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Course Overview
Can you confidently manage virtual desktop infrastructure in the cloud? With over 90% of organizations adopting hybrid work models, the demand for secure, scalable solutions that run in multi-session virtual environments is rising fast.
This hands-on training teaches Azure administrators how to configure and operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140T00) while optimizing performance across hybrid and remote teams. You’ll learn how to implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop, configure host pools and session hosts, manage FSLogix, monitor virtual desktop performance, and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks.
Who Should Attend
Students for AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop are interested in delivering applications on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. As an Azure Virtual Desktop administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators. Azure Virtual Desktop administrator responsibilities include planning, deploying, packaging, updating, and maintaining the Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. They also create session host images, implement and manage FSLogix, monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance, and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments in enterprise settings. You will also learn to:
- Implement and manage session hosts, host pools, and session host images
- Manage FSLogix for user profile containers and application masking
- Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance and health
- Optimize environments to run in multi-session virtual environments
- Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks using Azure-native tools
Course Outline
1 – Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
- Components and architecture
- Desktop types and VM sizing
- Azure pricing and limitations
2 – Design the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
- Network requirements and estimators
- Host pool balancing and configuration
- Metadata locations and performance planning
3 – Design for User Identities and Profiles
- Licensing models and storage options
- Desktop client deployment
- Hybrid identity and Microsoft Entra Connect
4 – Implement and Manage Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
- RDP Shortpath setup and bandwidth needs
- Azure Private Link and Bastion
- Network Watcher and connectivity
5 – Implement and Manage Storage
- Storage tiers and Azure Files
- Azure NetApp Files for user data
6 – Create and Configure Host Pools and Session Hosts
- Prerequisites and planning
- Create host pools and add session hosts
- Customize RDP properties
7 – Create and Manage Session Host Images
- Golden image creation and updates
- Licensing and language packs
8 – Manage Access for Azure Virtual Desktop
- RBAC and identity strategies
- Conditional Access and Entra MFA
- Integration with Microsoft Intune
9 – Manage Security for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Defender for Endpoint and Zero Trust
- Security posture and threat protection
10 – Implement and Manage FSLogix
- Profile and Office Containers
- Cloud Cache and App Masking
11 – Configure User Experience Settings
- Start VM on Connect
- Device redirection and Universal Print
12 – Install and Configure Apps on a Session Host
- Application groups and RemoteApps
- Microsoft Teams and OneDrive in multisession
13 – Monitor and Manage Performance and Health
- Azure Monitor and Advisor
- Host pool scaling and cost management
14 – Plan and Implement Updates, Backups, and Disaster Recovery
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Azure Cost Management and optimization