July 2021 - eduardokieling.com

Azure Virtual Desktop – Start your Virtual Machine on connect

Hey there, welcome to my blog! Today I’m going to show you how to use Azure Virtual Desktop to start your virtual machine on connect. This is a cool feature that lets you save money and resources by only running your VM when you need it.

Eduardo Kieling

🏆 Microsoft Azure MVP

Cloud Computing specialist focused on delivering intelligent SAP and non-SAP system migrations, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and automating deployments for scalability and efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Computing and certifications from top global IT providers.

As a Microsoft Azure MVP, Eduardo collaborates closely with Microsoft’s product teams and shares his expertise with the global tech community through speaking engagements, articles, and mentoring. He is the founder of Azure RS, one of Brazil’s leading cloud computing communities.

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