Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and its implementation in a variety of environments. You'll gain proficiency in automating deployment tasks, managing resources, and ensuring proper network connectivity within an AVD environment. The course is structured to first give you a solid overview of Azure Virtual Desktop, then move into the essential elements such as host pools, session hosts, licensing, and storage management. You’ll dive deep into configuring the infrastructure, including network settings, automation, and integrating Azure services like NetApp Files and FSLogix. The next section covers the critical aspects of identity management and security, with a focus on multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and monitoring security using Azure tools. In the final sections, you will explore user and app management, including managing session properties, utilizing cloud-based storage, and optimizing virtual desktop experiences with Teams, Universal Print, and MSIX App Attach. Monitoring, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning will also be covered. By the end of the course, you will be well-equipped to manage, troubleshoot, and optimize an Azure Virtual Desktop environment. Ideal for IT professionals or cloud administrators with basic knowledge of Azure services and cloud computing. Prior experience with Microsoft Azure or virtual desktop infrastructure is recommended.

Syllabus

Course Overview

In this module, we will introduce the key concepts of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, outline the course structure, and provide an overview of the topics covered. This will help you understand how each section contributes to preparing you for AVD management and the AZ-140 certification.

The Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

In this module, we will delve into the Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, focusing on prerequisites, networking, host pool configuration, and storage planning. You'll also explore automation, licensing, and optimizing resource allocation for AVD deployments.

Azure Virtual Desktop Identity and Security

In this module, we will focus on the identity and security configurations for Azure Virtual Desktop, covering authentication options, security best practices, and how to ensure your AVD deployment is secure through tools like Microsoft Defender and Azure Bastion.

Azure Virtual Desktop Users and Apps

In this module, we will explore how to manage users and applications in Azure Virtual Desktop, focusing on FSLogix for profile management, app deployment strategies like MSIX, and user customization to provide an optimized remote working experience.

Azure Virtual Desktop Monitoring

In this module, we will guide you through the monitoring and maintenance aspects of Azure Virtual Desktop, including the use of Azure Monitor, autoscaling, backup strategies, and disaster recovery to ensure your AVD environment remains reliable and efficient.