
Discover the fundamentals of Azure Virtual Desktop, from planning to implementation, to deploy a basic, production-ready environment. Prepare for the AZ-140 exam and explore FSLogix profile containers for persistence.
Explore how Azure Virtual Desktop delivers desktop and application virtualization in the cloud via HTML5 browser access and Windows 10 multi-session, using host pools and session hosts for flexible work.
Discover how metadata is stored by geography in Azure Virtual Desktop and how to select supported regions, then ensure proper DNS and domain join configuration for reliable connectivity.
Plan access to Azure Virtual Desktop by synchronizing on-prem AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. Choose between password hash, pass-through, or federation authentication, and consider licensing.
Learn how Azure Virtual Desktop uses FS Logix profile containers to provide roaming user profiles on pooled and personal host pools, storing data in VHDs on Azure Files.
Create an Azure virtual desktop host pool, configure session hosts with a gallery image, and choose breadth-first or depth-first load balancing to optimize cost and performance.
Learn to publish desktop or remote apps to an Azure Virtual Desktop host pool by creating application groups and workspaces, assigning users, and connecting via the remote desktop client.
Set up storage for Azure virtual desktop by creating an Azure file share for profiles, enabling FSLogix mounting, and configuring AD authentication with icacls so each profile remains private.
Azure Bastion provides secure jump-host access to Azure VMs without public IP exposure. Deploy the bastion subnet and connect to VMs via RDP or SSH through the portal using HTTPS.
Create a gold image in Azure Virtual Desktop by configuring a master image with custom software, sysprep, and capture it to a shared image gallery for deployment.
Configure multifactor authentication for Azure Virtual Desktop by creating a conditional access policy in Azure Active Directory, selecting the right apps, clients, and sign-in frequency.
Explore how FSLogix delivers persistent roaming profiles on Azure virtual desktop by mounting VHDs on session hosts, with storage, RBAC, and group policy configuration.
Learn how to optimize Azure Virtual Desktop performance by configuring group policy settings for network profiles, bits, branch cache, hotspot authentication, peer-to-peer networking, offline files, and session time limits.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service that enables users to access their Windows desktops and applications from anywhere, on any device. The Azure Virtual Desktop Skills course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to effectively deploy, manage, and optimize AVD environments.
The course begins with an overview of Azure Virtual Desktop and its capabilities, including key features and benefits. Learners will then explore the various components of an AVD environment, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking configurations.
Next, the course delves into the process of deploying and managing AVD environments, covering topics such as image management, user profile management, and endpoint management. Learners will gain practical experience deploying and managing an AVD environment using the Azure portal and PowerShell.
The course also covers key security and compliance considerations for AVD, including Azure Security Center integration, network security, and access controls. Learners will gain an understanding of best practices for securing AVD environments and protecting sensitive data.
Finally, the course explores advanced topics such as optimizing AVD performance, troubleshooting common issues, and integrating third-party applications with AVD.
Upon completion of the Azure Virtual Desktop Skills course, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to effectively deploy, manage, and optimize AVD environments, ensuring a seamless and secure virtual desktop experience for end-users.