Azure Image Management
Azure Image Management
Azure image management – made easy. Capture, version, and roll out golden images for Azure Virtual Desktop – safely, quickly, and at scale.
Windows updates, application patches, and driver changes can derail Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. Hydra automates image capture and publish workflows, orchestrates host refreshes, and streamlines pool maintenance so you can ship faster with confidence – across single or multiple tenants.
- Accelerate image cycles from capture to publish with repeatable, automated steps.
- Reduce rollback risk by versioning, testing, and promoting known-good images.
- Lower compute spend with smart scaling and policy-driven host maintenance.
Faster onboarding and deployment compared with other solutions
Reduction in IT administrative effort with less manual work and scripting
Azure cost savings through dynamic scaling – aligning resources with actual demand
Faster Image Cycles, Less Risk
- Non-destructive image capture. Create an image from a source VM without touching the original, using a temporary clone you can discard after capture.
- Reusable image configs. Store image settings once and reapply consistently across environments and tenants.
- Automated host refresh. Rebuild or reimage session hosts on a schedule or trigger, then drain, update, and return capacity with minimal disruption.
Catch Issues Before Rollouts
- Pre-publish validation. Pair Hydra with Login Enterprise to validate application launch, responsiveness, and user flows before you promote an image.
- Compatibility checks. Verify apps, agents, and drivers against your golden images and hardware profiles.
- Drift awareness. Spot differences between current pools and your intended image baseline.
Maintain Consistent Experiences
- Version history. Track who changed what, when, and why—then roll forward or back as needed.
- Benchmarks over time. Compare image performance across versions and pools to keep user experience steady.
- Multi-tenant ready. Apply the same, proven image process across subsidiaries or customers from one pane of glass.
Explore Use Cases
Image Testing
Thoroughly test desktop images for functionality and performance before going live, significantly reducing downtime and increasing deployment confidence.
Learn MoreApplication Validation
Ensure applications perform as expected by simulating real-user activities to verify functionality, compatibility, and performance before deployment.
Learn MoreAgent Impact Analysis
Make informed decisions to maintain optimal performance when changing system tools and agents, such as endpoint security.
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