FSLogix for Virtual desktop (Citrix/AVD/VMware)

Explore FS Logix for virtual desktops, detailing profile and office containers, application masking, and cloud cache; see how VHD mounting reduces IOPS and why separate shares aid backup.

Identify fslogix supported file shares (paas) in public cloud, including Azure premium file, Azure NetApp file, Amazon fsx, and Google Cloud NetApp Cloud volume, all using SMB and AD authentication.

Storage accounts host FSLogix profile containers on Azure premium file or Azure NetApp file as a pass service, with locally redundant storage or zone return storage to ensure availability.

Create an Azure premium file storage account in West US. Host Fslogix profile disks and msix packages with a profile share and seven-day soft delete.

Explain how service endpoints route Azure service traffic over the backbone to a VNet, while private endpoints bring the service into the VNet using a private IP for secure access.

Secure Azure Premium Files by enabling a service endpoint for a virtual network and subnet, then verify access via mounting a drive from the virtual network while blocking internet access.

Configure private endpoints for Azure storage to use private IPs, block public internet, and integrate private dns zones for in-network name resolution.

This lab demonstrates configuring FSLogix profile container and Office 365 container for Azure Virtual Desktop, using group policy, policy templates, and VHD storage to manage user data and cache.

Explore FSLogix cloud cache, a disaster recovery solution that caches user profiles locally for fast reads and writes during outages. Configure multiple storage locations and exclude the Office 365 container.

Configure FSLogix cloud cache for Azure Virtual Desktop using group policy, set primary and secondary storage, enable clear cache on log off, test failover to disaster recovery storage, and replication.

Explore FSLogix app masking to show or hide applications by user group or IP address, enabling a single master image for HR and finance while reducing maintenance.

Apply FSLogix app masking in a master image to hide seven zip for selected users, by creating a ruleset, testing it, and deploying rulesets to virtual machines.

Learn to configure antivirus exclusions for FSLogix profiles on Azure Virtual Desktop, by excluding specific files and processes to prevent issues and keep the environment safe and smooth.

Learn to configure FS Logix profiles for Azure AD joined virtual machines by enabling Azure Kerberos with Azure Files, creating a premium file share, and setting NTFS and SMB permissions.

Encrypt the storage account for the first logic's profile share with a customer managed key stored in Azure Key Vault, giving you full control and supporting compliance.

Create a key vault and generate a 2048 RSA key. Encrypt the storage account with a customer managed key in the same region as your workload.

Resize the FSLogix user profile disk by expanding the VHD, verify the new size, and apply a group policy to raise all users' profiles from 30 GB to 50 GB.

Configure exclusion in FSLogix with a redirection XML and group policy to exclude chrome cache, downloads, and recycle bin from the profile container.

Configure Azure Backup for the FSLogix profile on Azure file, using separate shares for profile and Office 365 disk, with backups and 30-day retention, and learn how to restore data.

Configure a group policy and PowerShell script to alert FSLogix profile disk below 30% on a 10 GB container, with registry-based 30-second notification and loopback processing.

Discover security best practices for FSLogix profile share hosted on Azure File, including essential settings to secure the Azure Premium File for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Identify common FSLogix profile issues in an AVD environment and apply best practices to avoid them. Learn to configure and resolve FSLogix user profiles.

Learn how Azure NetApp Files powers Fslogix profiles for VDI, delivering highly available shares with AD integration, service levels, volumes, snapshots, and break file locks.

Explore AWS FSx for Windows File Server, a fully managed Windows-based SMB share for VDI and profile data, with Active Directory integration and NTFS permissions control.

Configure amazon fsx for Windows file server to host fslogix or citrix profile shares by creating a Windows file system and integrating with VPC, Active Directory, and SMB access.

Troubleshoot fslogix profiles by checking event logs and metadata, verify disk mounting (avd0), and ensure logoff detaches and reboots to prevent temporary profiles.

Learn to configure FSLogix settings via Intune for Azure Virtual Desktop, including dynamic group creation, configuration policies, and central management for Azure Active Directory joined or hybrid environments.