AZ-140: Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

●In-class & Virtual

◆Wellington, Virtual Training, Auckland

$From $3,200 + GST

■5 upcoming dates

Overview

This course teaches Azure administrators how to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device, on Azure. Students will learn through a mix of demonstrations and hands-on lab experiences deploying virtual desktop experiences and apps on Windows Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments.

Who should attend

Students for AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure are interested in delivering applications on Windows Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. As a Windows Virtual Desktop administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators. Windows Virtual Desktop administrator responsibilities include planning, deploying, packaging, updating, and maintaining the Azure Windows Virtual Desktop infrastructure. They also create session host images, implement and manage FSLogix, monitor Windows Virtual Desktop performance, and automate Windows Virtual Desktop management tasks.

What you'll learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Select an appropriate licensing model for Windows Virtual Desktop
Implement networking for Windows Virtual Desktop
Manage Windows Virtual Desktop session hosts by using Azure Bastion
Configure storage for FSLogix components
Create and manage session host images
Implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Windows Virtual Desktop
Configure user Windows Virtual Desktop experience settings
Install and configure apps on a session host
Implement business continuity and disaster recovery
Monitor and manage Windows Virtual Desktop performance

Course content

Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation

Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
Design for user identities and profiles

Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop
Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop

Manage access and security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop
Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Manage user environments and apps for Azure Virtual Desktop

Implement andmanage FSLogix
Configure user experience settings
Install and configure apps on a session host

Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

Monitor and manage performance and health
Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery

Common questions

When does AZ-140: Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop next run?

The next date is Mon, 14 Sept 2026, and there are 4 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Wellington, live online, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.

How much does AZ-140: Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop cost?

From $3,200 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.

Do I need any prior experience?

This course is pitched at technical level. If you're not sure whether it's the right fit, ask us or try the Course Advisor and we'll point you to the right one.

Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?

Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.

Can you run this course for my team?

Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code AZ140 when you enquire.