The Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) training teaches you to deploy, configure, and manage a complete virtual desktop solution on Microsoft Azure. In four days, you master host pool architecture, FSLogix user profile management, security with Microsoft Entra ID conditional access, automatic scaling to optimize costs, and AVD environment monitoring. This course addresses the needs of companies looking to provide a performant and secure virtual workspace for their employees.
Delivered by MCT certified trainers at ITTA in Geneva, Lausanne, or via virtual classroom, this official Microsoft training (MOC) includes hands-on labs on real Azure environments. You configure personal and pooled host pools, custom images with Azure Compute Gallery, MSIX App Attach, and RDP properties in near-production scenarios. The AZ-140
Module 1: Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
Module 2: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture
Module 3: Design for User Identities and Profiles
Module 4: Implement and Manage Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 5: Implement and Manage Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 6: Create and Configure Host Pools and Session Hosts
Module 7: Create and Manage Session Host Images
Module 8: Manage Access for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 9: Manage Security for Azure Virtual Desktop
Module 10: Implement and Manage FSLogix
Module 11: Configure User Experience Settings
Module 12: Install and Configure Apps on a Session Host
Module 13: Monitor and Manage Performance and Health
Module 14: Plan and Implement Updates, Backups, and Disaster Recovery
Hybrid work and employee mobility require companies to rethink desktop access. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is the Microsoft solution that delivers full Windows desktops and virtualized applications from the Azure cloud, accessible from any device. For organizations in Switzerland, AVD addresses security, compliance, and flexibility requirements while reducing the complexity of traditional VDI infrastructure.
The AZ-140 training, titled “Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop,” teaches you to design, deploy, and operate a complete AVD environment in four days. This official Microsoft course covers host pool architecture, image management, FSLogix user profiles, security with conditional access, performance optimization, and monitoring. Whether you are migrating from a Citrix or RDS infrastructure or deploying your first virtual desktop solution, this training gives you the practical skills you need.
Azure Virtual Desktop architecture is built on host pools, which group session hosts (virtual machines) serving desktops and applications to users. The AZ-140 training teaches you to create personal host pools (one desktop per user) and pooled host pools (shared among multiple users), configure RDP properties, and manage application groups to publish full desktops or individual applications (RemoteApp).
You also learn to create and maintain custom images using Azure Compute Gallery, automate updates with Azure Image Builder, and deploy applications via MSIX App Attach. This approach ensures all session hosts have an identical and up-to-date configuration, simplifying large-scale management for IT teams.
FSLogix is the key technology for managing user profiles in a pooled AVD environment. The training teaches you to configure FSLogix profile containers on Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files, set up cloud cache for resilience, and optimize sign-in times. Profiles follow the user regardless of the assigned session host, providing a seamless and fast experience.
The course also covers optimizing user experience through advanced RDP properties (device redirection, multimedia, printing), Microsoft Teams configuration for AVD, and bandwidth settings. These parameters are essential for employees in Geneva, Lausanne, or working remotely to enjoy a performant and pleasant virtual desktop experience.
Azure Virtual Desktop security relies on Microsoft Entra ID and conditional access to control who can connect, from which devices, and under what conditions. You configure multi-factor authentication (MFA), device compliance policies, and data encryption in transit and at rest. The AZ-140 training also covers integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for session host protection.
To optimize costs, you configure scaling plans that automatically adjust the number of active session hosts based on demand. During off-peak hours, machines shut down to reduce the Azure bill. During usage peaks, new session hosts start automatically. This elasticity is a major advantage of AVD over traditional on-premises VDI solutions deployed in Swiss companies.
The AZ-140 exam (Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop) validates your expertise in AVD deployment and management. It contains between 40 and 60 questions (multiple choice, scenarios, case studies) and lasts approximately 120 minutes. The passing score is 700 out of 1000. The certification is valid for one year, renewable free of charge on Microsoft Learn.
In French-speaking Switzerland, the demand for Azure Virtual Desktop specialists is strong, driven by the widespread adoption of hybrid work. Targeted roles include virtual desktop engineer, cloud workplace architect, AVD administrator, and VDI migration consultant. The banking, watchmaking, international organization, and services sectors in Geneva and Lausanne recruit these profiles.
At ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner You benefit from hands-on labs on real Azure environments, official course materials (MOC), and MCT certified trainers. Sessions are held in-person in Geneva and Lausanne or via virtual classroom.
What are the prerequisites for the AZ-140 training?
Experience in Azure administration (virtual machines, virtual network, storage) is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and PowerShell is recommended. The AZ-104 certification is a good foundation.
What is the difference between Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365?
AVD offers full control over infrastructure (host pools, images, scaling) with a consumption-based billing model. Windows 365 offers a managed Cloud PC with a fixed price per user. AVD is better suited to large organizations that want to customize their environment.
Does the training cover migration from Citrix or RDS?
The course does not cover step-by-step migration from Citrix, but the skills acquired enable you to design and deploy an AVD environment as a replacement. Host pool, profile, and application concepts are transferable from your Citrix or RDS experience.
Is FSLogix mandatory for Azure Virtual Desktop?
FSLogix is not mandatory but strongly recommended for pooled host pools. Without FSLogix, user profiles do not persist between sessions on different session hosts. For personal host pools, local profiles may suffice.
How many session hosts can be managed with AVD?
Azure Virtual Desktop does not impose a strict limit on the number of session hosts. Scaling plans and Azure architecture allow managing hundreds of session hosts per host pool. The training teaches you to optimize this scalability.
Does the training include configuring Microsoft Teams on AVD?
Yes. The course covers multimedia optimization for Teams on AVD, including audio/video redirection and performance settings to ensure a smooth video conferencing experience.
Are labs accessible after the training?
Microsoft labs are accessible during the training. After the course, you can continue practicing with a personal or company Azure subscription following guides on Microsoft Learn.
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