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AZ-140 Configuring & Operating MS Azure Virtual Desktop AVD

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Overview

Get prepared for the AZ-140 exam with instructor led labs and hands on simulations available 24/7

What you'll learn:
  • Learn the concepts and perform hands on activities needed to pass the AZ-140 exam
  • Gain a tremendous amount of knowledge involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) Services
  • Get loads of hands on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) Services
  • Utilize hands on simulations that can be access anytime, anywhere!

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 COVEREDINCLUDINGHANDSONLECTUREANDPRACTICETUTORIALS:

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

Taught by

John Christopher

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