Deploying an Azure AD-joined host pool

In this section, we will look at deploying a host pool using Azure AD join.

Before we get started, I want to cover the use of FSLogix profile containers with Azure AD join. When using Azure AD join, there are a few slight differences compared to the traditional way when using Active Directory Domain Services. The following link takes you to the Microsoft documentation detailing how to configure FSLogix profile containers with Azure Files and Azure AD. Please note this feature is in preview at the time of writing: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-desktop/create-profile-container-azure-ad.

Let's now move on and look at the creation of an Azure AD-joined host pool:

1. We first need to navigate to the Azure Virtual Desktop service to get started.
2. Proceed to create a new host pool.
3. Within the host pool creation screen, under the Virtual Machine tab, in the Domain to join section, select Azure Active Directory:
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