AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

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Course Overview

The AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course is tailored to furnish learners with the proficiency needed to implement, strategize, and uphold a Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Across five modules, participants will attain a comprehensive grasp of the Windows Virtual Desktop architecture, including considerations for identity and profile management design, and deployment procedures for both Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS) and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Moreover, learners will navigate the management of networking, storage, host pools, session hosts, and images, and explore automation of deployment through Azure Resource Manager templates and PowerShell. Crucial aspects of access management and security, such as configuring Conditional Access policies, are covered extensively. The course delves into managing user environments, integrating FSLogix, configuring user experience settings, and application installation. Additionally, it underscores the significance of monitoring, performance management, and implementing autoscaling. Completion of this course will empower individuals with the competencies essential for ensuring the seamless operation and optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop environments, vital for businesses leveraging cloud desktops and applications.

Learning Options

Online Instructor Led

Learn from the comforts of your home/office with our expert trainers via online platforms.

Classroom Training

Face-to-face physical classroom training with max interactions at our 5* training venues.

Onsite Training

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Overseas Training

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Target Audiance

IT Administrators and System Administrators responsible for managing virtual desktop experiences and remote apps.
Microsoft Azure Administrators tasked with implementing and managing virtual desktop infrastructure.
Network Engineers overseeing the implementation and management of networking for Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD).
Security Professionals in charge of access management and security for WVD.
Desktop Support Technicians facilitating end-user support and app management on WVD session hosts.
Cloud Architects involved in designing and planning WVD architecture.
IT Professionals interested in learning about Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, scaling, and management.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialists focusing on WVD infrastructure.
IT Professionals looking to automate WVD management tasks and monitor performance.

Schedule Dates

AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

24 September 2024 - 27 September 2024

AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

24 December 2024 - 27 December 2024

AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

24 March 2025 - 27 March 2025

AZ-140T00: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

24 June 2025 - 27 June 2025

Course Content

Windows Virtual Desktop Architecture
Design the WVD architecture
Design for user identities and profiles
Lab: Prepare for deployment of Azure Windows Virtual Desktop (Azure AD DS)
Lab: Prepare for deployment of Azure Windows Virtual Desktop (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Windows Virtual Desktop Components
Understand personal and pooled desktops
Recommend an operating system for a WVD implementation
Plan a host pools architecture

Implement and manage networking for WVD
Implement and manage storage for WVD
Create and configure host pools and session hosts
Create and manage session host image
Lab: Create and configure host pools and session hosts (Azure AD DS)
Lab: Deploy host pools and session hosts by using the Azure portal (AD DS)
Lab: Implement and manage storage for WVD (Azure AD DS)
Lab: Deploy host pools and hosts by using Azure Resource Manager templates
Lab: Deploy and manage host pools and hosts by using PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement Azure virtual network connectivity
Manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks
Understanding Windows Virtual Desktop network connectivity
Configure WVD session hosts using Azure Bastion
Configure storage for FSLogix components
Configure disks and file shares
Modify a session host image
Create and use a Shared Image Gallery (SIG)

Manage access
Manage security
Lab: Configure Conditional Access policies for connections to WVD (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage local roles, groups and rights assignment on WVD session hosts.
Configure user restrictions by using AD group policies and Azure AD policies
Understand Conditional Access policy components
Prepare for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)-based Conditional Access for Windows Virtual Desktop
Implement Azure AD-based Conditional Access for Windows Virtual Desktop

Implement and manage FSLogix
Configure user experience settings
Install and configure apps on a session host
Lab: Windows Virtual Desktop profile management (Azure AD DS)
Lab: Windows Virtual Desktop profile management (AD DS)
Lab: Windows Virtual Desktop application packaging (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Profile Containers
Configure Azure Files to store profile containers for WVD in an AAD DS environment
Implement FSLogix based profiles for Windows Virtual Desktop in Azure AD DS environment
Implement FSLogix based profiles for Windows Virtual Desktop
Prepare for and create MSIX app packages
Implement MSIX app attach container for Windows Virtual Desktop in AD DS environment

Plan and implement business continuity and disaster recovery
Automate WVD management tasks
Monitor and manage performance and health
Lab: Implement autoscaling in host pools (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and implement a disaster recovery plan for WVD
Configure automation for WVD
Monitor WVD by using Azure Monitor
Customize Azure Workbooks for WVD monitoring
Configure autoscaling of Windows Virtual Desktop session hosts
Verify autoscaling of Windows Virtual Desktop session host

FAQs

The AZ-140T00 course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and individuals responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. It is suitable for those seeking to enhance their skills in deploying and maintaining virtual desktop environments in the cloud.

Participants are expected to have foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, virtualization concepts, and experience with Windows Server and Active Directory. Familiarity with basic networking and storage concepts is recommended but not mandatory.

By completing the AZ-140T00 course, participants will gain expertise in implementing, planning, and managing a Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. They will acquire a thorough understanding of architecture, design considerations, deployment procedures, access management, security configurations, user environment management, performance monitoring, and optimization techniques.

While the AZ-140T00 course itself does not offer a certification, completion of this course provides valuable knowledge and skills necessary for individuals to pursue related certifications such as the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.