The AZ-1005: Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop for the Enterprise course teaches professionals how to plan, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments for enterprise organizations. This 8-hour hands-on course covers host pool configuration, session host management, FSLogix profiles, network connectivity, security implementation, and performance monitoring for virtual desktop infrastructure. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in configuring Azure Virtual Desktop for enterprise environments
Host Pool Management: pooled and personal desktops, session hosts, and load balancing configuration
FSLogix Profiles: profile containers, Office containers, and storage solutions for user state management
Network Configuration: connectivity requirements, RDP Shortpath, and Azure Private Link for AVD
Security and Monitoring: conditional access, MFA integration, Azure Monitor for AVD insights

Course Overview: AZ-1005 Azure Virtual Desktop for the Enterprise

Azure Virtual Desktop is Microsoft’s cloud-based desktop and application virtualization service running on Azure. The AZ-1005 course provides practical experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AVD deployments, including host pool automation, user profile management with FSLogix, security hardening, and operational monitoring for multi-session Windows environments.

Learning Objectives

Configure host pools and session hosts — deploy pooled and personal host pools, configure VM sizing, and implement session host scaling
Manage user profiles with FSLogix — set up profile containers, configure storage accounts, and implement Cloud Cache for resilience
Implement network and security — configure network requirements, enable conditional access policies, and secure RDP connections
Monitor and optimize AVD — use Azure Monitor for AVD insights, configure diagnostics, and implement disaster recovery strategies

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Azure administrators, enterprise architects, and Microsoft 365 administrators responsible for deploying and managing virtual desktop infrastructure at enterprise scale.

Career Benefits

Desktop virtualization is a rapidly growing market as organizations embrace hybrid work. The AZ-1005 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to deploy enterprise virtual desktop solutions — a competency in high demand for VDI specialists, endpoint administrators, and modern workplace architects.

Prerequisites

Experience with Azure administration and virtual machine management
Familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory
Knowledge of networking concepts and Azure Virtual Network
Understanding of identity management and Azure AD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AZ-1005 Applied Skills credential?

The AZ-1005 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to configure Azure Virtual Desktop for enterprise deployments. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-based desktop and application virtualization service that runs on Azure, enabling organizations to provide remote Windows desktops and published applications to users from any device.

How does AZ-1005 relate to AZ-140?

AZ-140 is the full Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification exam. AZ-1005 is a focused Applied Skills credential covering enterprise AVD configuration, making it an excellent preparation step toward AZ-140.