Presented are systems and methods for implementing configuration modes of operation for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments that receive display information, such as monitor count capability information and monitor resolution capability information, from an administrator or elements in a VDI environment and use that display information to generate a recommendation for a virtual desktop display (VDD) configuration that may comprise an initial monitor count and an initial monitor resolution. Elements in the VDI environment are queried to obtain VDD utilization information, such as actual window counts and sizes. The VDD utilization information is then used to update the VDD configuration recommendation to conserve computing resources or enhance a user experience.