Find the right desktop delivery model for your organization
Your VDI strategy shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. We help you deploy the right solution: on-premises, cloud, hybrid, or a managed Microsoft 365 baseline, guided to the right fit, not the easiest sale.
From first conversation to deployment, on a clear timeline
No mystery, no drawn-out discovery. Four steps to the right desktop delivery model.
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Talk with a solution architect about your environment, users, and requirements.
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Receive a customized assessment of your applications and what they need to run well.
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We walk you through the proposed solution architecture and why it fits.
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Start on a clear, defined timeline, with LKMethod engineers accountable throughout.
Four ways to deliver desktops. One right answer for you.
Each model has real strengths and real tradeoffs. Here’s an honest look at all four, so you can see where you fit before we ever talk.
Best for
Organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements, regulated industries, or significant existing infrastructure investment.
When your data cannot leave your walls, on-prem Citrix delivers the performance and security your compliance team demands, without sacrificing the user experience your workforce expects.
High-performance app & desktop delivery
Zero Trust security enforcement integrated
VPN-less secure gateway
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Session recording and full audit trails
Real-time monitoring and reporting
Full infrastructure customization and control
Traditional CapEx licensing model
The tradeoff
You own the infrastructure, which means more control, but also more responsibility for maintenance and scaling.
Best for
Organizations modernizing remote work, scaling quickly, or prioritizing operational agility over infrastructure ownership.
Azure Virtual Desktop eliminates the data center burden while delivering enterprise security through Microsoft’s native Zero Trust framework. It’s the fastest path from decision to deployment.
High-performance app & desktop delivery
Zero Trust security natively integrated
Single sign-on and seamless AD integration
VPN-less secure gateway
Deep user analytics and behavioral insights
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Pay-as-you-go licensing
Fastest deployment of all four models
The tradeoff
Less infrastructure customization than on-prem or hybrid, though for most organizations that’s a fair trade.
Best for
Mid-market and enterprise organizations that need the security posture of on-prem with the analytics and integrations of Azure.
Azure Local runs Azure services in your own data center or colocation environment, giving you the customization of on-prem Citrix with the cloud-native capabilities of AVD.
High-performance app & desktop delivery
Zero Trust security enforcement
Deep user analytics and behavioral insights
Single sign-on and seamless AD integration
VPN-less secure gateway with RBAC
Most customizable architecture
Blended CapEx/OpEx licensing
Faster deployment than traditional on-prem
The tradeoff
Requires more architectural planning, exactly where LKMethod’s expertise becomes your advantage.
Best for
Small businesses seeking a fully managed, low-overhead desktop environment.
For organizations that don’t need full VDI complexity, SMB365 delivers a polished, cloud-managed desktop experience built on Microsoft’s ecosystem, with predictable monthly pricing.
Windows 365 Cloud PC (2 vCPU / 8GB RAM / 128GB storage)
Azure cost management and optimization
Microsoft 365 Standard licensing (Office, Teams, email)
Cloud file storage and device management
Predictable per-user monthly pricing
Good to know
Built for simplicity over customization, ideal when you want desktops handled, not architected.
Add-ons that strengthen whichever model you choose
These layer onto any of the four delivery models, adding visibility, resilience, and control.
Capture user activity in remote and privileged sessions via Azure Bastion and PIM, logging all actions and changes across resources through Activity Log and Monitor.
Replicate data across multiple locations with disaster recovery and automated failover, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime during outages.
Monitor user behavior and performance in virtual environments to enable security threat detection, performance optimization, and data-driven IT decisions.
Trusted where performance and compliance aren’t optional
LKMethod is a Citrix Premier Partner and Microsoft-aligned solutions provider specializing in secure application and desktop delivery. We work with organizations in regulated verticals, environments where a misconfigured VDI deployment isn’t just an IT problem, it’s a business risk.
Deep technical expertise in Citrix, Azure, and Zero Trust architecture, earned over decades, not quarters.
Our process starts with your specific requirements, not a predetermined product recommendation.
Security is the floor, not the feature. Every deployment is architected to hold up under an audit.
Not sure which model fits your organization?
That’s exactly what the consultation is for. Thirty minutes with a solution architect, a customized App Readiness Assessment, and an honest recommendation, even if it isn’t the biggest project.