Azure Virtual Desktop Specialist: Exam Study Guide - AZ-140

Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Exam Overview and Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop
	Technical Requirements
	Preparing for a Microsoft Exam
		Accessing Resources to Prepare for the Exam
		Accessing a Microsoft 365 Subscription
		Exam Locations
		Microsoft Exam Format
	Accessing Resources and Microsoft Learn
		Microsoft Exam Information Pages
	Creating a Microsoft 365 and Azure Trial Account
		Microsoft 365 Trial Subscription
		Obtaining an Azure Subscription
	Introduction to the AZ-140 Exam Objectives
	Why You Should Take This Exam
	Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop
		Key Capabilities
	Summary
Chapter 2: Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
	Technical Requirements
	Designing the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
		Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
		Components
		Pooled and Personal Desktops
		Setting Up Azure Resources and Assigning Roles and Licenses
	Designing for User Identities and Profiles
		Identity Requirements
		Configuring a Consistent Sign-In Experience
		Active Directory Domain Services for AVD
		Assigning Microsoft 365 Licenses
			Assign Microsoft 365 Licenses via the Licenses Page in the Admin Portal
			Assign Microsoft 365 Licenses via the Active Users Page in the Admin Portal
		Microsoft.DesktopVirtualzation Provider Registration
	Knowledge Check
		Check Your Knowledge
	Summary
Chapter 3: Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
	Technical Requirements
	Implementing and Managing Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
		Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop Network Connectivity
		Session Connectivity
		Reverse Connect Transport
		Session Host Communication Channel
		User Connection Sequence
		Managing Connectivity to the Internet and On-Premises Networks
			Configure a VPN Gateway via Azure Portal
			Configuring a VPN Connection via PowerShell
			Configure the Local Gateway via PowerShell
	Implementing and Managing Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
		Creating FSLogix Profiles for Azure Virtual Desktops
			Enable Azure Active Directory Authentication
			Assign a Role to AAD DC Administrators
			Assign a Role to Non-Administrator Azure Virtual Desktop Users
			Create a File Share to Store the User Profile Virtual Disks
			Get the Storage Account Access Keys
			Get a File Path Share
			Install the FSLogix Software for Non-Gallery Images
			Configure FSLogix
			Create the FSLogix Profile
	Creating and Configuring Hostpools and Session Hosts
		Hostpools
		Application Groups
		Workspaces
		Virtual Machines
		Image Types
		Creating a Hostpool by Utilizing the Azure Portal
		Creating a Hostpool by Utilizing PowerShell
		Assigning the Desktop Application to Users
		Assigning Users to the Application Group
		Managing Hostpool Settings
			Connection Information
			Session Behavior
			Device Redirection
				Audio and Video
				Local Devices and Resources
			Display Settings
			Advanced Settings
	Creating and Configuring Session Host Images
		Creating a Gold Image
			Create a Virtual Machine
				On-Premises Image Creation
				Generate URL for Downloading
			Local Image Creation
			Image Capture
			Add New Session Hosts to an Existing Hostpool
	Knowledge Check
		Check Your Knowledge
	Summary
Chapter 4: Manage Access and Security to Azure Virtual Desktop
	Technical Requirements
	Managing Access to Azure Virtual Desktop
		Built-in Roles for Azure Virtual Desktop
		Assigning Role-Based Assignment to Azure Virtual Desktop
			Assign Role-Based Assignment via Admin Center
			Assign Role-Based Assignment via PowerShell
		Delegated Access in Azure Virtual Desktop
			Add an Azure AD User to an Application Group via Azure Admin Center
			Add an Azure AD User to an Application Group via PowerShell
		Azure Virtual Desktop Integration with Intune
	Managing Security on Azure Virtual Desktop
		Configuring a Conditional Access Policy to Enable MFA
		Azure Virtual Desktop Security Best Practices
			Multi-Factor Authentication
			Configure Conditional Access
			Audit Logs
			Utilize Azure Monitor
			Utilize RemoteApps
		Security Best Practices: Session Hosts
			Endpoint Detection and Response
			Endpoint Protection
			Patch Management
		Azure Security Center Integration with AVD
		Enabling Azure Security Center for Azure Virtual Desktop
	Knowledge Check
		Check Your Knowledge
	Summary
Chapter 5: Manage User Environments and Apps
	Technical Requirements
	Implementing and Managing FSLogix
		What Is FSLogix?
		FSLogix Key Capabilities
		FSLogix Licensing Requirements
		Configuring Cloud Cache
			Configure Cloud Cache for SMB: Profile Containers
			Configure Cloud Cache for SMB: Office Containers
			Configure Cloud Cache: Azure Page Blobs
		Migrating Files in Azure Storage
			Deploy Azure File Sync
			Register the Windows Server with the Storage Sync Service
			Create a Sync Group and Cloud Endpoint
			Create a Server Endpoint
	Configuring User Experience Settings
		Universal Print
			Deploy Universal Print
	Installing and Configuring Apps on a Session Host
		RemoteApp Application Groups
			Implement a RemoteApp Group
		FSLogix Application Masking
		Using MSIX App Attach
		Integrating OneDrive for Business with AVD
		Integrating Microsoft Teams with AVD
	Knowledge Check
		Check Your Knowledge
	Summary
Chapter 6: Monitor and Maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
	Technical Requirements
	Planning and Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
		Which Components Do You Need to Protect?
		Azure BCP Options for Azure Virtual Desktop
			Availability Sets
			Availability Zones
			Region Pairing
			Azure Site Recovery
			Azure Backup
		DR Objectives and Metrics
			Back Up a Session Host with Azure Backup
			Restore a VM
	Automating Azure Virtual Desktop Management Tasks
		Using Autoscale for Azure Virtual Desktop Hostpools
	Monitoring and Managing Performance and Health
		Log Analytics
		Resource Diagnostics
		Hostpool Diagnostics
		Workspace Diagnostics
		Session Host Data Settings
		Workspace Performance Counters
		Windows Event Logs
		Utilizing Azure Advisor with Azure Virtual Desktop
	Knowledge Check
		Check Your Knowledge
	Summary
Knowledge Check Answers
Index