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Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop
Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop: A practical guide to designing, implementing, and managing Azure Virtual Desktop environments , Second Edition

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Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop

Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop

In today’s world, many businesses have been building out or are planning to adopt remote work strategies to ensure continuity. These strategies enhance security and reduce infrastructure costs. Azure Virtual Desktop has emerged as a key technology in this transformation. This second edition of the book, takes a deeper look into the expanded capabilities and advancements of Azure Virtual Desktop since the first edition.

We explore how Azure Virtual Desktop has adapted and provide guidance on how you can implement, manage, and support it within your organization. This book has been updated to serve as an all-encompassing manual on planning, designing, implementing, and supporting an Azure Virtual Desktop environment in today’s context. We will first start with the fundamentals of understanding the key components of Azure Virtual Desktop and then advance through the chapters into broader topics.

The following topics will be covered...

Desktop virtualization

Desktop virtualization, also known as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), refers to virtualization and Virtual Machines (VMs) that provide and manage virtual desktops. Users access these VMs remotely from any supported device, and the compute processing is completed on the host server. Users connect to their virtual desktop sessions through a connection broker, also known as just a broker. This broker functions as a software layer that serves as an intermediary between the user and the server, facilitating the orchestration of user sessions to virtual desktops or published applications.

VDI is usually deployed in an organization’s data center and managed by its IT department. Typical on-premises providers include Citrix, Omnissa (previously VMware), and Remote Desktop Services (RDS). VDI can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. Some organizations use the cloud to scale virtual desktop environments, enabling a hybrid capability that allows IT admins...

Azure Virtual Desktop – What is it?

Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Microsoft Azure. Azure Virtual Desktop works across devices, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux, with apps that you can use to access remote desktops and applications. Modern browsers can also be used to access Azure Virtual Desktop.

Providing the best user experience

Users have the freedom to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop from any capable device over the internet. You can use an Azure Virtual Desktop client to connect to published Windows desktops and applications. There are three flavors of client that you can use to connect: a native application on the device, a mobile app, or the Azure Virtual Desktop HTML5 web client.

You can improve application performance on session host VMs by running apps near cloud services, connecting to your data center or the cloud. Running apps near cloud services will reduce the risk of long loading times...

Comparing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows 365 is a relatively new cloud-based virtual desktop service from Microsoft that allows organizations to provision and assign cloud PCs to individual users through the Microsoft 365 portal. Each organizational user licensed for Windows 365 gets a dedicated cloud PC. Operating as a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, Windows 365 is managed via the Microsoft Intune admin center. It is distinct from other solutions such as Azure Virtual Desktop regarding resource allocation.

Windows 365 establishes a 1:1 relationship between the user and their cloud PC. This contrasts with Azure Virtual Desktop, which provides consumption-based virtual desktops and multiple virtual desktop provisioning types, the most common being pool-based virtual desktop offerings.

Turning to Azure Virtual Desktop, this operates as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model and offers more flexibility and options for organizations, especially those with dynamic...

How does Azure Virtual Desktop work?

Azure Virtual Desktop simplifies deployment and management compared to traditional RDS or VDI environments. You don’t have to provision and manage servers and server roles such as the gateway, connection broker, diagnostics, load balancing, and licensing.

What’s managed by Microsoft and what you manage

The following diagram shows what services Microsoft manages and what you manage:

Figure 1.1 – Services managed by Microsoft and you

Figure 1.1 – Services managed by Microsoft and you

What Microsoft manages

Azure Virtual Desktop provides a virtualization infrastructure as a managed service. Azure Virtual Desktop’s core components are as follows:

  • Web client: The web access service feature in Azure Virtual Desktop management allows users to access virtual desktops and remote apps via any HTML5-compatible web browser, similar to a local PC experience. This can be accessed from any location and on any device. Enhanced security for web access is achievable through MFA in Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Diagnostics: Azure Virtual Desktop includes an event-based aggregation service, Remote Desktop Diagnostics. This service logs each user or administrator’s action within the deployment, categorizing them as successes or failures. Administrators...

Azure Virtual Desktop Stack HCI

At the time of writing, Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI (AVD HCI) is in preview. It offers a versatile solution for deploying session hosts onpremises or as an extension of Azure Virtual Desktop deployments in the Azure cloud. This service is particularly beneficial for enhancing performance in regions with limited Azure public cloud connectivity and for meeting specific data locality requirements, as it allows for the keeping of app and user data on-premises.

Some of the key benefits of AVD HCI include improved performance and connectivity and cost-effective multi-session options with Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise. It also offers simplified deployment and management via the Azure portal. It also supports RDP Shortpath for low-latency access and allows the use of Azure Marketplace images for deploying up-to-date, fully patched virtual machines.

However, it is important to note that this service is not Azure Arc-enabled and is not...

Summary

This chapter provided an introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop, some of the key benefits of the service, and an overview of its components and capabilities. We also briefly covered the differences between Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, and finally, we provided an insight into AVD HCI. In the next chapter, we will look at designing an Azure Virtual Desktop architecture.

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  • Learn how to design a strong architecture for your Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain a virtual desktop environment
  • Gain insights into Azure Virtual Desktop and prepare successfully for the AZ-140 exam
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

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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.

Who is this book for?

Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive guide designed for IT professionals, modern workspace administrators, architects, and consultants looking to build and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments. It's also an invaluable resource for individuals aiming to strengthen their cloud virtualization skills or prepare for the Microsoft AZ-140 certification exam.

What you will learn

  • Architect a robust Azure Virtual Desktop setup
  • Master the essentials of networking and storage configurations
  • Create and configure session host images and host pools
  • Gain insights into controlling access and enhancing security
  • Implement FSLogix profile containers and Cloud Cache for improved performance
  • Discover MSIX app attach for efficient application delivery
  • Understand strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Monitor and manage the performance and health of your Azure Virtual Desktop environment
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Table of Contents

28 Chapters
Part 1:Introduction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2:Planning an Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Designing the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Designing for User Identities and Profiles Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Implementing and Managing Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Implementing and Managing Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3:Implementing an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Entra ID Join for Azure Virtual Desktop Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Creating and Managing Session Host Images Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4:Managing Access and Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Managing Access Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Managing Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 5:Managing User Environments and Apps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Implementing and Managing FSLogix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Configuring User Experience Settings Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: MSIX App Attach Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Configuring Apps on a Session Host Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 6:Monitoring and Maintaining an Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Planning and Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Automating Azure Virtual Desktop Management Tasks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18: Monitoring and Managing Performance and Health Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 19: Azure Virtual Desktop’s Quickstart Feature Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Final Assessment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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