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Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

By : Ryan Mangan, Neil McLoughlin, Marcel Meurer
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Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

By: Ryan Mangan, Neil McLoughlin, Marcel Meurer

Overview of this book

Acquire in-depth knowledge for designing, building, and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop environments with the updated second edition of Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop. With content aligned with exam objectives, this book will help you ace the Microsoft AZ-140 exam. This book starts with an introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop before delving into the intricacies of planning and architecting its infrastructure. As you progress, you’ll learn about the implementation process, with an emphasis on best practices and effective strategies. You’ll explore key areas such as managing and controlling access, advanced monitoring with the new Azure Monitoring Agent, and advanced application deployment. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with essential features like the MSIX app attach, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Beyond advancing your skills, this book is a crucial resource for those preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification. By the end of this book, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the Azure Virtual Desktop environment, from design to implementation.
Table of Contents (30 chapters)
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Part 1:Introduction
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Part 2:Planning an Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Part 3:Implementing an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Part 4:Managing Access and Security
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Part 5:Managing User Environments and Apps
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Part 6:Monitoring and Maintaining an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Final Assessment

What is MSIX app attach?

MSIX app attach is a relatively recent technology advancement and an addition to the Azure Virtual Desktop feature portfolio. This technology facilitates the delivery of applications to a user session within Azure Virtual Desktop by dynamically attaching the applications in an MSIX image. This new capability delivers applications upon logon and/or in-session, hence the term dynamic.

One of the critical benefits of MSIX app attach over other application delivery technologies is that it has been designed to deliver applications that do not impact or delay user login times. It also offers reduced management that IT needs to perform as applications are not installed natively on the Azure Virtual Desktop image. This allows organizations to modernize/enhance their virtual desktop estate and move from dedicated/specific virtual machines for applications. When using MSIX app attach, applications are delivered dynamically to any VM that a user may log in to. This...

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