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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
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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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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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Conventions used
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Part 1:Introduction
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Part 1:Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop
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Desktop virtualization
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Azure Virtual Desktop – What is it?
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Comparing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
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How does Azure Virtual Desktop work?
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What’s managed by Microsoft and what you manage
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Azure Virtual Desktop Stack HCI
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Summary
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Part 2:Planning an Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Part 2:Planning an Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Chapter 2: Designing the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Chapter 2: Designing the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
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Assessing existing physical and virtual desktop environments
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Assessing the network capacity and speed requirements for AVD
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Identifying an OS for an AVD implementation
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Planning and configuring name resolution for AD and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
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Planning a host pool architecture
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Resource groups, subscriptions, and management group limits
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Configuring the location for the AVD metadata
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Calculating and recommending a configuration for capacity and performance requirements
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Summary
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Questions
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Further reading
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Chapter 3: Designing for User Identities and Profiles
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Chapter 3: Designing for User Identities and Profiles
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Selecting a licensing model for your Azure Virtual Desktop deployment
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Planning for user profiles
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Planning for Windows Remote Desktop client deployment
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Summarizing the prerequisites for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 4: Implementing and Managing Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Chapter 4: Implementing and Managing Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Implementing Azure VNet connectivity
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Managing connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks
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Implementing and managing network security
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Managing AVD session hosts using Azure Bastion
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Monitoring and troubleshooting network connectivity
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 5: Implementing and Managing Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Chapter 5: Implementing and Managing Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Configuring storage for FSLogix components
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Configuring storage accounts
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Configuring file shares
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Configuring disks
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Summary
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Further reading
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Part 3:Implementing an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Part 3:Implementing an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Chapter 6: Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts
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Chapter 6: Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts
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Creating a host pool by using the Azure portal
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Automating the creation of AVD hosts and host pools
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 7: Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pools
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Chapter 7: Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pools
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Windows Server session host licensing
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Configuring host pool settings
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Summary
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Chapter 8: Entra ID Join for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Chapter 8: Entra ID Join for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Prerequisites
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Deploying an Entra ID-joined host pool
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Enabling user access
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Enabling Microsoft Entra authentication for RDP
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Configuring local admin access
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Summary
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Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Session Host Images
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Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Session Host Images
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Creating a golden image
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Custom image templates
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Modifying a session host image
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Creating and using an ACG
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Troubleshooting OS issues related to AVD
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Summary
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Questions
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Part 4:Managing Access and Security
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Part 4:Managing Access and Security
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Chapter 10: Managing Access
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Chapter 10: Managing Access
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Introduction to Azure RBAC
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Planning and implementing Azure roles and RBAC for AVD
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Managing local roles, groups, and rights assignments on AVD session hosts
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 11: Managing Security
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Chapter 11: Managing Security
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Introduction to MFA
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How does Entra MFA Work?
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Planning and implementing MFA
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Managing security by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and AVD
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Enabling enhanced security for AVD
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Configuring Microsoft Defender Antivirus for session hosts
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Summary
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Questions
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Part 5:Managing User Environments and Apps
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Part 5:Managing User Environments and Apps
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Chapter 12: Implementing and Managing FSLogix
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Chapter 12: Implementing and Managing FSLogix
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Installing and configuring FSLogix
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Configuring antivirus exclusions
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Cloud Cache
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Microsoft Teams integration
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FSLogix profile container best practices
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 13: Configuring User Experience Settings
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Chapter 13: Configuring User Experience Settings
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Configuring Universal Print
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Configuring user settings using Microsoft Intune
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Start VM on Connect
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Enabling screen capture protection for AVD
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Enabling watermarking
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Troubleshooting FSLogix profile issues
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Troubleshooting AVD client issues
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Summary
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Further reading
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Questions
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Chapter 14: MSIX App Attach
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Chapter 14: MSIX App Attach
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Configuring dynamic application delivery by using MSIX app attach
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What is MSIX?
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What does it look like inside MSIX?
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What is MSIX app attach?
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MSIX app attach terminology
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An overview on how MSIX app attach works
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Prerequisites
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Creating an MSIX package
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Creating an MSIX image
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Configuring Azure Files for MSIX app attach
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Importing the code-signed certificate
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Uploading MSIX images to Azure Files
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Configuring MSIX app attach
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Publishing an MSIX app to a RemoteApp application group
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Troubleshooting MSIX app attach
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App attach (public preview)
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Summary
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Further reading
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Chapter 15: Configuring Apps on a Session Host
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Chapter 15: Configuring Apps on a Session Host
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Application masking
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Implementing and managing Microsoft Teams AV redirection
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Implementing and managing multimedia redirection
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Managing internet access for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions
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What are VM applications?
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Summary
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Questions
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Part 6:Monitoring and Maintaining an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Part 6:Monitoring and Maintaining an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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Chapter 16: Planning and Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
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Chapter 16: Planning and Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
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Designing a backup strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Planning and implementing a disaster recovery plan for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Configuring backup and restore for FSLogix user profiles, personal virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs), and golden images
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Summary
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Chapter 17: Automating Azure Virtual Desktop Management Tasks
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Chapter 17: Automating Azure Virtual Desktop Management Tasks
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Creating an Automation account for Azure Virtual Desktop
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Automating the management of host pools, session hosts, and user sessions using PowerShell
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Autoscale – scaling plans
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Summary
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Chapter 18: Monitoring and Managing Performance and Health
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Chapter 18: Monitoring and Managing Performance and Health
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Configuring Azure Monitor for AVD
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Using Insights
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Introduction to Kusto
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Using Azure Advisor for AVD
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Summary
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Questions
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Chapter 19: Azure Virtual Desktop’s Quickstart Feature
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Chapter 19: Azure Virtual Desktop’s Quickstart Feature
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How the Quickstart feature works
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Using the Quickstart feature with Entra ID Domain Services (Entra ID DS)
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Using the Quickstart feature without an identity provider
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Post-deployment cleanup
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Troubleshooting the Quickstart feature
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Summary
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Questions
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Final Assessment
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Final Assessment
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Questions
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Answers
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Index
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Index
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Why subscribe?
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Appendix
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Microsoft Resources and Microsoft Learn
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Azure Virtual Desktop community shout-outs!
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Cool vendors
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Introducing EtherAssist – the premier AI technical assistant
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Level up at AVD TechFest
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Summary

Creating an MSIX package

Before we can create an MSIX image, we need the application in the correct format, which is an MSIX package. You will first need to package your application with the MSIX packaging tool or a third-party tool such as TMEditX.

Important note

MSIX app attach does not support automatic application updates. Therefore, you must disable automatic updates on the operating system. Otherwise, you could end up with unusable applications for the end user(s) if updates occur. It is also important to note that you may need to turn off auto-updating within the application if it supports such a feature.

To turn off automatic updates on the operating system image, you need to run the following script within Command Prompt:

rem Disable Store auto-update:
reg add HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore /v AutoDownload /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Schtasks /Change /Tn "\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\Automatic app update" /Disable
Schtasks /Change /Tn &quot...

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