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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) Course

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Secure virtual desktops with Azure and learn how to deploy, manage and optimize virtual desktop infrastructure for enhanced productivity and security.

course: Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140)

Duration: 4 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure AZ-140

Prepares for Certification: Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty

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Overview

The Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) course teaches you to design, deploy, and manage virtual desktop infrastructure in Azure. You will gain skills in user access, security, performance optimization, and monitoring of Azure Virtual Desktop environments. This instructor-led training prepares you for the AZ-140 exam and the Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Practice test
Pre-reading
Personal Learning Path
Certification Guarantee
Email, chat and phone support

Who is the Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) training course for?

The Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop certification (AZ-140) is intended for IT professionals and cloud architects who want to demonstrate their proficiency in implementing and managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using Microsoft Azure. The certification exam covers various topics such as planning and implementing Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure, deploying and managing virtual desktops and apps, configuring virtual desktop infrastructure and client experience, managing security and compliance for Azure Virtual Desktop, and monitoring and troubleshooting Azure Virtual Desktop.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our Azure Virtual Desktop course.

Design the Windows Virtual Desktop architecture

Assess existing physical and virtual desktop environments
Assess network capacity and speed requirements for Windows Virtual Desktop
Recommend an operating system for a Windows Virtual Desktop implementation
Plan and configure name resolution for Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory

Domain Services (Azure AD DS)

Plan a host pools architecture
Recommend resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
Configure a location for the Windows Virtual Desktop metadata
Calculate and recommend a configuration for performance requirements
Calculate and recommend a configuration for Azure Virtual Machine capacity requirements

Design for user identities and profiles

Select an appropriate licensing model for Windows Virtual Desktop based on requirements
Recommend an appropriate storage solution (including Azure NetApp Files versus Azure Files)
Plan for Windows Virtual Desktop client deployment
Plan for user profiles
Recommend a solution for network connectivity
Plan for Azure AD Connect for user identities

Implement and manage networking for Windows Virtual Desktop

Implement Azure virtual network connectivity
Manage connectivity to the internet and onpremises networks
Implement and manage network security
Manage Windows Virtual Desktop session hosts by using Azure Bastion
Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity

Implement and manage storage for Windows Virtual Desktop

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

Create and configure host pools and session hosts

Create a host pool by using the Azure portal
Automate creation of Windows Virtual Desktop host and host pools by using PowerShell,

Command-Line Interface (CLI), and Azure Resource Manager templates

Create a host pool based on Windows client or Windows Server session hosts
Configure host pool settings
Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client or Windows Server
Assign users to host pools
Apply OS and application updates to a running Windows Virtual Desktop host
Apply security and compliance settings to session hosts

Create and manage session host images

Create a gold image
Modify a session host image
Install language packs in Windows Virtual Desktop
Deploy a session host by using a custom image
Plan for image update and management
Create and use a Shared Image Gallery
Troubleshoot OS issues related to Windows Virtual Desktop

Manage access

Plan and implement Azure roles and rolebased access control (RBAC) for Windows

Virtual Desktop

Manage local roles, groups and rights assignment on Windows Virtual Desktop session hosts
Configure user restrictions by using Azure AD group policies and AD policies

Manage security

Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to Windows Virtual

Desktop

Plan and implement multifactor authentication in Windows Virtual Desktop
Manage security by using Azure Security Center
Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus for session hosts

Implement and manage FSLogix

Plan for FSLogix
Install and configure FSLogix
Configure Profile Containers
Configure Cloud Cache
Migrate user profiles to FSLogix

Configure user experience settings

Configure Universal Print
Configure user settings through group policies and Endpoint Manager policies
Configure persistent and nonpersistent desktop environments
Configure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties on a host pool
Configure session timeout properties
Troubleshoot user profile issues
Troubleshoot Windows Virtual Desktop clients

Install and configure apps on a session host

Configure dynamic application delivery by using MSIX App Attach
Implement application masking
Deploy an application as a RemoteApp
Implement and manage OneDrive for Business for a multisession environment
Implement and manage Microsoft Teams AV Redirect
Implement and manage browsers and internet access for Windows Virtual Desktop sessions
Create and configure an application group
Troubleshoot application issues related to Windows Virtual Desktop

Plan and implement business continuity and disaster recovery

Plan and implement a disaster recovery plan for Windows Virtual Desktop
Design a backup strategy for Windows Virtual Desktop
Configure backup and restore for FSLogix user profiles, personal virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs), and golden images

Automate Windows Virtual Desktop management tasks

Configure automation for Windows Virtual Desktop
Automate management of host pools, session hosts, and user sessions by using

PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Implement autoscaling in host pools

Monitor and manage performance and health

Monitor Windows Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
Monitor Windows Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
Customize Azure Monitor workbooks for Windows Virtual Desktop monitoring
Optimize session host capacity and performance
Manage active sessions and application groups
Monitor and optimize autoscaling results

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our Azure Virtual Desktop course.

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we also have great success with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. To take the AZ-140 course, however, some prior knowledge is required.

This prior knowledge gives you the perfect starting point for taking the course:

Experience in Azure technologies, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backups, resilience, and disaster recovery.
Understand on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Windows Virtual Desktop.
Azure portal and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) for more efficient automation.
Expert Azure administration skills.security; manage user environments and apps; and monitor and maintain a Windows Virtual Desktop infrastructure.

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Tiago Costa

With a long-standing reputation as a Microsoft MVP and MCT, Tiago Costa delivers LIVE training that blends expert knowledge with real-world application. His courses help professionals build hands-on cloud skills and prepare effectively for Microsoft certifications.

Meet the Instructor: Tiago Costa

At Readynez, we believe world-class training starts with world-class instructors - and Tiago Costa is a prime example.

With over 20 years of experience delivering Microsoft Cloud & AI solutions (including to Fortune 500 companies), Tiago brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and real-world perspective to every course.

50+ Microsoft certifications.
Microsoft MVP since 2016 & Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2006. 
Speaker, architect, and trusted advisor to global enterprises.

As a dedicated community leader, an independent contractor and founder of the Azure & AI Portugal User Group, Tiago is passionate about helping others grow their careers through knowledge sharing and practical skills.

When you train with Tiago, you’re not just learning from certified professionals...
You’re learning from a global leader.

Find your next Microsoft course with Tiago Costa here: https://www.readynez.com/en/training/courses/all/

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Michel Aguilera

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management.

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management. During his 20 year IT career he has acquired a wide range of skills, both technical and management wise. He is a keen lover of challenges and keeps up to date with market expectations. Having a multi-cultural approach, he can even train in 5 different languages with ease.

In addition to this, he is very experienced as a hands-on consultant and has worked with various integrations and migrations including Windows migrations, Datacenter consolidations, multiple solution integrations, ITSM implementations. He is also an expert on Cloud environments and in virtualization techniques as well (Operating systems and applications).

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Marc Michault

Marc is a dedicated trainer at heart and has been training clients in Microsoft enterprise technologies for about twenty years.

Marc has been training clients in Microsoft enterprise technologies for about twenty years, and has vast experience with demonstrating and implementing Microsoft's latest enterprise technologies for both small and large enterprises.

Marc is a dedicated trainer at heart and thrives with ensuring the technical readiness of Microsoft Partners on upcoming solutions, in collaboration with different Microsoft subsidiaries.

He refers to himself as a perfect example of the “Alpine Geek” (Nerdus Alpinus), having delivered courses in two languages and multiple countries for over twenty years, but living in a three-hundred year old chalet in the Swiss Alps that only got broadband Internet in 2009.

He often works with Microsoft subsidiaries, particularly around Partner Readiness, and has presented at various Microsoft events (TechED, TechDays, MCT Summits). He currently serves the Microsoft Certified Trainer community as the MCT Regional Lead for Switzerland.

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FAQ

FAQs for the Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) course.

What is Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification?

Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification validates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using Azure Virtual Desktop. It demonstrates proficiency in creating secure and scalable virtualized environments for remote desktop access.

How do I prepare for the AZ-140 exam?

Readynez's Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop course (AZ-140) is your gateway to mastering virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure. Prepare for the exam and become certified in deploying and managing virtual desktop environments. Join us to gain the skills and knowledge needed to leverage Azure Virtual Desktop for enhanced productivity and efficiency.

What are the prerequisites for Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification?

Prerequisites for Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification include fundamental knowledge of Azure services, virtualization concepts, and remote desktop infrastructure. While there are no mandatory prerequisites, having hands-on experience with Azure services and virtual desktop solutions is beneficial for exam preparation.

How much does the AZ-140 exam cost?

Most of the Microsoft certification exams, including the AZ-140 cost around €142.

What topics are covered in the AZ-140 exam?

The AZ-140 exam covers topics such as Azure Virtual Desktop architecture, deployment methods, management tools, security features, user experience optimization, and integration with other Azure services. It assesses candidates' abilities to design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments effectively.

Is Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification worth it for my career?

Yes, Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification is valuable for professionals seeking to specialize in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using Azure Virtual Desktop. It demonstrates expertise in creating secure and scalable virtualized environments, opening up career opportunities in cloud infrastructure and desktop virtualization roles.

How long does it take to become Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certified?

The time it takes to become Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certified varies depending on individual experience, study habits, and dedication. Typically, candidates spend several weeks to a few months preparing for the AZ-140 exam by studying relevant materials and gaining hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.

Can I take the AZ-140 exam online?

Yes, the AZ-140 exam can be taken online from the comfort of your own home or office. Microsoft offers online proctoring options for many of its certification exams, including the AZ-140 exam. Ensure your computer meets the technical requirements and follow the registration process to schedule your online exam session.

How easy or difficult is it to pass the AZ-140 exam?

The difficulty of passing the AZ-140 exam varies based on individual experience, preparation, and familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop concepts and technologies. Candidates with a solid understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop architecture, deployment, and management, combined with effective study strategies, are more likely to succeed in passing the exam.

What is the passing score for the AZ-140 exam?

The passing score for the AZ-140 is 700 out of 1000.

How can I maintain my Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification?

Maintain your Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification by staying updated with the latest Azure Virtual Desktop features, updates, and best practices. Engage in continuous learning through relevant training programs, webinars, and community forums. Additionally, complete recertification requirements as outlined by Microsoft to ensure your certification remains current.

How much salary can I get after getting Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certified?

Salary potential after obtaining Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop certification varies depending on factors such as location, industry, experience, and job role. Professionals with expertise in designing and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments can command competitive salaries in cloud infrastructure and desktop virtualization roles, offering excellent earning potential.

Reviews

Feedback from our Azure Virtual Desktop delegates.

Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.