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AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Last Updated: 04-09-2025

This in-depth AZ-140 course is designed for IT professionals and system administrators aiming to master the deployment, configuration, and management of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification by learning how to build scalable virtual desktop infrastructures in the cloud.

You’ll gain hands-on experience deploying AVD, optimizing performance, managing user environments, and implementing robust security controls. The course covers best practices for monitoring and maintaining Azure Virtual Desktop to ensure seamless, secure access for remote users.

Whether you’re preparing for the AZ-140 certification exam or advancing your skills in cloud-based desktop management, this course provides the expertise needed to design, configure, and operate Azure Virtual Desktop solutions effectively.

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Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, it is recommended that you have:

  • Basic knowledge of Azure services, particularly those related to Azure Compute and Azure Storage (having completed AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is beneficial).
  • Familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
  • Experience with Windows 10/11 and desktop management, particularly in virtualized environments.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts and Azure networking (preferably having completed AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator).
  • Experience in Azure portal management and creating Azure resources.

Learning Objectives

The AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course covers everything you need to know about deploying, configuring, and managing virtual desktop environments on Microsoft Azure. Key topics include:

  • Planning and implementing an Azure Virtual Desktop architecture: Design and configure the underlying architecture for AVD, including storage, networking, and identity management.
  • Deploying and managing virtual desktops: Learn how to deploy Windows 10/11 multi-session, virtual desktops, and manage user profiles and session hosts.
  • Configuring networking and security: Design and implement secure networking solutions to ensure seamless virtual desktop connectivity. Learn how to integrate Azure AD, configure conditional access, and enforce security policies.
  • Managing user profiles and data: Implement FSLogix for managing user profiles and optimizing storage for virtual desktops.
  • Optimizing performance and monitoring AVD: Learn how to monitor and troubleshoot performance issues using Azure Monitor and Azure Automation.
  • Configuring and managing session hosts and applications: Set up and manage host pools, session hosts, and application virtualization using Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
  • Implementing business continuity and disaster recovery: Learn strategies for backup, recovery, and scaling virtual desktop solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.

Upon completing the course, you will be fully prepared to implement and manage a secure, scalable, and efficient Azure Virtual Desktop environment and ready for the AZ-140 certification exam.

Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

  • IT professionals and system administrators responsible for configuring and managing virtual desktop infrastructures in Microsoft Azure.
  • Azure administrators looking to specialize in Azure Virtual Desktop management and optimization.
  • Candidates preparing for the AZ-140 certification exam and wishing to gain expertise in deploying and operating AVD solutions.
  • Organizations aiming to transition to a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) model in the cloud, seeking to train their IT teams.
  • Cloud architects who want to add virtual desktop management to their Azure skill set.

Course Modules

Learning Path 1: Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation

Modules:

  1. Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

  2. Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture

  3. Design for user identities and profiles

Learning Path 2: Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

Modules:

  1. Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

  2. Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

  3. Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop

  4. Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop

Learning Path 3: Manage access and security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Modules:

  1. Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop

  2. Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Learning Path 4: Manage user environments and apps for Azure Virtual Desktop

Modules:

  1. Implement and manage FSLogix

  2. Configure user experience settings

  3. Install and configure apps on a session host

Learning Path 5: Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

Modules:

  1. Monitor and manage performance and health

  2. Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery

Course FAQs

This certification helps IT professionals excel in: Cloud-based remote desktop solutions Hybrid workplace management Azure Virtual Desktop implementation & security Optimizing enterprise virtualization strategies
Yes! The exam includes real-world Azure Virtual Desktop scenarios, covering deployment, scaling, and performance optimization.
Yes! FSLogix is a key component in user profile management, ensuring a smooth roaming profile experience in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Conditional Access policies for AVD logins Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for AVD management Secure network configuration (NSGs, Firewall) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for remote access

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