Implement with impact

Implementing cloud VDI with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Last Updated Jan 2026

Course Overview

This course will help you learn setting up a virtualized desktop environment in Azure, allowing users to access desktops and applications remotely. It includes creation of host pools, session hosts, application groups, workspaces, and assignment of users  to access the resources. You will also learn how to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure using the Azure portal.

Duration - 12 Hours

Level - Intermediate

Style - Self paced

Course Type - Project Ready with Labs

Certification - No

Hands on Labs - Yes

Solution Areas - AI Workforce, Secure AI Productivity

Course Modules

Planning an Azure Virtual Desktop Implementation

Explore Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with key concepts, licensing, architecture, and implementation essentials, along with performance sizing and user experience, supported by Azure QuickStart Center.

Securing, managing, & optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop

This module covers securing and optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft's security approach, best practices, RDP connectivity, additional features, and Intune-based management.

Performance, monitoring, migration and integration

This module covers AVD monitoring, optimization, migration, partner solutions like Citrix and VMware, and guidance for choosing the right cloud endpoint solution.

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