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AZ-140

Azure Virtual Desktop
Specialty

The specialty certification for Azure Virtual Desktop administrators. Plan, deploy, secure, and maintain virtual desktops and remote apps — explained with real-world migration scenarios from Citrix and RDS.

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Study Guide

28 interactive modules

All 12 Domain 1 modules (Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure) + 12 practice questions. No account needed.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 12 free questions.

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28

Modules

200

Questions

4

Domains

Free

Domain 1 included

📝 Sample Question

An organisation uses pooled host pools with FSLogix. Users report slow sign-in times (4+ minutes). Profile containers are stored on Azure Files Standard. What is the MOST likely cause?

A. The host pool is using breadth-first load balancing
B. Azure Files Standard has insufficient IOPS for the number of concurrent sign-ins ✓
C. FSLogix Cloud Cache is not configured

📊 What you'll cover

Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure (Free) 12 modules
Identity and Security 5 modules
User Environments and Apps 7 modules
Monitor and Maintain 4 modules

What you'll learn

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Host Pools & Images

Personal vs pooled host pools, VM sizing, golden image pipelines, Azure Compute Gallery, and licensing.

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Networking & RDP

RDP Shortpath, Multipath, QoS, Private Link, hub-spoke networking, and bandwidth planning.

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FSLogix & App Attach

Profile Containers, Cloud Cache, application masking, and dynamic app delivery with app attach.

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Identity & Security

AD DS vs Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender, confidential VMs, and Trusted Launch.

Full Curriculum

28 interactive modules across 4 exam domains

1

Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure

12 modules

Free

The exam's biggest domain (40-45%). Networking, storage, host pools, session host images, licensing, and automation — everything you need to build a production AVD environment from scratch.

  1. 1AVD Architecture: The Big Picture
  2. 2Network Capacity and Design
  3. 3RDP Shortpath, Multipath and QoS
  4. 4Private Link and Network Troubleshooting
  5. 5Storage Planning for User Data
  6. 6File Shares and Azure NetApp Files
  7. 7Host Pool Architecture: Personal vs Pooled
  8. 8Sizing for Performance and Capacity
  9. 9Creating Host Pools and Session Hosts
  10. 10Session Host Licensing
  11. 11Building Session Host Images
  12. 12Image Lifecycle and Compute Gallery
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Identity and Security

5 modules

Premium

Choose the right identity model (AD DS, Entra ID, or Entra Domain Services), configure RBAC and Conditional Access, deploy Defender protections, and implement confidential VMs with Trusted Launch.

  1. 1Identity Scenarios for AVD
  2. 2RBAC, Conditional Access and SSO
  3. 3Defending AVD with Microsoft Defender
  4. 4Network Security: NSGs, Firewall, Bastion
  5. 5Threat Protection and Confidential VMs
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3

User Environments and Apps

7 modules

Premium

FSLogix profile management, client deployment, user experience settings, application groups, Microsoft 365 on AVD, and app attach for dynamic application delivery.

  1. 1FSLogix Profile Containers and ODFC
  2. 2FSLogix Cloud Cache and Application Masking
  3. 3AVD Clients: Choose and Deploy
  4. 4User Experience and Session Settings
  5. 5Application Groups and RemoteApp
  6. 6Microsoft 365, Teams and OneDrive on AVD
  7. 7App Attach: Dynamic Application Delivery
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4

Monitor and Maintain

4 modules

Premium

Azure Monitor and AVD Insights, autoscaling for cost optimisation, update strategies, backup, and disaster recovery — keep your AVD environment healthy and resilient.

  1. 1Monitoring AVD with Azure Monitor
  2. 2Autoscaling and Session Management
  3. 3Update Strategy and Backups
  4. 4Disaster Recovery and Multi-Region
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 120 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
1

Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure

90 questions · Exam weight: 40-45%

12 Free

22

Easy

45

Medium

23

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Identity and Security

35 questions · Exam weight: 15-20%

0 Free

9

Easy

17

Medium

9

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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User Environments and Apps

45 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

0 Free

11

Easy

23

Medium

11

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Monitor and Maintain

30 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

0 Free

8

Easy

15

Medium

7

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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🎁 Free tier: 12 questions. No account needed.

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Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 28 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

save $4

  • ✓ Everything in both
  • ★ Best value

🎁 Free tier: All 12 Domain 1 modules (Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure) + 12 practice questions. No account needed. No account needed.

About the AZ-140 Exam

Exam code
AZ-140
Duration
120 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, case studies
Cost
$165 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure (40-45%)
D2: Identity and Security (15-20%)
D3: User Environments and Apps (20-25%)
D4: Monitor and Maintain (10-15%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AZ-140?
AZ-140 is the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification. It validates your ability to plan, implement, manage, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments and remote applications.
Is AZ-140 hard?
AZ-140 is an intermediate-to-advanced specialty exam. Domain 1 alone is 40-45% of the exam and covers networking, storage, host pools, and images. FSLogix and app attach are the topics most candidates find tricky.
Do I need Citrix experience?
No, but it helps. Many AZ-140 candidates come from Citrix or RDS backgrounds. Our course includes Citrix-to-AVD migration scenarios to bridge your existing knowledge.
What prerequisites do I need?
Microsoft recommends experience with Azure compute, networking, identity, storage, and resiliency. AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) knowledge is a strong foundation.
What is included in the free tier?
All 12 Domain 1 modules (Plan and Implement an AVD Infrastructure — the biggest domain at 40-45%) plus 12 practice questions. No account needed.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No recurring fees.

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