Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Training (AZ 140)

AZ-140 is designed for IT professionals who want to deliver and manage remote desktop and application virtualization using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The course covers deployment, configuration, management, and optimization of AVD environments.

This course provides hands-on experience in creating and managing Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Participants will learn to configure host pools, manage session hosts, optimize user experience, and implement security and monitoring.

It also covers integration with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid environments.

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop

Topics Covered:

• Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
• Components: host pools, session hosts, workspaces
• AVD use cases

Lab:

• Explore Azure Virtual Desktop environment
• Create basic AVD resources
• Understand architecture components

Outcome:
Understand AVD fundamentals and architecture.

Module 2: Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop Environment

Topics Covered:

• Deploying host pools
• Session host configuration
• Image management

Lab:

• Create host pools
• Deploy session host VMs
• Configure custom images

Outcome:
Deploy AVD infrastructure successfully.

Module 3: Manage User Profiles and Access

Topics Covered:

• FSLogix profiles
• User assignment
• Application groups

Lab:

• Configure FSLogix profile containers
• Assign users to applications
• Publish remote apps

Outcome:
Manage user profiles and access efficiently.

Module 4: Configure Networking for AVD

Topics Covered:

• Virtual networks and subnets
• Network security groups (NSG)
• Connectivity and performance

Lab:

• Configure virtual network for AVD
• Apply NSG rules
• Test connectivity

Outcome:
Ensure secure and optimized networking.

Module 5: Secure Azure Virtual Desktop

Topics Covered:

• Identity integration (Microsoft Entra ID)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Conditional Access

Lab:

• Configure identity and access
• Enable MFA
• Apply Conditional Access policies

Outcome:
Secure AVD environment.

Module 6: Monitor and Maintain AVD Environment

Topics Covered:

• Monitoring tools
• Log Analytics
• Performance monitoring

Lab:

• Configure monitoring dashboards
• Analyze performance metrics
• Troubleshoot issues

Outcome:
Maintain and monitor AVD performance.

Module 7: Optimize User Experience

Topics Covered:

• Scaling session hosts
• Load balancing
• Performance tuning

Lab:

• Configure autoscaling
• Optimize session host performance
• Test user experience improvements

Outcome:
Enhance performance and user satisfaction.

Module 8: Backup, Recovery, and Automation

Topics Covered:

• Backup strategies
• Disaster recovery
• Automation using scripts

Lab:

• Configure backup policies
• Perform recovery scenarios
• Automate tasks

Outcome:
Ensure business continuity.