Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop: The ultimate guide to the implementation and management of Azure Virtual Desktop

Ryan Mangan

Mar 2022 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

Learn how to design, implement, configure, and manage your Azure Virtual Desktop environmentKey Features

• Learn everything about designing and deploying an Azure Virtual Desktop environment
• Gain in-depth insights into Azure Virtual Desktop and prepare successfully for the AZ-140 exam
• Explore best practices and expert tips on how to set up Azure Virtual Desktop

Book DescriptionAzure Virtual Desktop is a cloud desktop virtualization platform that securely delivers virtual desktops and remote apps. Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop will guide you through designing, implementing, configuring, and maintaining an Azure Virtual Desktop environment effectively. This book can also be used as an exam preparation guide to help you sit the Microsoft AZ-140 exam. You’ll start with an introduction to the essentials of Azure Virtual Desktop. Next, you’ll get to grips with planning an Azure Virtual Desktop architecture before learning how to implement an Azure Virtual Desktop environment. Moving ahead, you’ll learn how to manage and control access as well as configure security controls on your Azure Virtual Desktop environment. As you progress, you’ll understand how to manage user environments and configure MSIX app attach and other Azure Virtual Desktop features to enhance the user experience. You’ll also learn about the Azure Active Directory (AD) join and getting started feature. Finally, you’ll discover how to monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop environment to help you support your users and diagnose issues when they occur. By the end of this Microsoft Azure book, you’ll have covered all the essential topics you need to know to design and manage Azure Virtual Desktop and prepare for the AZ-140 exam.What you will learn

• Design Azure Virtual Desktop and user identities and profiles
• Implement networking and storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Create and configure session host images and host pools
• Manage access and security for MS Azure Virtual Desktop
• Implement FSLogix Profile Containers and FSLogix Cloud Cache
• Configure user experience and Azure Virtual Desktop features
• Plan and implement business continuity and disaster recovery
• Automate Azure Virtual Desktop tasks

Who this book is for

If you are an IT professional, workspace administrator, architect, or consultant looking to learn about designing, implementing, and managing Azure Virtual Desktop, this book is for you. You’ll also find this book helpful if you’re preparing for the Microsoft AZ-140 exam.

About the author

Ryan Mangan, with over 17 years in the tech industry, specializes in cloud and end-user computing. His deep understanding of end-user computing, virtual desktop products, applications, networks, and virtualization has earned him recognition as a Microsoft MVP and Parallels VIPP, and previously a VMware vExpert, a title held for over a decade. As a Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society and other industry titles, Ryan's professional dedication is evident. An author and speaker, he shares his knowledge, fostering growth in the community. In 2023, he established Efficient Ether, concentrating on cloud optimization, sustainability, and generative AI, demonstrating his commitment to advancing sustainable technology software solutions.