Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

At Firebrand, we were awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) badge in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality solutions in this specialised business area.

On this accelerated Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty course, you’ll learn how to plan, implement and manage an Azure Virtual Desktop architecture into your business.

In just 3 days, you’ll learn to manage access and security, manage user environments and apps, and monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. You’ll also build knowledge on:

• Implementing and managing storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Creating and configuring host pools and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks
• Configuring storage for FSLogix components 

At the end of this course, you’ll sit Exam AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, and achieve your Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.

At Firebrand, we are proud to be one of the few companies in the world designated a Microsoft Cloud Partner. By studying with us, you’ll access the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), and train in a distraction-free environment, according to our time-tested Lecture | Lab | Review method.

Please note: This course was previously known as Microsoft Certified: Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty | Exam AZ140 (Course AZ-140T00).

The AZ-140: Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop course is aimed at professionals interested in delivering applications on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimising them to run in multi-session virtual environments.

As an Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators.

Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator responsibilities include planning, deploying, packaging, updating, and maintaining the Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Admins also create session host images, implement and manage FSLogix, monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance, and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks.

Learning Path 1: Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation

• Module 1: Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
• Module 2: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
• Module 3: Design for user identities and profiles

Learning Path 2: Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

• Module 1: Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Module 2: Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Module 3: Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Module 4: Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop

Learning Path 3: Manage access and security for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Module 1: Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Module 2: Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop

Learning Path 4: Manage user environments and apps for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Module 1: Implement and manage FSLogix
• Module 2: Configure user experience settings
• Module 3: Install and configure apps on a session host

Learning Path 5: Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure

• Module 1: Monitor and manage performance and health
• Module 2: Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

Exam AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

• Exam code: AZ-140
• Languages: English
• Domains:
• Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (40–45%)
• Plan and implement identity and security (15–20%)
• Plan and implement user environments and apps (20–25%)
• Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (10–15%)

Before attending this course, students must have previous experience deploying or administering Azure resources and conceptual knowledge of:

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure compute technologies such as VMs, containers and serverless solutions
• Virtual desktop concepts and technologies
• Azure virtual networking to include load balancers
• Azure Storage technologies (unstructured and databases)

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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