What is the function of application groups in Azure Virtual Desktop?

Application groups in Azure Virtual Desktop serve a critical function in managing user access to applications. They provide a way to organize applications that are available to a specific set of users or devices within the environment. By creating application groups, administrators can efficiently control which applications users can access, enhancing security and user experience.

This segmentation assists in tailoring the virtual desktop experience according to the needs of different user roles or departments. For instance, a finance team might require access to specific financial applications, while the human resources team accesses a different set of applications.

Centralized management through application groups simplifies the deployment and maintenance of these applications, ensuring only authorized users have access, thereby streamlining both operational efficiency and compliance with organizational policies.

The other options, while related to broader Azure Virtual Desktop functionality, do not accurately describe the purpose of application groups.