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Course Summary

This course equips Azure administrators with the essential knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktop experiences and remote apps on Azure. Participants will learn to implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop, configure host pools and session hosts, create session host images, implement FSLogix, monitor performance and health, and automate management tasks.

Through practical lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will gain proficiency in administering Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure efficiently.

Key Skills Gained:
• Planning and strategizing the implementation of Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Implementing and configuring host pools and session hosts for virtual desktop delivery.
• Managing user environments and applications for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Monitoring performance and health of Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure.
• Automating management tasks to streamline administration processes.

Module 1 : Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
• Explain the Azure Virtual Desktop components.
• Describe the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture.
• Choose between personal and pooled desktops.
• Identify the Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Describe the options for Azure Virtual Desktop pricing.

Module 2 : Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
• Assess network capacity and speed requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Determine the connection round-trip time (RTT) from a location through the Azure Virtual Desktop service.
• Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation.
• Describe the two load-balancing methods for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Recommendation subscriptions and management groups for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Recommend a configuration for performance requirements.

Module 3 : Design for user identities and profiles
• Select a licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Describe personal and multi-session desktop scenarios.
• Plan a storage solution storing FSLogix profile containers.
• Plan for a Desktop client deployment
• Deploy Windows Desktop client to multiple devices.
• Describe Hybrid Identity for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Module 4 : Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Recommend a solution for Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity.
• Implement Azure virtual network connectivity for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Describe network security for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts using Microsoft Bastion.
• Monitor communication between a virtual machine and an endpoint.

Module 5 : Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Choose appropriate storage for FSLogix components.
• Configure storage for FSLogix components.
• Configure storage accounts for Azure Files.
• Configure a new managed data disk to a Windows virtual machine for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Create file shares for a storages account for Azure Virtual Desktop.

Module 6 : Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Configure host pool assignment type.
• Automate creation of an Azure Virtual Desktop host pool using PowerShell.
• Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties for a host pool.
• Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client.

Module 7 : Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Create a managed VM image for an Azure Virtual Desktop-specific configuration.
• Modify a session host image.
• Plan for image update and management.
• Create and use a Shared Image Gallery (SIG) for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop.

Module 8 : Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe Azure role-based access controls (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Plan and implement Azure roles and RBAC for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Describe how to configure Azure Virtual Desktop with Intune.

Module 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.
• Understand Microsoft Defender Antivirus for session hosts.

Module 10 : Implement and manage FSLogix
• Plan for FSLogix.
• Recommend best practices for FSLogix profile containers and Azure files.
• Install FXLogix.
• Recommend storage options for FSLogix profile containers.
• Configure Cloud Cache.
• Configure Profile Containers.
• Manage Rule Sets and application masking.

Module 11 : Configure user experience settings
• Configure user settings through group policies for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure user settings through Endpoint Manager policies for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure session timeout properties for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure device redirections for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure Universal Print.
• Troubleshoot user profile issues.

Module 12 : Install and configure apps on a session host
• Describe MSIX app attach for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Explain how MSIX app attach works.
• Set up a file share for MSIX app attach.
• Use the OneDrive sync app on Azure Virtual Desktops.
• Use Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Publish built-in apps in Azure Virtual Desktop.

Module 13 : Plan for disaster recovery
• Configure virtual machine (VM) replication for Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure FSLogix for multiple profile locations.

Module 14 : Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks
• Describe how to 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.

Module 15 : Monitor and manage performance and health
• Describe how to monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor.
• How to use Log Analytics workspace for Azure Monitor.
• How to monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor.
• How to resolve Azure Advisor recommendations.
• How to diagnose graphics performance issues.

There are no prerequisites to this course.

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate of completion, acknowledging their proficiency in the subject matter.

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.
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