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Microsoft Certified: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140)

This AZ-140 training prepares you to design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and remote apps for any device. Earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification validates your expertise in configuring host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix storage. Whether you are migrating on-premises VDI to the cloud, or optimizing existing virtual desktops, this course provides the hands-on training needed to earn Microsoft’s premier desktop virtualization certification and pass the AZ-140 exam.

Updated February 2024

18Skills
142Videos
16h 24mTotal
142 videos16h 24m

Who This Course Is For

This Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) training is considered associate-level Azure training, which means it was designed for systems admins. This Azure skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with Microsoft's cloud computing platform and experienced systems admins looking to validate their Azure skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Plan out a new Azure virtual desktop infrastructure
  • Implement a virtual desktop infrastructure with identity and security in mind
  • Plan the implementation of user environments and applications
  • Configure and manage storage for FSLogix user profiles and app data
  • Optimize and automate session host capacity with autoscaling and images
  • Monitor and maintain an existing Azure VD infrastructure

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Getting Primed on Powershell1h 1m
  • Premium skill.Deploy Infrastructure from ARM Templates60m
  • Premium skill.Plan for Azure VDI52m
  • Premium skill.Deploy a Basic Virtual Desktop54m
  • Premium skill.Build IPSec Tunnels to Azure50m
  • Premium skill.Plan for VDI Networking58m
  • Premium skill.Plan and Implement RDP Shortpath50m
  • Premium skill.Implement a Domain-Based Host Pool52m
  • Premium skill.Deploy Azure VDI with Powershell1h 18m
  • Premium skill.Implement Storage Resources for VDI53m
  • Premium skill.Implement FSLogix Profile Containers46m
  • Premium skill.Create Golden Images in Azure57m
  • Premium skill.Install Apps in Images Using Image Builder44m
  • Premium skill.Implement Advanced FSLogix Configurations1h 2m
  • Premium skill.Customize the User Experience51m
  • Premium skill.Publish Apps to End Users48m
  • Premium skill.Implement a Disaster Recovery Strategy50m
  • Premium skill.Monitor and Secure Azure VDI57m

Readiness check

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  • Questions generated from this course's own lesson transcripts — what gets measured is exactly what gets taught
  • Instant, per-learner results that show whether the prerequisite foundation is in place
  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes

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