GPU-Enabled Virtual Desktops with SafariDesktops

Challenge

An organization needed a virtual desktop platform capable of supporting demanding desktop workloads while maintaining flexibility across different user profiles. A single desktop model would not adequately address every use case — some users required dedicated resources, while others could be supported through optimized multi-session environments. Safari Micro needed to design an approach that could provide GPU-enabled performance for graphics-intensive workloads, flexible host configurations for different user densities, dedicated personal desktop options for heavier users, a scalable managed desktop subscription model, and a balance between performance, efficiency, and operational simplicity.

Approach

Safari Micro proposed SafariDesktops as an onboarding and ongoing managed virtual desktop subscription. The solution included several Azure VM host options using NVIDIA A10 GPU-enabled infrastructure. For shared desktop workloads, Safari Micro designed pooled multi-session host pools using GPU-enabled Azure virtual machines (NV18ads_A10_v5 and NV12ads_A10_v5), allowing multiple users to share the same host environment while benefiting from GPU acceleration. For users with higher or more specialized workload requirements, Safari Micro included dedicated personal desktop options using NV6ads_A10_v5 and NV12ads_A10_v5 virtual machines, providing one user per VM with isolated compute resources for medium and heavy workload profiles. Cloud-only domain service support was provided through Entra Domain Services where needed.

Results

• Pooled multi-session host pools configured using NVIDIA A10 GPU-enabled Azure VMs for shared workloads
• Dedicated personal desktop options provided for medium and heavy workload users
• Multiple host density models supported to align performance with user profile requirements
• Cloud-only domain service support delivered through Entra Domain Services
• SafariDesktops managed subscription model established for onboarding and ongoing virtual desktop delivery
• Modern virtual desktop environment designed to support varied workload profiles with GPU-accelerated performance