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Deploying Siemens NX/X on Azure Virtual Desktop: Multi-Session GPU Sharing for CAD Workloads

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Jun 20, 2025

This architecture shows the deployment of Siemens NX/X CAD system in Azure Virtual Desktop. It describes how to leverage the multi session feature of Azure Virtual desktop to efficiently manage the GPU intense CAD design rendering. It also shows how multiple CAD engineers can share the HPC NV series GPU powered SKUs using AVD.

Workflow NX users access the NX application deployed on Azure Virtual Desktop via Remote Desktop Application (RDP). User can access the NX application either login into the Session Desktop or via...
Updated Jun 20, 2025
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