Next‑Gen Virtual Desktops: Simplifying Azure Virtual Desktop with Nerdio – Malvern, PA

Join eGroup and Nerdio for a half-day, hands-on workshop focused on getting more out of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), whether you’re just starting out or optimizing an existing environment.

Led by industry experts, this interactive session combines practical guidance with live lab work using Nerdio’s AVD management platform. You’ll learn how to simplify deployment, streamline management, improve end-user experience, and prepare your AVD environment for 2026 and beyond.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 17th | 10AM-3PM EST

WHERE: Microsoft Innovation Hub – MPR II Conference Room

45 Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• A practical framework for AVD adoption and management

• How to build, manage, and update images and session hosts

• Best practices to improve user experience and performance

• How to use automation and auto-scale to control costs

AGENDA:

• 10:00–10:15AM – Welcome & Introductions

• 10:15–10:30AM – End-User Computing in 2026: Nerdio + eGroup Perspective

• 10:30–11:00AM – AVD Adoption & Management Framework

• 11:00–12:00PM – Hands-On Labs

  • Building Image Source VMs

  • User Experience Settings

• 12:00–12:30PM – Lunch Sponsored by Nerdio

• 12:30–2:30PM – Hands-On Labs

  • Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts

  • Creating Images

  • Updating Session Hosts

  • Configuring Auto-Scale

• 2:30–3:00PM – Wrap-Up, Q&A, and Next Steps

Register Now to get hands-on with Nerdio and learn how to streamline Azure Virtual Desktop operations through automation, standardization, and smart scaling.