Hey everyone! I'm currently deep into a proof of concept for an AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) VDI solution for a large healthcare enterprise. Things are getting a bit frantic as the requirements are tough to meet. Here's what I'm dealing with:
- The solution needs to be stable and reliable. (Must have)
- First logins need to be lightning fast (30 seconds or less) and subsequent logins should take less than 7 seconds. (Must have)
- I have to keep costs manageable. (Must have)
So far, I've managed to implement a mix of registry, GPO, and Intune settings which got me to around 40-45 seconds for first-time logins and 2-5 seconds afterward, which isn't ideal but a start.
However, I hit a snag: one of the stakeholders is skeptical about using FSLogix, fearing it won't sync profiles when users switch from bare metal to virtual desktops. They want to redirect folders like Documents and Desktop to OneDrive instead, without storing profile containers.
My question is: has anyone successfully synchronized bare metal profiles with those stored in FSLogix for users who bounce between physical desktops and virtual environments? Or does anyone have insights into using cloud storage for user profiles that work seamlessly on both setups?
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Honestly, I'm not sure if the stakeholder would notice the difference if you implemented FSLogix. But you won't achieve the desired performance without it. Seems like a tough spot to be in!
Unfortunately, they are pretty technical and have been involved from before I joined. That's the tricky part!