What Size VMs Should I Use for AVD?
Choosing the right VM size for your AVD session hosts can make or break both performance and cost. Here's our guidance.
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Understanding Your AVD Bill: Where Does the Money Go?
Azure Virtual Desktop bills can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of what you're actually paying for — and which costs you can control.
Per Host Pool Pricing: Why It Makes ROI a No-Brainer
Discover why The Smart Scaler charges per host pool, not per VM or per user, and how this pricing model makes calculating your ROI incredibly simple.
What Happens to AVD Usage During the Holidays? Real Data Tells the Story
We analysed real AVD session data over the New Year period. The patterns reveal why holiday-aware scaling and capacity planning matter.
Can I Use Reserved Instances with AVD Scaling?
Short answer: yes! Reserved Instances and scaling aren't mutually exclusive. Here's how to use them together effectively.
What is Start VM on Connect (And Why You Need It)
Start VM on Connect is a game-changer for AVD cost savings. Here's what it does, how to enable it, and why it pairs perfectly with aggressive scaling.
Quick Wins: 5 AVD Cost Savings You Can Do Today
No major projects required. Here are five things you can do right now to reduce your Azure Virtual Desktop costs.
5 Signs You're Overpaying for Azure Virtual Desktop
Not sure if you're getting value from your AVD investment? Here are five telltale signs that you're spending more than you should — and how to fix them.
How Historical Data Should Drive Capacity Planning
Stop guessing at capacity requirements. Learn how analysing historical usage data can transform your AVD capacity planning from guesswork into science.
Multi-Tenancy: Managing AVD Across Multiple Organisations
MSPs and large enterprises face unique challenges when managing AVD across multiple tenants. Here's how to approach multi-tenant AVD management and optimisation.