Session Abstract

Running Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in your own data center unlocks new and previously unique possibilities: ultra-low latency to backend infrastructure, full control over data and execution, and flexible, fast migration paths from traditional - often costly - desktop virtualization solutions. And all of this without requiring a full cloud migration or a complex Azure Local deployment. But what is actually possible today? Where are the technical boundaries? And which architectures and operating models have proven themselves in real-world environments? In this session, we will explore Azure Virtual Desktop in hybrid scenarios from a practical perspective. The focus will be on orchestrating different hypervisor platforms, application and lifecycle management, and operational best practices. We will demonstrate which use cases are particularly well suited, which aspects introduce additional complexity, and how a structured approach can enable a successful AVD Hybrid deployment. Together, we will develop concrete recommendations and gain a clear understanding of how Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid can be deployed effectively, securely, and efficiently within your own data center.

Note to event organizers

I will show a lot of demos

Marcel Meurer

Marcel Meurer has a vast history in IT Consulting and the development of solutions and tools. Today, he is Vice President for Azure Solutions at LoginVSI and has a long history of doing and leading professional IT services. His technical focus is on Microsoft Azure platform services, and he has been recognized as a Microsoft Azure MVP since 2016, having also been honored with the Azure Virtual Desktop MVP award. Since 2021, Marcel has also run the company ITProCloud GmbH. The company focuses on delivering cloud-based solutions for all types of companies. The well-known solutions for managing Azure Virtual Desktop easily and automatically are Hydra for Azure Virtual Desktop or WVDAdmin. ITProCloud was acquired in 2025 by LoginVSI, which continues to create the right solution for the right purpose and make it available to customers. Marcel's journey in the IT industry began in the early 1990s, a time when personal computers were just emerging (and before that, the Commodore 64 was the norm). His focus on assembler and hardware-related programming, particularly in the context of the IoT of the 1990s, showcases his early dedication and passion for the field. In 1995, he began studying electrical engineering. During his studies, machine learning and neural networks were among his favorite topics. In addition to his studies, he worked for a small computer company in Aachen, where he developed operating systems and applications using automated methods on multiple computers. Marcel Meurer graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Aachen.

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