AZ-140 Configuring & Operating MS Azure Virtual Desktop AVD | Udemy

We really hope you’ll agree, this training is way more than the average course on Udemy!

Have access to the following:

• Training from an instructor of over 20 years who has trained thousands of people and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Lecture that explains the concepts in an easy to learn method for someone that is just starting out with this material
• Instructor led hands on and simulations to practice that can be followed even if you have little to no experience

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDING HANDS ON LECTURE AND PRACTICE TUTORIALS:

Introduction

• Welcome to the course
• Understanding the Microsoft Environment
• Having a Solid Foundation of Active Directory Domains
• Having a Solid Foundation of RAS, DMZ, and Virtualization
• Having a Solid Foundation of the Microsoft Cloud Services
• Order of concepts covered in the course
• Questions for John Christopher

Setting up for hands on

• IMPORTANT Using Assignments in the course
• Creating a free Azure Account
• Activating an Entra ID P2 license
• Registering a custom domain name to practice with
• Creating an Active Directory Domain Services Domain Controller (AD DS) in Azure
• Setting up Azure AD Connect

(OPTIONAL)Other foundation knowledge you should have

• Why this is important
• Foundational concepts of PowerShell
• Connecting PowerShell to Azure
• Using PowerShell with Azure AD
• Azure Cloudshell
• Concepts of using virtual networks and subnets in Azure
• Azure virtual network and subnet creation
• Using a route table to direct traffic to the Azure Firewall
• Setting up an Azure Firewall
• Azure Firewall Manager
• Remove all resources from this section

Plan, implement, and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Assess and calculate network capacity and speed requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan and implement Azure virtual network connectivity
• Manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks
• Plan and implement RDP Shortpath and quality of service (QoS) policies
• Plan and implement name resolution for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity

Plan and implement storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data

• Plan storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data
• Visualizing storage for FSLogix components
• Implement storage accounts
• Implement file shares
• Understanding Azure NetApp Files

Plan host pools and session hosts

• Recommend resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
• Recommend an operating system (OS) for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
• Recommend an appropriate licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop based on requirements
• Plan a host pools architecture
• Configuration for performance requirements
• Calculate and recommend a configuration for Azure Virtual Machines capacity requirements

Implement host pools and session hosts

• Create host pools and session hosts by using the Azure portal
• Automate creation of AVD using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, and Bicep
• Configure host pool and session host settings
• Apply a Windows client or Windows Server license to a session host

Create and manage session host images

• Create a golden image manually
• Create a golden image by using Azure VM Image Builder
• Modify a session host image
• Plan and implement lifecycle management, OS and applications updates for images
• Create a session host by using a golden image
• Plan and implement image storage
• Create and manage Azure Compute Gallery

Plan and implement identity integration

• Choose an identity management and authentication method
• Identify AVD requirements for AD DS, Azure AD DS, & Azure AD, part of Microsoft Entra
• Plan multifactor authentication
• Implement multifactor authentication in Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan Azure AD Conditional Access policies
• Implement Azure AD Conditional Access policies for connections to AVD
• Plan Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Manage roles,groups, & rights assignments on Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts

Plan and implement security

• Plan, implement, & manage security for AVD using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus for session hosts
• Implement and manage network security for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
• Configure Azure Bastion to provide just-in-time (JIT) for administrative access
• Plan & implement Threat Protection features using Windows Defender App Control

Plan and implement FSLogix

• Recommend FSLogix configuration
• Install and configure FSLogix
• Configure Profile Containers
• Office Containers and Cloud Cache

Plan and implement user experience and client settings

• Choose an Azure Virtual Desktop client and deployment method
• Deploy and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients
• Configure printing and device redirection using RDP properties on a host pool
• Configure user settings through Group Policy and Microsoft Endpoint Manager policies
• Configure session timeout properties
• Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature
• Assign and unassign personal desktops for users

Install and configure apps on a session host

• Choose a method for deploying an app to Azure Virtual Desktop
• Dynamic application delivery by using MSIX app attach
• Create and configure an application group
• Publish an application as a RemoteApp
• Assign users to application groups
• Implement FSLogix application masking
• Manage OneDrive, Teams, Apps & Browsers within AVD multisessions

Monitor and manage Azure Virtual Desktop services

• Configure log collection and analysis for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
• Configure Azure Virtual Desktop monitoring by using Azure Monitor
• Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
• Customize Azure Monitor workbooks for Azure Virtual Desktop monitoring
• Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
• Implement autoscaling in host pools

Plan, implement, and maintain business continuity

• Recommend an update strategy for session hosts agent
• Disaster recovery planning for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan for multi-region implementation
• Design a backup strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Cleaning up your Azure practice environment