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Citrix-to-AVD
Readiness Assessment

Before committing to an Azure Virtual Desktop migration, this assessment gives you the full picture: application compatibility, identity and network readiness, a realistic Azure cost model and a phased migration roadmap. Advisory only, no implementation. Decision-ready output in 2 working days.

💰 €1,920 fixed (excl. VAT)
2 working days
💻 Remote
€1,920
Fixed price · excl. VAT

What's included

  • Citrix environment inventory: applications, users, profiles and infrastructure
  • Application compatibility analysis: what works in AVD, what needs remediation and what blocks migration
  • Identity and network architecture review: Entra ID, hybrid join, Conditional Access, latency and bandwidth
  • Azure cost estimate: compute, storage and licensing
  • Migration approach: phased plan and indicative timelines
  • Written report with go/no-go recommendation
  • 1-hour debrief with your IT and management team
Ideal for

Organisations running Citrix CVAD who are evaluating a move to Azure Virtual Desktop. Particularly relevant when licensing costs are rising, a renewal is approaching, or cloud consolidation is on the agenda. Also the right starting point when management or finance needs a substantiated cost comparison before approving a migration budget.

Why assess before you migrate?

Migrating from Citrix to AVD without first understanding your application landscape, identity architecture and Azure costs leads directly to budget and planning overruns.

This assessment maps what works, what the blockers are and what the move will cost per month in Azure. The output is a written report with a go/no-go recommendation and a transferable roadmap, delivered by a Citrix- and Azure-certified consultant. If the outcome is positive, the AVD Migration Starter is the natural next step.

€1,920
Fixed price · excl. VAT
2 working days
💻 Remote
📄 Written Readiness Report
Go/no-go recommendation
🎤 1-hour debrief session
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What's included in the fixed price

The following work is covered by the fixed price of €1,920. This is a purely advisory engagement: no implementation work is included or expected.

✓ In scope
  • Citrix environment inventory: applications, users, profiles and infrastructure
  • Application compatibility analysis: what works in AVD, what needs remediation and what blocks migration
  • Identity architecture review: Entra ID, hybrid join and Conditional Access
  • Network assessment: latency, bandwidth and connectivity requirements
  • Azure cost estimate: compute, storage and licensing
  • Written report with go/no-go recommendation
  • Migration roadmap with phased approach and indicative timelines
  • 1-hour debrief with your IT and management team
// How it works

From intake to decision-ready report

1

Intake and access

Environment access, application inventory, user and group data, and Azure tenant information are collected. Citrix version, site topology and profile setup are documented as the baseline.

2

Compatibility and readiness analysis

Applications are assessed for AVD compatibility. Identity and network setup are reviewed against AVD requirements. Blockers, MSIX candidates and dependencies are identified and documented.

3

Cost modelling

Azure session host sizing based on current workload profiles. Storage, M365 licensing and Windows costs factored in. Estimated monthly Azure spend calculated for your user base.

4

Report and debrief

Written Readiness Report delivered: compatibility findings, cost model, migration roadmap and go/no-go recommendation. Followed by a 1-hour debrief with your IT and management teams.

Frequently asked questions

Read-only access to your Citrix environment (Studio or Director), an application list or inventory, user count and group structure, and basic Azure tenant information. No agent installations or complex preparation required.
The Readiness Assessment is a standalone advisory engagement: the output is a written report and roadmap, with no implementation involved. The Migration Starter is for organisations that have already decided to migrate and need a working pilot delivered. The two are designed to run in sequence: assessment first, migration second.
The Readiness Report includes a migration approach and indicative timelines, which form the basis for scoping the Migration Starter. If you want to proceed, the Migration Starter scope and price are discussed during the debrief session.
No Azure environment is needed for the assessment. The cost model and architecture recommendations are based on your current Citrix workload and will outline exactly what Azure prerequisites are required before migration can start.
Yes. The AVD Migration Starter is the natural next engagement after a positive assessment outcome. It covers landing zone design, base image build and pilot deployment for up to 10 users.
Typically within one to two weeks of the intake call, depending on your availability to provide environment access and documentation.

Considering a move from Citrix to AVD?

Send a message or email directly. I'll respond within one business day and we can discuss your environment, your timeline and what the assessment would cover.