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Exam Name: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
Exam Code: AZ-140
Certifications: Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty Certification
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Microsoft AZ-140 Exam Topics :

Section Weight Objectives
Plan anAzureVirtual Desktop Architecture 10-15% Design the AzureVirtual Desktop architecture
  • assess existing physical and virtual desktop environments
  • assess network capacity and speed requirements for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • recommend an operating system for anAzureVirtual Desktop implementation
  • plan and configure name resolution for Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS)
  • plan a host pools architecture
  • recommend resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
  • configure a location for the AzureVirtual Desktop metadata
  • calculate and recommend a configuration for performance requirements
  • calculate and recommend a configuration for Azure Virtual Machine capacity requirements
Design for user identities and profiles
  • select an appropriate licensing model for AzureVirtual Desktop based on requirements
  • recommend an appropriate storage solution (including Azure NetApp Files versus Azure Files)
  • plan for AzureVirtual Desktop client deployment
  • plan for user profiles
  • recommend a solution for network connectivity
  • plan for Azure AD Connect for user identities
Implement anAzureVirtual Desktop Infrastructure 25-30% Implement and manage networking for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • implement Azure virtual network connectivity
  • manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks
  • implement and manage network security
  • manage AzureVirtual Desktop session hosts by using Azure Bastion
  • monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity
Implement and manage storage for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • configure storage for FSLogix components
  • configure storage accounts
  • configure disks
  • create file shares
Create and configure host pools and session hosts
  • create a host pool by using the Azure portal
  • automate creation of AzureVirtual Desktop host and host pools by using PowerShell, Command-Line Interface (CLI), and Azure Resource Manager templates
  • create a host pool based on Windowsclient or WindowsServer session hosts
  • configure host pool settings
  • manage licensing for session hosts that run Windowsclient or WindowsServer
  • assign users to host pools
  • apply OS and application updates to a running AzureVirtual Desktop host
  • apply security and compliance settings to session hosts
Create and manage session host images
  • create a gold image
  • modify a session host image
  • install language packs in AzureVirtual Desktop
  • deploy a session host by using a custom image
  • plan for image update and management
  • create and use a Shared Image Gallery
  • troubleshoot OS issues related to AzureVirtual Desktop
Manage Access and Security 10-15% Manage access
  • plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • manage local roles, groups and rights assignment on AzureVirtual Desktop session hosts
  • configure user restrictions by using Azure AD group policies and AD policies
Manage security
  • plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to AzureVirtual Desktop
  • plan and implement multifactor authentication in AzureVirtual Desktop
  • manage security by using Azure Security Center
  • configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus for session hosts
Manage User Environments and Apps 20-25% Implement and manage FSLogix
  • plan for FSLogix
  • install and configure FSLogix
  • configure Profile Containers
  • configure Cloud Cache
  • migrate user profiles to FSLogix
Configure user experience settings
  • configure Universal Print
  • configure user settings through group policies and Endpoint Manager policies
  • configure persistent and non-persistent desktop environments
  • configure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties on a host pool
  • configure session timeout properties
  • troubleshoot user profile issues
  • troubleshoot AzureVirtual Desktop clients
Install and configure apps on a session host
  • configure dynamic application delivery by using MSIX App Attach
  • implement application masking
  • deploy an application as a RemoteApp
  • implement and manage OneDrive for Business for a multi-session environment
  • implement and manage Microsoft Teams AV Redirect
  • implement and manage browsers and internet access for AzureVirtual Desktop sessions
  • create and configure an application group
  • troubleshoot application issues related to AzureVirtual Desktop
Monitor and Maintain anAzureVirtual Desktop Infrastructure 20-25% Plan and implement business continuity and disaster recovery
  • plan and implement a disaster recovery plan for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • design a backup strategy for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • configure backup and restore for FSLogix user profiles, personal virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs), and golden images
Automate AzureVirtual Desktop management tasks
  • configure automation for AzureVirtual Desktop
  • automate management of host pools, session hosts, and user sessions by using PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  • implement autoscaling in host pools
Monitor and manage performance and health
  • monitor AzureVirtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
  • monitor AzureVirtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
  • customize Azure Monitor workbooks for AzureVirtual Desktop monitoring
  • optimize session host capacity and performance
  • manage active sessions and application groups
  • monitor and optimize autoscaling results
Official Information https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-140

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