AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Course Overview

This Microsoft AZ-140 Certification course from CloudThat teaches Azure administrators how to plan, deliver, and manage
virtual desktop experiences and remote apps for any device on
Azure. Students will learn through demonstrations and
hands-on lab experiences, deploying virtual desktop experiences
and apps on Windows Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run
in multi-session virtual environments.
Candidates for this AZ-140 exam are administrators having
subject matter expertise on how to plan, deliver, and manage
virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device,on
Azure.

After completing of AZ 140 course, you will be able to:

  • Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop in Microsoft Azure 
  • Optimize Azure Virtual Desktop in Microsoft Azure 
  • Secure an Azure Virtual Desktop deployment 
  • Deploy applications by using MSIX app attach for Azure Virtual Desktop 
  • Manage user profiles with FSlogix

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Key Features of Microsoft AZ-140 Readiness Course

  • Gain practical training experience through real-world scenarios, interactive exercises, and industry-relevant use cases.

  • Integrated teaching assistance and support through LODS (Learn on demand) platform to perform hands-on exercises.

  • Being a Microsoft Learning Partner provides us with the edge over competition.

  • Well-organized use-cases that mimic the difficulties seen in the real world.

  • Teaching in an interactive, engaging virtual classroom to promote problem-based learning (PBL).

Who should attend AZ 140 Training?

  • Students for AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure are interested in delivering applications on Windows Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. As a Windows Virtual Desktop administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators

Pre-requisites of AZ-140 Course (Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator)

• Candidates for this AZ-140 exam should have experience in Azure technologies, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backups, resilience, and disaster recovery. • Candidates should understand on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Windows Virtual Desktop.

Why choose CloudThat as your training partner?

  • AZ-140 Course by CloudThat helps you become a more successful virtual desktop administrator by enhancing your skills.
  • AZ-140 Certification training is an 8-hour training and will be conducted for 4 days.
  • AZ-140 course will be delivered by the best experienced Microsoft Certified Trainers from CloudThat.

Learning Objectives of AZ-140 Course Certification

  • Select an appropriate licensing model for Windows Virtual Desktop
  • Implement networking for Windows Virtual Desktop
  • Manage Windows Virtual Desktop session hosts by using Azure Bastion
  • Configure storage for FSLogix components
  • Create and manage session host images
  • Implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Windows Virtual Desktop
  • Configure user Windows Virtual Desktop experience settings
  • Install and configure apps on a session host
  • Implement business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Monitor and manage Windows Virtual Desktop performance

Course Outline: AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Download Course Outline

  • Azure Virtual Desktop for the enterprise
  • Azure Virtual Desktop component
  • Personal and pooled desktops
  • Service updates for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • VM sizing
  • Azure Virtual Desktop pricing

  • 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 a 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.

  • 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 Azure Virtual Desktop client deployment - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
  • Windows Desktop client to multiple devices
  • Hybrid Identity with Entra ID

  • Describe Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity
  • Analyze connection quality in Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Describe Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) bandwidth requirements
  • Configure RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop sample scenariosConfigure RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop sample scenarios
  • Plan and implement Quality of Service for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Plan an Azure Private Link solution for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Create an RDP connection to a Windows VM using Azure Bastion

  • Plan storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data
  • Understand Azure storage management
  • Configure Azure Files tiers
  • Configure Azure NetApp Files tiers
  • Implement storage accounts 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.

  • 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 an Azure Compute Gallery for Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Select an identity strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Select an authentication strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Describe Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Assign RBAC roles to the Azure Virtual Desktop service principals
  • Enforce Microsoft Entra MFA for Azure Virtual Desktop using Conditional Access

  • Security recommendations for Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Connecting your Azure subscriptions to Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Planning Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions
  • Applying Zero Trust principles to an Azure Virtual Desktop deployment
  • Understanding security posture management and threat protection

  • Understanding FSLogix
  • Understanding FSLogix containers
  • Configuring FSLogix Profile Containers
  • Configuring FSLogix Office Containers
  • Configuring profile containers with Cloud Cache
  • Using FSLogix Apps RuleEditor and Rule Sets
  • Creating and implementing Rule Sets for application masking

  • Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Windows
  • Configure session timeout properties
  • Configure user settings through group policies
  • Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature
  • Configure Universal Print
  • Configure device redirections
  • Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients

  • 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.

  • Configure log collection and analysis for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
  • Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
  • Customize Azure Monitor workbooks for Azure Virtual Desktop Insights
  • Optimize for capacity and performance
  • Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
  • Implement scaling plans in host pools

  • Plan for disaster recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Design and implement a backup strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Monitor costs by using Azure Cost Management

Hands-On Lab

  • Deploy host pools and session hosts by using the Azure portal (Entra ID)
  • Manage host pools and session hosts by using the Azure portal
  • Implement monitoring by using Azure Virtual Desktop Insights
  • Connect to session hosts
  • Implement and monitor autoscaling of session hosts
  • Implement Azure Private Link for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Create custom session host images by using image templates

Certification Details of AZ-140 Training Course

    • By earning AZ-140 certificate, you will be gaining technical skills required to configure and manage the virtual desktops in efficient way.

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The exam covers various aspects of Azure Virtual Desktop, including planning and implementing the infrastructure, configuring session host virtual machines, managing user profiles and data, optimizing performance, and monitoring and troubleshooting AVD environments.

The AZ-140 certification is typically valid for two years. To maintain your certification, you may need to pass a recertification exam, stay up-to-date with the evolving technology, or meet other requirements specified by Microsoft. Be sure to check the certification website for the latest information on maintaining your AZ-140 certification.

The passing score may vary, so it's important to check the official Microsoft certification website for the most up-to-date information on the passing criteria for the AZ-140 certification.

IT administrators, cloud architects, and professionals involved in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Azure should consider AZ-140 to demonstrate their skills in configuring and operating Azure Virtual Desktop environments.

To prepare for the AZ-140 exam, you can use official Microsoft learning resources, study guides, practice exams, and hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop. Additionally, you can take relevant courses and explore documentation available on the Microsoft website.

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