1 – Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Components and architecture
• Desktop types and VM sizing
• Azure pricing and limitations

2 – Design the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Network requirements and estimators
• Host pool balancing and configuration
• Metadata locations and performance planning

3 – Design for User Identities and Profiles

• Licensing models and storage options
• Desktop client deployment
• Hybrid identity and Microsoft Entra Connect

4 – Implement and Manage Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

• RDP Shortpath setup and bandwidth needs
• Azure Private Link and Bastion
• Network Watcher and connectivity

5 – Implement and Manage Storage

• Storage tiers and Azure Files
• Azure NetApp Files for user data

6 – Create and Configure Host Pools and Session Hosts

• Prerequisites and planning
• Create host pools and add session hosts
• Customize RDP properties

7 – Create and Manage Session Host Images

• Golden image creation and updates
• Licensing and language packs

8 – Manage Access for Azure Virtual Desktop

• RBAC and identity strategies
• Conditional Access and Entra MFA
• Integration with Microsoft Intune

9 – Manage Security for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Defender for Endpoint and Zero Trust
• Security posture and threat protection

10 – Implement and Manage FSLogix

• Profile and Office Containers
• Cloud Cache and App Masking

11 – Configure User Experience Settings

• Start VM on Connect
• Device redirection and Universal Print

12 – Install and Configure Apps on a Session Host

• Application groups and RemoteApps
• Microsoft Teams and OneDrive in multisession

13 – Monitor and Manage Performance and Health

• Azure Monitor and Advisor
• Host pool scaling and cost management

14 – Plan and Implement Updates, Backups, and Disaster Recovery

• Backup and recovery strategies
• Azure Cost Management and optimization