b'Virtual DenStarting in January 2019, the Systems Operations team worked to refresh and upgrade UKs Virtual Den,acloud-basedplatformusedtorunvirtualdesktopsandsoftware.Newfeatureswiththe upgrade included a new Virtual Den Store Front with the ability to create a favorites page, enhanced GPUs able to run more mathematically and graphically demanding applications, better performance, and increased security. Virtual Den brings large classroom software to students personal devices, enabling them to complete coursework easier and making their learning more accessible.Microsoft Azure MigrationAfter a detailed assessment of the Universitys Virtual Machine architecture, ITS Enterprise Systems division spearheaded a server migration to Microsoft Azure as a part of cloud migration roadmap. In May 2019, this process started with dedicated migration servers that would synchronize workloads to the cloud and prepare them for fail-over. With a well-designed playbook, the team was able to coordinate with application owners and migrate their servers with limited downtime. At the conclusion of the project, over 80 workloads were running in Azure reducing technical debt, minimizing capital costs, and maximizing the Universitys investment in cloud technologies.23'