AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
The AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course is designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to design, implement, manage, and maintain enterprise-grade Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. This course aligns directly with the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification and follows the Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator role.Candidates for AZ-140 are generally server or desktop administrators who possess subject matter expertise in virtual desktop technologies and are responsible for creating and managing user desktop experiences in Azure.
In this course, learners will explore how Azure Virtual Desktop integrates with core Azure services such as compute, networking, identity, storage, and monitoring, while also working closely with Azure administrators, Azure architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and Azure security engineers to deliver secure and reliable solutions.By the end of this course, participants will be well prepared to take the AZ-140 certification exam, and also confidently perform the day-to-day responsibilities of an Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator in enterprise organizations:
- Design and deploy an Azure Virtual Desktop environment
- Configure identity, access, and security for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Manage user environments and application delivery
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop deployments
Who should attend AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course ?
For Professionals
The course is ideal for Azure Virtual Desktop Administrators, Server and Desktop Administrators, Desktop Infrastructure and Cloud Architects, System Administrators supporting remote and hybrid work, IT professionals preparing for the AZ-140 certification.
For Businesses
Enterprises should opt for the AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course because the value of this course maps closely to business outcomes, not just technical skills. Enable Secure Hybrid and Remote Work at Scale, Reduce Infrastructure and Operational Costs, Standardize Enterprise Desktop Operations Using Microsoft Best Practices, Improve Security, Compliance, and Governance, Build In‑House Azure Virtual Desktop Expertise, etc.
Prerequisites for the "AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop" Certification Course
Before attending this course, students must have previous experience deploying or administering Azure resources and conceptual knowledge of:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Azure compute technologies such as VMs, containers and serverless solutions
- Virtual desktop concepts and technologies
- Azure virtual networking to include load balancers
- Azure Storage technologies (unstructured and databases)
Key Features of Flexmind AZ-140 Training
This training is delivered by Flexmind through flexible online and offline formats and is designed to align with the most current certification exam requirements. The key features of this training are as follows:
Course Duration
The course has a total duration of 32 hours and is completed over 4 days.
Instructor-Led Training
Delivered by a senior Microsoft Certified Trainer with real-world, enterprise-scale experience in Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.
Microsoft Official Courseware
Delivered by Flexmind using official Microsoft courseware, this program blends study material, hands-on labs, and applied workshops with instructor-led guidance throughout.
Applied Workshop
The final-day applied workshop allows learners to practice their skills by selecting a scenario and building a complete solution, including any required automation.
Course Completion Certificate
Course completion includes certification, formally validating the skills gained and reinforcing professional credibility.
Course Outline
Module 01: Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
- Azure Virtual Desktop for the enterprise
- Azure Virtual Desktop components
- Personal and pooled desktops
- Service updates for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Virtual machine (VM) sizing
- Azure Virtual Desktop pricing
Module 02: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
- Assess network bandwidth and latency requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Azure network round trip latency statistics
- Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
- Balancing host pools
- Recommendations for using subscriptions and management groups
- Configure a location for the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata
- Recommend a configuration for performance requirements
Module 03: Design for user identities and profiles
- Design for user identities and profiles
- Select an appropriate licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop based on requirements
- Personal and multi-session desktop scenarios
- Introduction to FSLogix
- Plan for a Desktop client deployment
- Plan for Azure Virtual Desktop client deployment - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
- Windows Desktop client to multiple devices
- Hybrid Identity with Microsoft Entra ID
- Plan for Entra Connect for user identities
Module 04: Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity
- Analyze connection quality in Azure Virtual Desktop
- Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) bandwidth requirements
- RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop
- RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop sample scenarios
- Plan and implement Quality of Service for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Plan and implement an Azure Private Link solution for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Create an RDP connection to a Windows VM using Azure Bastion
- Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 05: Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Storage options for FSLogix profile containers in Azure Virtual Desktop
- Azure storage management
- Azure Files tiers
- Azure NetApp Files tiers
- Implement storage accounts for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 06: Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Prerequisites for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Operating systems and Azure regions
- Network and Remote Desktop client planning
- Create a host pool
- Apply a license to a session host based on a custom image
- Add session hosts to a host pool
- Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties for a host pool
Module 07: Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Create a golden image in Azure
- Using Azure VM Image Builder
- Create an Azure Virtual Desktop image by using VM Image Builder and PowerShell
- Plan for image update and management
- Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client
- Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 08: Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Selecting an identity strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Selecting an authentication strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Assign RBAC roles to the Azure Virtual Desktop service principals
- Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune
Module 09: Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Security recommendations for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Connect your Azure subscriptions to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions
- Apply Zero Trust principles to an Azure Virtual Desktop deployment
- Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 10: Implement and manage FSLogix
- Overview of FSLogix
- Understanding FSLogix containers
- Configuring FSLogix Profile Containers
- Configuring FSLogix Office Containers
- Configuring profile containers with Cloud Cache
- Using FSLogix Apps RuleEditor and Rule Sets
- Creating and Implementing Rule Sets for Application Masking
Module 11: Configure user experience settings
- Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Windows
- Configure session timeout properties
- Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature
- Configure Universal Print
- Configure device redirections
- Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients
Module 12: Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery
- Create and configure an application group
- Assign users to application groups
- Publish an application as a RemoteApp
- Implement and manage OneDrive, including multisession environments
- Implement and manage Microsoft Teams for Remote Desktop
- Implement and manage Microsoft 365 Apps on Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
- Configure dynamic application delivery by using app attach or MSIX app attach
- Create an application package for app attach or MSIX app attach
Module 13: Monitor and manage Azure Virtual Desktop services
- Configure log collection and analysis for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
- Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
- Customize Azure Monitor workbooks for Azure Virtual Desktop Insights
- Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
- How to resolve Azure Advisor recommendations
- Diagnose graphics performance issues
- Implement scaling plans in host pools
- Optimize capacity and performance
Module 14: Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery
- Disaster recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Design and implement a backup strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Monitor costs by using Azure Cost Management
Class Schedule
Instructor‑Led Training
- 32 Hours of Instructor‑Led Training
- One‑to‑one doubt‑resolution sessions
- Microsoft Official Lab Access
Learning Objectives
After completing the AZ-140 course, learners will be able to:
- Design and implement a secure, scalable Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
- Configure identity, access, and security for Azure Virtual Desktop workloads
- Manage user environments and application delivery at enterprise scale
- Optimize cost, performance, and capacity of Azure Virtual Desktop deployments
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop environments
About AZ-140 Certification Exam
To help you understand the assessment better, here are a few important details about the exam.
| Exam Name | AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop |
|---|---|
| Who should Apply | Administrator |
| Duration of Exam | 100 Minutes |
| Fees | Rs. 4,865 (India), $165 USD (United States) |
| Level of Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type of Credential | Microsoft Certification |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia) |
| Exam Retake | Exam retake allowed after 24 hours |
| Quality Check during Assessment | The online exam is proctored |
The table below represents the weightage of each study area in the exam. Areas with higher percentages are expected to have more questions.
| Study Area | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure | 40-45% |
| Plan and implement identity and security | 15-20% |
| Plan and implement user environments and apps | 20-25% |
| Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure | 10-15% |
FAQs for AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Learners
The AZ‑140 course is designed to help IT professionals plan, implement, manage, and maintain Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments and remote applications for any device. The course aligns with the Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator role and prepares learners to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performance virtual desktop experiences using Azure‑native tools and services.
This course is intended for server administrators, desktop administrators, cloud administrators, and virtualization professionals who are responsible for delivering and managing desktop and application virtualization solutions in Azure. It is also suitable for IT professionals preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
After completing this course, learners will be able to design Azure Virtual Desktop architectures, configure host pools and session hosts, manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID, implement user environments and applications, optimize cost and performance, and monitor and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop deployments in production environments.
The course follows the official Microsoft AZ‑140 skills measured, including planning and implementing Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure, identity and security, user environments and apps, and monitoring and maintenance. The curriculum is aligned with Microsoft Learn content and the official study guide, ensuring learners are well prepared for the exam objectives and question scenarios.
This is a 4‑day instructor‑led training program delivered live by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). The course combines concept‑driven instruction with hands‑on learning aligned to real‑world Azure Virtual Desktop administration scenarios.
Yes. Microsoft recommends that attendees have prior experience with Azure technologies such as compute, networking, identity, storage, and virtualization concepts. Familiarity with administering Windows desktop environments and basic Azure administration is strongly recommended before attending the AZ‑140 course.
Learners will work with Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Networking, Azure Storage, FSLogix, Azure Monitor, and Azure management tools such as the Azure portal, templates, scripting, and command‑line utilities.
Yes. The AZ‑140 course is ideal for enterprise IT teams implementing or managing virtual desktop infrastructure in Azure. It helps organizations standardize deployments using Microsoft‑recommended architectures, improve security and compliance, and reduce operational costs compared to traditional on‑premises VDI solutions.
By passing the AZ‑140 exam, you earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification. This specialty certification validates your expertise in delivering and managing Azure Virtual Desktop solutions and must be renewed annually through Microsoft’s certification renewal process.
While Microsoft Learn provides self‑paced modules, this instructor‑led AZ‑140 course offers structured guidance, expert explanations, real‑world insights from an MCT, and focused exam‑oriented preparation that helps learners accelerate understanding and readiness for both real‑world deployments and certification success.
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