The AZ-140 in-company training teaches your IT professionals how to plan, implement, manage and optimise Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). You learn how to set up a complete Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Azure, including session hosts, workspaces, applications, networking, security and monitoring. The official Microsoft course lasts 4 days and prepares for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.

Who is this training for?

Suitable for Azure administrators and infrastructure specialists responsible for planning, implementing and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructures in Microsoft Azure. Required prior knowledge: AZ-104 or equivalent Azure administrator experience. Minimum 4 and maximum 12 participants per group.

What will your employees be able to do after this training?

• Plan Azure Virtual Desktop architecture including networking, storage and identities
• Implement and configure session hosts for Windows 10/11 multi-session and Windows Server
• Create and manage workspaces, host pools and application groups
• Configure FSLogix profile containers for user profile management
• Monitor and optimise connection quality and performance
• Implement security with Conditional Access, MFA and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Configure MSIX App Attach for application management
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity for AVD

Course content

Day 1: Plan AVD architecture and implementation
Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop architecture, planning network and storage requirements, configuring identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory. Deploying session hosts via Azure Portal and ARM templates.

Day 2: Configure session hosts and user experience
Configuring Windows 10/11 multi-session and Windows Server session hosts. Implementing FSLogix profile containers for Azure Files and Azure NetApp Files. Configuring RDP properties and user settings. Implementing MSIX App Attach for application management.

Day 3: Networking, security and access
Configuring AVD networking including private endpoints and RDP Shortpath. Implementing Conditional Access and MFA. Integrating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for session host security. Configuring Azure Firewall for AVD traffic.

Day 4: Monitoring, optimisation and disaster recovery
Configuring Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for AVD monitoring. Analysing and optimising performance. Implementing autoscaling for cost optimisation. Planning and implementing disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery. Preparation for the AZ-140 certification exam.

Practical information

• Duration: 4 days (8 sessions of 3 hours)
• Location: at your location, in Almere, Zwolle, Groningen, Utrecht, Enschede, Den Bosch, Breda, Meppel or Eindhoven (surcharge applies for locations outside Almere)
• Group size: minimum 4, maximum 12 participants per group
• Multiple groups on the same day are possible
• Course materials: available as an option
• Labs: available as an option
• Exam: on location at OEM in Almere or online via remote proctoring

What is included?

• Microsoft Gold certified trainer at your location
• Certificate of participation for each participant upon completion
• Free intake in advance
• Training evaluation upon completion

Course materials, labs and exam vouchers are available as an additional option.

SLIM subsidy

As a Dutch SME, you may be eligible for the SLIM subsidy for ICT training. The Dutch government reimburses 60% of your training costs, up to a maximum of €24,999. Period 2 opens 10 August 2026.

Related training courses

• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator - required prior knowledge
• AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

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