Course Outline
Module 1: Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation for Government
In this module, you will learn how to assess existing physical and virtual desktop environments, plan and configure name resolution for Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), and plan for Azure Virtual Desktop client deployments. This training is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.
Lessons
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Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture for government
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Design user identities and profiles for government use
Lab : Prepare for deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop (Azure AD DS)
Lab : Prepare for deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Understand Azure Virtual Desktop components
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Understand personal and pooled desktops for government environments
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Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation in a government context
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Plan a host pools architecture for government use
Module 2: Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
In this module, you will learn how to manage connectivity to the Internet and on-premises networks, create a host pool using the Azure portal, deploy host pools using Azure Resource Manager templates, apply OS and application updates to a running Azure Virtual Desktop host, and create a master image. This training emphasizes alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.
Lessons
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Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop for government
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Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop in a government context
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Create and configure host pools and session hosts for government use
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Create and manage session host images for government environments
Lab : Deploy host pools and session hosts using the Azure portal (AD DS)
Lab : Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop (Azure AD DS)
Lab : Deploy host pools and hosts using Azure Resource Manager templates
Lab : Deploy and manage host pools and hosts using PowerShell
Lab : Create and configure host pools and session hosts (Azure AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Implement Azure virtual network connectivity for government environments
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Manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks in a government context
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Understand Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity for government use
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Configure an Azure Virtual Desktop session host using Azure Bastion for government environments
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Configure storage for FSLogix components in a government context
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Configure disks and file shares for government use
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Modify a session host image for government environments
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Create and use a Shared Image Gallery (SIG) for government deployments
Module 3: Manage Access and Security
In this module, you will learn how to plan and implement Azure roles and RBAC for Azure Virtual Desktop, implement Conditional Access policies for connections, plan and implement MFA, and manage security using Azure Security Center. This training is tailored to meet the stringent requirements of government agencies.
Lessons
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Manage access for government environments
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Manage security for government use
Lab : Configure Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Manage local roles, groups, and rights assignment on an Azure Virtual Desktop session host in a government context
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Configure user restrictions using AD group policies and Azure AD policies for government environments
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Understand Conditional Access policy components for government use
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Prepare for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)-based Conditional Access for Azure Virtual Desktop in a government context
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Implement Azure AD-based Conditional Access for Azure Virtual Desktop in a government environment
Module 4: Manage User Environments and Apps
In this module, you will learn how to plan for FSLogix, install FSLogix, configure Cloud Cache, deploy an application as a RemoteApp, and implement and manage OneDrive for Business for a multi-session environment. This training is designed to meet the specific needs of government agencies.
Lessons
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Implement and manage FSLogix for government environments
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Configure user experience settings for government use
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Install and configure apps on a session host in a government context
Lab : Implement and manage Azure Virtual Desktop profiles (Azure AD DS)
Lab : Package Windows Azure Desktop applications (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure Profile Containers for government use
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Configure Azure Files to store profile containers for Azure Virtual Desktop in an AAD DS environment for government agencies
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Implement FSLogix based profiles for Azure Virtual Desktop in an Azure AD DS environment for government use
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Implement FSLogix based profiles for Azure Virtual Desktop in a government context
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Prepare for and create MSIX app packages for government environments
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Implement MSIX app attach container for Azure Virtual Desktop in an AD DS environment for government use
Module 5: Monitor and Maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
In this module, you will learn how to plan and implement a disaster recovery plan for Azure Virtual Desktop, configure automation for Azure Virtual Desktop, implement auto-scaling in host pools, and optimize session host capacity and performance. This training is designed to ensure government agencies can effectively manage their Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure.
Lessons
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Plan and implement business continuity and disaster recovery for government environments
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Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks for government use
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Monitor and manage performance and health in a government context
Lab : Implement autoscaling in host pools (AD DS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan and implement a disaster recovery plan for Azure Virtual Desktop in a government context
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Configure automation for Azure Virtual Desktop for government use
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Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop using Azure Monitor for government environments
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Customize Azure Workbooks for Azure Virtual Desktop monitoring in a government context
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Configure auto-scaling of Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts for government use
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Verify auto-scaling of Azure Virtual Desktop session host in a government environment
Testimonials (5)
It was very much what we asked for—and quite a balanced amount of content and exercises that covered the different profiles of the engineers in the company who participated.
Arturo Sanchez - INAIT SA
Course - Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
Assimilable form of classes
Marek - Uniwersytet Szczecinski
Course - AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator
I've got to try out resources that I've never used before.
Daniel - INIT GmbH
Course - Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
The Exercises
Khaled Altawallbeh - Accenture Industrial SS
Course - Azure Machine Learning (AML)
very friendly and helpful