with Azure Virtual Desktop button on this page. 

Students: AACC provides all students with access to a limited selection of applications through AACC’s Open Access Desktop. See this knowledge base article for more info: Instructions for Accessing Virtual Desktops in Azure (AVD)

Employees: Employees have access to AACC's Standard Operating System and Office Suite: Windows 11, Microsoft 365 (M365), Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams. AACC employees can request help with AVD by selecting the Request Help with Azure Virtual Desktop button on this page.

 

 
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Request help using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).