Here’s a comprehensive course syllabus for Exam Code AZ-140

Course Overview:

This course prepares students for the AZ-140 Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification exam. Students learn Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture, deployment, management, security, and troubleshooting.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Design and implement AVD architectures.
  2. Deploy and manage AVD environments.
  3. Configure AVD security and compliance.
  4. Optimize AVD performance and troubleshooting.
  5. Integrate AVD with Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
  6. Manage AVD user experience and productivity.

Module-Wise Breakdown:

Module 1: AVD Fundamentals (10%)

  1. Introduction to AVD
  2. AVD architecture and components
  3. Benefits and use cases
  4. Hands-on: AVD environment setup

Module 2: AVD Deployment and Infrastructure (20%)

  1. Deploying AVD hosts and session hosts
  2. Configuring AVD networking and storage
  3. Implementing high availability and scalability
  4. Hands-on: Deploying AVD infrastructure

Module 3: AVD Management and Security (20%)

  1. AVD management tools (Azure Portal, PowerShell)
  2. Configuring security and compliance policies
  3. Implementing conditional access and MFA
  4. Hands-on: Securing AVD environments

Module 4: AVD User Experience and Productivity (15%)

  1. Optimizing AVD performance
  2. Configuring user profiles and settings
  3. Integrating Microsoft 365 and Azure services
  4. Hands-on: Enhancing user experience

Module 5: AVD Troubleshooting and Monitoring (15%)

  1. Troubleshooting common AVD issues
  2. Configuring monitoring and analytics
  3. Implementing alerting and notification systems
  4. Hands-on: Troubleshooting AVD environments

Module 6: Advanced AVD Topics (10%)

  1. Integrating AVD with Azure Active Directory
  2. Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity
  3. Optimizing AVD costs and licensing
  4. Hands-on: Advanced AVD configurations

Hands-on Exercises and Projects:

  1. Deploying AVD environments
  2. Configuring security and compliance policies
  3. Optimizing AVD performance
  4. Troubleshooting common AVD issues
  5. Integrating AVD with Microsoft 365 and Azure services

Prerequisites:

  1. Basic understanding of Azure services
  2. Familiarity with virtualization concepts (VMware, Hyper-V)
  3. Experience with Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365
  4. Basic knowledge of networking and security

Target Audience:

  1. IT Professionals
  2. Virtualization Administrators
  3. Cloud Engineers
  4. Desktop Administrators
  5. Solution Architects

Course Duration:

  1. Instructor-led training: 5-7 days
  2. Self-paced online training: 15-20 hours

Delivery Options:

  1. Instructor-led training
  2. Self-paced online training
  3. Virtual classroom training
  4. On-site training

Certification:

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

Course Materials:

  1. Official Microsoft courseware
  2. AVD environment access
  3. Hands-on lab exercises
  4. Study guide and reference materials

Recommended Study Materials:

  1. Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop documentation
  2. Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture Guide
  3. Microsoft Learn AVD modules