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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

Identifying an OS for an AVD implementation

In this section, we will cover the different OSs available to you.

Supported Azure OS images

AVD supports the following OS images:

  • Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session
  • Windows 11 Enterprise
  • Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session
  • Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016

Importantly, AVD does not support x86 (32-bit) OSs.

What is Windows 11 multi-session?

Windows 11 multi-session is a Remote Desktop session host offering that allows multiple concurrent remote user sessions. Previously with on-premises desktop virtualization solutions such as RDS, you had no option but to use multi-session using Windows Server OSs.

This new version gives users the same Windows 11 desktop experience rather than a server desktop UI. Organizations can also benefit from multi-session cost benefits and use existing per-user Windows licensing rather than the traditional RDS...

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