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DaaS vs Do-It-Yourself AWS/Azure Virtual Desktop

Compared to DIY cloud VDI, DaaS reduces complexity, risk, and the need for in-house expertise.

Building a virtual desktop environment in AWS or Azure is possible—but complex, costly, and time-consuming for IT teams. This matrix highlights how a fully managed DaaS removes the guesswork, resource strain, and ongoing configuration headaches of DIY cloud VDI.

Deployment Considerations XTIUM DaaS DIY AWS/Azure Virtual Desktop
Technology Platform O/S
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Citrix or Omnissa-based platforms in Azure or private cloud, fully managed by XTIUM.
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The customer must scope, purchase, provision, and fully manage their own instance of AWS EC2 or Azure, including all networking, resources, storage, access, support, and additional services.
Key Features
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Turnkey DaaS with monitoring, scaling, and compliance out of the box.
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Requires internal design and setup of scaling, security, and policy management.
Security
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Enterprise-grade security with 24/7 monitoring and data protection. Response, remediation, and recovery are fully self-administered and managed.
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Must configure IAM, firewalls, and backup; high risk if misconfigured.
Support & Management
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Fully managed by XTIUM; no internal team required.
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IT team is responsible for setup, troubleshooting, and updates. Customer team must engage directly with Microsoft or Amazon in the event of any issues.  No SLAs/SLOs for responsiveness regardless of issue severity or priority.
Portal Access
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Intuitive admin/user portals; no Azure/AWS console needed.
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Must use cloud platform consoles and APIs with steep learning curve.
Customization
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Custom image and app profiles tailored per role/department.
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Requires technical knowledge to design and deploy flexible environments. 
Mitigation Support
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Guided onboarding and seamless user migration handled by experts. 
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Migration must be planned, tested, and executed in-house.
Pricing Model
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Simple, all-inclusive monthly subscription.
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Variable cloud costs; unpredictable monthly billing, which can vary due to changing subscription costs, unplanned utilization, and data ingress/egress.
Differentiators
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White-glove service; no cloud engineering expertise needed.
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Heavy reliance on skilled staff; requires deep technical knowledge and familiarity of the specific platform which you opt to implement. Potential for missteps and overspending.

Why choose XTIUM?

Flexible Multi-Cloud, Multi-Platform, Multi-Location options

Deploy DaaS on the cloud of your choice-Private, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Hybrid

Intuitive, automation-driven DaaS Platform

Easily access usage metrics and manage all VMs—session-based, pooled, and persistent—from one interface

Digital Employee Experience (DEX)

Get real-time visibility into resource consumption and experience lag-free video calls with RTAV.

PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST and SOC-II Compliant

Complete as a Service Model for Enterprises:

Alongside DaaS, we deliver the following solutions so you can scale at your pace without juggling vendors—saving time, money, and hassle:

  • IaaS
  • Disaster recovery
  • Back-up as a Service
  • M365 Licensing
  • Managed Detection and Response
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Unified Communications and Contact Center
  • Managed Network Services
  • Enterprise Support Desk
  • AI & IT Consulting and more

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Industry-recognized and certified to support your IT needs

Trusted by 1,700+ mid-size and enterprise companies, we operate as an extension of your team—solving problems with urgency and accountability so you can focus on strategy, not firefighting. We are not just another MSP. We're your force multiplier that bring proven frameworks and real-world experience to help you secure, scale and streamline operations with fewer resources. Stop juggling vendors. Stop fighting uphill battles. Work with an IT partner who gets IT.