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Azure Virtual Desktop on ThinPro OS
HP’s ThinPro Operating System1 works seamlessly with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)2 to enable
protected, remote work for end users around the world. Deploy AVD to an HP Thin Client
running ThinPro OS to access virtualized desktops and applications at scale.3

Why Azure Virtual Desktop?
Whether out of necessity or as part of anoverall productivity strategy, the modern
workforce is increasingly comprised of remoteand mobile workers. AVD provides an efficient,productive, and protected desktop and app
virtualization service for your employees.
MANAGEABILITY | Easily manage thesecurity of users’ cloud desktops atenterprise scale with Azure’s unifiedmanagement.
SCALABILITY | Deploy desktop instances of AVD at no additional cost by leveraging a pre-existing
Microsoft 365 subscription or enterprise Windows license.3
SECURITY | Sensitive company data is never transferred out of the company's control structure
because any data transfers are between Azure cloud instances, which is heavily protected bybuilt-in security protocols.
PRODUCTIVITY | Leverage built-in Microsoft Teams optimizations4 for seamless work experienceand an included Zoom plugin5 for an optimized VDI experience with AVD on ThinPro OS devices.

Workplaces

Workstyles

Workforces

are increasingly
remote and mobile

require advanced
collaboration

demand design andproductivity

62% of ITDM say their organization’s spend priority for cloud computing (VDI,virtualization) will increase in 2023 6

KEY CAPABILITIES
Access Windows 10and Windows 11
desktops and apps
on any ThinPro OS
device, anywhere

Zoom UC
Optimization5

Reliable andprotected
accessMicrosoftTeams UC
Optimization6
Deploy and scalein minutes

Simple user
management andoptimized resource
consumption
Help reduce costswith Office 365
licenses1

DATASHEETWhy ThinPro OS?
HP ThinPro Operating System1 + AVD is the ideal combination to enable your workforce to work
remotely and with enhanced security.
SECURITY | Based on the naturally secure Linux® OS, ThinPro has robust security thanks to a locked
file system, SecureBoot signing, and Componentization making it the perfect solution for securityminded businesses.
SIMPLICITY | Experience a quick and painless setup using the start-up wizard and customize thelevel of user control via the access panel. Seamlessly integrate ThinPro OS with tools you’realready using; installed printers, USB keys, smart cards, SSO solutions, legacy solutions and more.
STABILITY | Strategically scheduled updates for the HP ThinPro 8.1 Operating System1 will help
ensure accommodation for your organization’s new hardware investments, requiring minimal
effort for OS upgrades and purpose-built to provide stability and efficiency over a three-year
lifecycle.2

Unified Communication Support

Refer to our Unified Communications technical whitepaper for detailed information, including benefits of UC,
how to enable various UC solutions, troubleshooting tips, and HP Thin Client device recommendations.

Microsoft Teams Optimization4

With the shift to cloud and increase in hybrid work, Unified Communications is more important now thanever. HP’s latest release of AVD for ThinPro OS now supports an optimized Microsoft Teams experience tohelp employees at organizations of all sizes collaborate seamlessly and effectively, without making any
compromises.
HP’s ThinPro OS is approved by Microsoft for Azure Virtual Desktop access and includes MS Teams
optimization features. With HP’s latest release of AVD for ThinPro OS, users will benefit from audio
redirection, smooth screensharing, video redirection and support for WebRTC 1.0, among otheroptimization features.

Zoom Optimization5

HP’s AVD for ThinPro OS client includes a Zoom plugin to enable a seamless and optimized VDI experience.
Leverage virtual backgrounds, desktop/app sharing, 1080p video resolution, and meet with over 20 video
participants.

Technical Specifications for AVD on ThinPro OS1, 2
Requirements
Supported Devices
Supported Operating System
Minimum RAM
Minimum Available Storage Spacet430, t530, t540, t550, t630, t638, t640, t655, t730, t740, mt21,mt22, mt440 G3, mt32, mt45, mt46, mt645 G7, HP ThinPro PC
Converter
HP ThinPro 8.0
4GB or higher
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1 Please see ThinPro Operating System datasheet for minimum system requirements. Internet required and sold separately.
2Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for ThinPro Operating System can be downloaded on HP Thin Update. AVD was formerly known as Windows VirtualDesktop (WVD).
3Your infrastructure needs the following items, which can be purchased separately, to support Azure Virtual Desktop on ThinPro OS. For more
information, visit https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/overview.
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Azure subscription and tenant−
Azure Active Directory−
Windows Server Active Directory−
Microsoft 365 E3, E5, A3, A5, F3, Business Premium, Windows E3, E5, A3, A5

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Microsoft Teams optimizations are built into the AVD for ThinPro client by default. Enable and disable Microsoft Teams optimization from within
the AVD Connection Settings Manager under the Local Resources section.

AVD on ThinPro supports Zoom UC plug-in. To utilize this optimization, please download the plugin from this link: https://support.zoom.us/hc/enus/articles/4413719670285. Review Zoom’s guide for pre-requisites prior to installation.
56Based on 2022 HP IT Pulse Survey

For additional information, see the HP ThinPro OS Administrator Guide.

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