Modifying a Session Host image

In this section, we will look at some of the customizations/optimizations you can apply to an image for Azure virtual Desktop.

Tip

When you're using Windows 10 Multi-Session images from Azure Gallery, FSLogix profile containers come pre-installed. It's recommended that you use an Azure Gallery template when possible.

Disabling automatic updates

When you're using pooled desktops, images are typically deployed centrally. First, updates are completed on the master image, and then VMs are redeployed to the host pool on the next scheduled maintenance window.

You should consider disabling Windows updates for Azure Virtual Desktop images as these should be carried out on the master image during a maintenance window. This enables control over patch updates and consistency through the deployed virtual desktop estate.

You may also want to consider configuring a validation environment, as discussed in Chapter 7, Configuring Azure...