AZ-140T00-A Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop [Cloud Slice Provided]

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By the end of this course, learners will be able to design and configure Azure Virtual Desktop architectures, deploy and manage session hosts and host pools, configure user profiles and application delivery, implement security, compliance, and access controls, monitor and optimize AVD performance, and troubleshoot operational issues. Learners gain the expertise to operate secure, high-performing, and scalable virtual desktop environments in Microsoft Azure.

1 - Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

Azure Virtual Desktop for the enterprise
Azure Virtual Desktop components
Personal and pooled desktops
Service updates for Azure Virtual Desktop desktops
Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
Virtual machine sizing for Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop pricing

2 - Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture

Assess network capacity and speed requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator
Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
Balancing host pools
Recommendations for using subscriptions and management groups
Configure a location for the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata
Recommend a configuration for performance requirements

3 - Design for user identities and profiles

Select an appropriate licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop based on requirements
Personal and multi-session desktop scenarios
Recommend an appropriate storage solution
Plan for a desktop client deployment
Plan for Azure Virtual Desktop client deployment - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Windows Desktop client to multiple devices
Hybrid Identity with Azure Active Directory
Plan for Azure Active Directory (AD) Connect for user identities

4 - Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

Implement Azure virtual network connectivity
Manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks
Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity
Implement and manage network security for Azure Virtual Desktop
Configure Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts using Azure Bastion
Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity for Azure Virtual Desktop
Plan and implement Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath
Configure Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath for managed networks
Configure Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security for RDP Shortpath
Plan and implement Quality of Service for Azure Virtual Desktop

5 - Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

Storage for FSLogix components
Configure storage for FSLogix components
Configure storage accounts
Create file shares
Configure disks

6 - Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop

Automate creation of an Azure Virtual Desktop host pool using PowerShell
Configure host pool assignment type
Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties for a host pool
Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client
Deploying Azure AD-joined virtual machines in Azure Virtual Desktop

7 - Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop

Create a managed virtual machine (VM) image
Modify a session host image
Plan for image update and management
Create and use an Azure Compute Gallery using the portal
Create an Azure Virtual Desktop image by using VM Image Builder
Install Microsoft 365 Apps on a master Virtual Hard Disk image
Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop

8 - Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop

Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
Plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune
Configuring screen capture protection for Azure Virtual Desktop

9 - Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
Plan and implement multifactor authentication (MFA) in Azure Virtual Desktop
Understand Conditional Access policy components
Manage security by using Azure Security Center
Security posture management and threat protection

10 - Implement and manage FSLogix

Plan for FSLogix
FSLogix profile containers and Azure files
Install FSLogix
Storage options for FSLogix profile containers
Profile Container vs Office Container
Configure Office Containers
Installing Microsoft Office using FSLogix application containers
Configure Cloud Cache
Configure Profile Containers
Create a profile container with Azure NetApp Files and capacity pool
Manage Rule Sets and application masking

11 - Configure user experience settings

Virtual desktop optimization principles
Persistent virtual desktop environments
Configure user settings through group policies
Configure user settings through Endpoint Manager policies
Configure session timeout properties
Configure device redirections
Configure Universal Print
Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature
Troubleshoot user profile issues
Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients

12 - Install and configure apps on a session host

MSIX app attach
How MSIX app attach works
Set up a file share for MSIX app attach
Upload MSIX images to Azure NetApp Files in Azure Virtual Desktop
How to configure apps for users
Using the OneDrive sync app on virtual desktops
Using Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual desktop
Publish built-in apps in Azure Virtual Desktop
Troubleshoot application issues for Azure Virtual Desktop

13 - Plan for disaster recovery

Disaster recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
Virtual machine replication
FSLogix configuration

14 - Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks

Scale session hosts using Azure Automation
Create or update an Azure Automation account
Create an Azure Automation Run As account
Create the Azure Logic App and execution schedule

15 - Monitor and manage performance and health

Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
Log Analytics workspace for Azure Monitor
Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
How to resolve Azure Advisor recommendations
Diagnose graphics performance issues

Desktop virtualization engineers, IT administrators, systems engineers, and professionals responsible for deploying and managing virtual desktop infrastructure in Azure

Instructor-led training, hands-on labs, course materials, exam preparation guide

Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure administration (AZ-104), and Windows client management recommended; networking and security knowledge beneficial

Microsoft Learn AZ-140 learning path, Azure Virtual Desktop documentation, Exam Ref AZ-140 Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

This course prepares learners for the AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop certification exam. The exam evaluates skills in deploying, configuring, managing, and securing AVD environments. It includes scenario-based, multiple-choice, and practical questions aligned with real-world virtual desktop operations. Successful candidates earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty credential.

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AZ-140 Completion Certificate

After completing AZ-140, learners can pursue AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), or specialized Azure virtualization and cloud desktop roles.

This course teaches Azure administrators how to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device, on Azure. Lessons include implementing and managing networking for Azure Virtual Desktop, configuring host pools and session hosts, creating session host images, implementing, and managing FSLogix, monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop performance and health, and automating Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks. Students will learn through a mix of demonstrations and hands-on lab experiences deploying virtual desktop experiences and apps on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. Candidates of this course must have solid Azure administration skills. This course assumes prior experience, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backup and restore, and disaster recovery. Students should have knowledge of on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop. Students are expected to have used the tools common to the Azure environment, such as the Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell.

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