AZ-140T00 Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

AZ-140T00 Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

This course teaches Azure administrators how to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device, on Azure. Lessons include implementing and managing networking for Azure Virtual Desktop, configuring host pools and session hosts, creating session host images, implementing, and managing FSLogix, monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop performance and health, and automating Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks. Students will learn through a mix of demonstrations and hands-on lab experiences deploying virtual desktop experiences and apps on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. Candidates of this course must have solid Azure administration skills. This course assumes prior experience, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backup and restore, and disaster recovery. Students should have knowledge of on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop. Students are expected to have used the tools common to the Azure environment, such as the Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell.

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Description

1 – Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

  • Azure Virtual Desktop for the enterprise
  • Azure Virtual Desktop components
  • Personal and pooled desktops
  • Service updates for Azure Virtual Desktop desktops
  • Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Virtual machine sizing for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure Virtual Desktop pricing
  • Module assessment

2 – Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture

  • Assess network capacity and speed requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator
  • Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
  • Balancing host pools
  • Recommendations for using subscriptions and management groups
  • Configure a location for the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata
  • Recommend a configuration for performance requirements
  • Module assessment

3 – Design for user identities and profiles

  • Select an appropriate licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop based on requirements
  • Personal and multi-session desktop scenarios
  • Recommend an appropriate storage solution
  • Plan for a desktop client deployment
  • Plan for Azure Virtual Desktop client deployment – Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
  • Windows Desktop client to multiple devices
  • Hybrid Identity with Microsoft Entra ID
  • Plan for Microsoft Entra Connect for user identities
  • Module assessment

4 – Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Plan implement remote desktop protocol shortpath
  • Analyze connection quality in Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) bandwidth requirements
  • RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop sample scenarios
  • Manage connectivity internet premises Networks
  • Plan and implement an Azure Private Link solution for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Create an RDP connection to a Windows VM using Azure Bastion
  • Monitor troubleshoot Network Watcher
  • Module assessment

5 – Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Plan storage for Azure Virtual Desktop user data
  • Azure storage management
  • Azure Files tiers
  • Azure NetApp Files tiers
  • Implement storage accounts for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Module assessment

6 – Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Prerequisites for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Operating systems and Azure regions
  • Network and Remote Desktop client planning
  • Create a host pool
  • Create a host pool using the Azure portal
  • Add session hosts to a host pool
  • Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties for a host pool
  • Module assessment

7 – Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Create a golden image in Azure
  • Using Azure VM Image Builder
  • Create an Azure Virtual Desktop image by using VM Image Builder and PowerShell
  • Plan for image update and management
  • Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client
  • Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Module assessment

8 – Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Selecting an identity strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Selecting an authentication strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Assign RBAC roles to the Azure Virtual Desktop service principals
  • Enforce Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication for Azure Virtual Desktop using Conditional Access
  • Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune
  • Module assessment

9 – Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Security recommendations for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Connect your Azure subscriptions to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions
  • Apply Zero Trust principles to an Azure Virtual Desktop deployment
  • Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Security posture management and threat protection
  • Module assessment

10 – Implement and manage FSLogix

  • Overview of FSLogix
  • Understand FSLogix containers
  • Configure FSLogix Profile Containers
  • Configure FSLogix Office Containers
  • Configure profile containers with Cloud Cache
  • Using FSLogix Apps RuleEditor and Rule Sets
  • Create and Implementing Rule Sets for Application Masking
  • Implement Azure NetApp Files for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Module assessment

11 – Configure user experience settings

  • Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Windows
  • Configure session timeout properties
  • Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature
  • Configure Universal Print
  • Configure device redirections
  • Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients
  • Module assessment

12 – Install and configure apps on a session host

  • Create and configure an application group
  • Assign users to application groups
  • Publish an application as a RemoteApp
  • Implement and manage OneDrive, including multisession environments
  • Implement and manage Microsoft Teams for Remote Desktop
  • Implement and manage Microsoft 365 Apps on Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
  • Configure dynamic application delivery by using app attach or MSIX app attach
  • Create an application package for app attach or MSIX app attach
  • Module assessment

13 – Monitor and manage performance and health

  • Configure log collection and analysis for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts
  • Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor
  • Customize Azure Monitor workbooks for Azure Virtual Desktop Insights
  • Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
  • Implement scaling plans in host pools
  • Optimize capacity and performance
  • Module assessment

14 – Plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery

  • Disaster recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Design and implement a backup strategy for Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Monitor costs by using Azure Cost Management
  • Module assessment

Prerequisites

Candidates of this course must have solid Azure administration skills. This course assumes prior experience, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backup and restore, and disaster recovery. Students should have knowledge of on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop. Students are expected to have used the tools common to the Azure environment, such as the Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell.

Target Audience

Students for AZ-140: Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop are interested in delivering applications on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. As an Azure Virtual Desktop administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators. Azure Virtual Desktop administrator responsibilities include planning, deploying, packaging, updating, and maintaining the Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. They also create session host images, implement and manage FSLogix, monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance, and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks.

Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments in enterprise settings. You will also learn to: Implement and manage session hosts, host pools, and session host images Manage FSLogix for user profile containers and application masking Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance and health Optimize environments to run in multi-session virtual environments Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks using Azure-native tools

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  • MS-102T00 Microsoft 365 Administrator

    This course covers the following key elements of Microsoft 365 administration: Microsoft 365 tenant management, Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, and Microsoft 365 security and compliance. In Microsoft 365 tenant management, you learn how to configure your Microsoft 365 tenant, including your organizational profile, tenant subscription options, component services, user accounts and licenses, security groups, and administrative roles. You then transition to configuring Microsoft 365, with a primary focus on configuring Office client connectivity. Finally, you explore how to manage user-driven client installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployments. The course then transitions to an in-depth examination of Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, with a focus on Azure Active Directory Connect and Connect Cloud Sync. You learn how to plan for and implement each of these directory synchronization options, how to manage synchronized identities, and how to implement password management in Microsoft 365 using multifactor authentication and self-service password management. In Microsoft 365 security management, you begin examining the common types of threat vectors and data breaches facing organizations today. You then learn how Microsoft 365’s security solutions address each of these threats. You are introduced to the Microsoft Secure Score, as well as to Azure Active Directory Identity Protection. You then learn how to manage the Microsoft 365 security services, including Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links. Finally, you are introduced to the various reports that monitor an organization’s security health. You then transition from security services to threat intelligence; specifically, using Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Once you have this understanding of Microsoft 365’s security suite, you then examine the key components of Microsoft 365 compliance management. This begins with an overview of all key aspects of data governance, including data archiving and retention, Microsoft Purview message encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP). You then delve deeper into archiving and retention, paying particular attention to Microsoft Purview insider risk management, information barriers, and DLP policies. You then examine how to implement these compliance features by using data classification and sensitivity labels.

  • AZ-1003 Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage

    In this learning path, you practice storing business data securely by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. The skills validated include creating storage accounts, storage containers, and file shares. Also, configuring encryption and networking to improve the security posture.

  • SC-5003 Implement information protection and data loss prevention by using Microsoft Purview

    Gain the skills to use Microsoft Purview to improve your data security in Microsoft 365. In this training, you learn how to create sensitive information types, create sensitivity labels, and use auto-labeling policies based on these labels. You also learn how to set up DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies to safeguard your organization's data.

  • Power BI: Dashboard in a Day

    Are you making the most of your data? 70% of business leaders say analytics is critical—yet most teams struggle to use it effectively. Power BI: Dashboard in a Day is a one-day, hands-on workshop that introduces you to the full capabilities of Microsoft Power BI. Designed for business users, analysts, and anyone interested in data visualization, this course helps you go from raw data to compelling, interactive dashboards in just one day. Work at your own pace while having access to a live instructor for guidance and support.

  • 55337 Introduction to Programming

    Breaking into software development can feel overwhelming; research shows that 30% to 50% of students struggle or drop out of introductory programming courses because the fundamentals are difficult to grasp without the right structure. 55337: Introduction to Programming provides a clear solution. This 5-day, beginner-friendly course introduces you to the basics of computer programming through Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, using C# and Visual Basic. You’ll learn how computers process data, write algorithms, and use decision structures and loops, then progress to object-oriented concepts like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. The course also introduces debugging, security, I/O, and performance, giving you a solid foundation to advance into Programming in C# and begin your software development journey.

  • 55133 PowerShell for System Center Configuration Manager Administrators

    Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. PowerShell gives administrators the tools to automate repetitive processes, improve accuracy, and manage large environments more efficiently. This hands-on training teaches you how to integrate PowerShell with SCCM to handle collections, deployments, operating system distribution, compliance, and reporting. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with practical scripts and techniques that save time and reduce effort in day-to-day administration.

  • GH-500 GitHub Advanced Security

    GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) plays a crucial role in enhancing the security posture of software development projects on GitHub. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and features designed to identify and address security vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle. By integrating security directly into the development process with GHAS, your team can build more secure and reliable software. The course will explore how to utilize GHAS to maximize security impact and understand GHAS and its role in the security ecosystem.

  • PL-600T00 Power Platform Solution Architect

    The Solution Architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment and adoption of an overall solution. The Solution Architect ensures that the solution meets the customer’s needs now and in the future. In this course, students will learn about decisions a Solution Architect makes during an implementation, covering security, integrations, Power Apps architecture, Power Automate architecture, and more. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the Solution Architect role.

  • 55128 Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2

    In this course, students will continue their learning on the foundations of report writing with Microsoft® SQL Server® Report Builder and SSRS. The focus will be on report creation by connecting to a database and manipulating the data.

  • MB-280T01 Configure Dynamics 365 customer experience model-driven apps

    With model-driven apps, organizations can customize their user experiences with little to no code and create powerful applications that empower their users and increase productivity. This course is designed to help students learn the skills necessary to configure the Dynamics 365 customer experience model-driven apps, which include Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. In this course, students will learn how to create tables and columns, work with Microsoft Dataverse, and configure the user experience inside a model-driven application. This course is part of a four-course series (MB-280T01-T04) aligning to the MB-280 certification exam.

  • 55366 Querying Data with Transact-SQL

    How many bad business decisions could be avoided if your data was accurate, timely, and easy to query? Nearly 82% of organizations admit to basing decisions on out-of-date data, leading to costly mistakes. The Querying Data with Transact-SQL training course builds the skills you need to work confidently with Microsoft SQL Server. Through hands-on, instructor-led training, you’ll learn to query single and multiple tables, filter and sort results, join related data, use built-in functions, and work with stored procedures and transactions. You’ll also master subqueries, table expressions, aggregations, and error handling, ensuring you can retrieve and manage data accurately, securely, and efficiently.

  • AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator

    How do you keep your cloud infrastructure scalable, secure, and cost-efficient? The Azure Administrator does exactly that, and this course gives you the skills to do it well. According to Microsoft, more than 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Azure, making Azure administration one of the most in-demand cloud roles globally. In this hands-on training, you'll learn how to configure and manage core Microsoft Azure services, including virtual networking, identity, compute, storage, and monitoring. The course aligns with the AZ-104 certification exam. Ideal for IT professionals who need to administer enterprise Azure deployments or are pursuing Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification.

  • MS-4002 Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot

    This learning path examines the key Microsoft 365 security and compliance features that administrators must prepare in order to successfully implement Microsoft 365 Copilot.

  • SC-5001 Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel

    Get started with Microsoft Sentinel security operations by configuring the Microsoft Sentinel workspace, connecting Microsoft services and Windows security events to Microsoft Sentinel, configuring Microsoft Sentinel analytics rules, and responding to threats with automated responses. After completing this course, students will be able to:  Create and configure a Microsoft Sentinel workspace  Deploy a Microsoft Sentinel content hub solution  Connect Windows hosts to Microsoft Sentinel  Configure analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel  Configure automation in Microsoft Sentinel

  • PL-7002 Create and Manage Automated Processes by using Power Automate

    Get started with Power Automate by create and manage automated processes with Power Automate. Including creating triggers for cloud flows, configuring actions, implementing conditional logic for a cloud flow, testing a cloud flow, creating and configuring approvals by using Power Automate, and sharing cloud flows.

  • 55339 Programming in C#

    This five- day training course teaches developers the programming skills that are required to create applications using the C# language. During their five days in the classroom, students review the basics of C# program structure, language syntax, and implementation details, and then consolidate their knowledge throughout the week as they build an application that incorporates several features of .NET. The course aims to follow the spirit of the Microsoft Official Curriculum course 20483, while bringing it completely up-to-date with the latest features of C#, .NET 6.0 and Visual Studio 2022. 55339A is the equivalent of the retired MOC Course 20483CC – Programming in C#.

  • AZ-1004 Deploy and configure Azure Monitor

    In this learning path, you practice implementing Azure Monitor to collect, analyze and act on monitoring telemetry from Azure environments. You learn to configure and interpret monitoring for virtual machines, networking, and web applications.

  • DP-3029 Work smarter with Copilot in Microsoft Fabric

    This course explores how to work smarter with Copilot in Microsoft Fabric. Learn how to integrate, transform, store data, and create insightful reports using Copilot in Microsoft Fabric.

  • MB-910T00 Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM)

    Do you want to learn more about Dynamics 365? This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the customer engagement capabilities of Dynamics 365. You will become familiar with the concept of customer engagement, the core capabilities of customer engagement apps as well as with each of the customer engagement apps, including Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, Dynamics 365 Sales, Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Field Service. You will also learn how Copilot can assist you in executing customer engagement tasks in Dynamics 365. This course includes lectures and hands-on-labs.

  • 55321 SQL Server Integration Services

    Struggling to keep up with data quality and loading challenges? Analysts spend up to 80% of their time managing pipelines and cleansing data, leaving just 20% for real insights. The SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) training course teaches you how to efficiently design and optimize ETL workflows, so your team can focus on delivering impactful business intelligence instead of slogging through manual data prep. The SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) training course teaches you how to design, configure, and secure efficient ETL workflows. You’ll build SSIS packages that connect to multiple data sources, transform complex datasets, and load results into SQL Server or other destinations with precision. You’ll also learn to design control flows, use precedence constraints effectively, optimize package execution, cleanse and validate server data, follow deployment best practices, and maintain a secure SSIS Catalog. By course completion, you’ll have the skills to deliver reliable, high-quality BI solutions that grow with your organization. Note: This course is similar to the retired Course 20767-C: Implementing a SQL Data Warehouse but focuses more on building packages, rather than the entire data warehouse design and implementation.

  • DP-3011 Implement a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Databricks

    This course explores how to use Databricks and Apache Spark on Azure to take data projects from exploration to production. You’ll learn how to ingest, transform, and analyze large-scale datasets with Spark DataFrames, Spark SQL, and PySpark, while also building confidence in managing distributed data processing. Along the way, you’ll get hands-on with the Databricks workspace—navigating clusters and creating and optimizing Delta tables.   You’ll also dive into data engineering practices, including designing ETL pipelines, handling schema evolution, and enforcing data quality. The course then moves into orchestration, showing you how to automate and manage workloads with Lakeflow Jobs and pipelines. To round things out, you’ll explore governance and security capabilities such as Unity Catalog and Purview integration, ensuring you can work with data in a secure, well-managed, and production-ready environment.

  • DP-700T00 Implement data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric

    This course covers methods and practices to implement data engineering solutions by using Microsoft Fabric. Students will learn how to design and develop effective data loading patterns, data architectures, and orchestration processes. Objectives for this course include ingesting and transforming data and securing, managing, and monitoring data engineering solutions. This course is designed for data professionals with some data integration and orchestration experience.

  • DP-3028 Implement Generative AI engineering with Azure Databricks

    This course covers generative AI engineering on Azure Databricks, using Spark to explore, fine-tune, evaluate, and integrate advanced language models. It teaches how to implement techniques like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and multi-stage reasoning, as well as how to fine-tune large language models for specific tasks and evaluate their performance. Students will also learn about responsible AI practices for deploying AI solutions and how to manage models in production using LLMOps (Large Language Model Operations) on Azure Databricks.

  • 55344 Identity with Windows Server

    Unlock the backbone of secure enterprise environments through identity and access management. Over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies rely on Active Directory for authentication and identity management, making it one of the most critical skills for IT professionals today. Without a solid foundation in Active Directory and related services, organizations risk downtime, compliance failures, and security breaches. The 55344 Identity with Windows Server course is an instructor-led training that teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), implement Group Policy, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2022. You’ll also learn how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). This hands-on training helps you implement core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server. With practical labs using PowerShell, Server Manager, and Windows Admin Center, you’ll configure domain controllers, secure AD DS environments, and synchronize with Azure AD. The skills apply not only to Windows Server 2022 but also to Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019, giving you flexibility to support hybrid and distributed environments.

  • DP-3014 Build machine learning solutions using Azure Databricks

    Azure Databricks is a fully managed, cloud-based data analytics platform, which empowers developers to accelerate AI and innovation by simplifying the process of building enterprise-grade data applications. Built as a joint effort by Microsoft and the team that started Apache Spark, Azure Databricks provides data science, engineering, and analytical teams with a single platform for big data processing and machine learning. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Azure Databricks to train and deploy machine learning models.

  • PL-7008 Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

    In this learning path, you will learn how to create custom copilots with Copilot Studio and will get the opportunity to practice your skills in a guided project.

  • 55123 Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 1

    Need to turn raw SQL Server data into clear, professional reports? This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to do just that using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). In Report Builder Level 1 (Course 55123), you’ll learn how to connect to data sources, create tables and matrix reports, group and filter data, apply formatting, and add visualizations like charts. The course combines foundational theory with hands-on labs to help you produce reports that are insightful and presentation-ready. Whether you're starting from scratch or transitioning from another reporting tool, this 2-day class equips you with the practical skills to create, polish, and share reports that support decision-making.

  • GH-300 GitHub Copilot

    This course explores the use of AI in the context of GitHub Copilot, a generative AI tool for developers. It equips users with the knowledge and skills to use Copilot effectively while mitigating potential ethical and operational risks associated with AI usage.

  • SQL Querying Fundamentals – Part 1

    Over 70% of business decision-makers say their teams struggle with data access—most don’t know how to use SQL effectively. This one-day beginner-level training course provides a hands-on introduction to SQL fundamentals using Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll learn SQL from the ground up, gaining the skills to write queries, filter and sort results, combine data from multiple tables, and manipulate output for analysis or reporting. Real-world exercises guide you through every step so you can confidently retrieve information from a relational database.

  • AZ-400T00 Design and Implement Microsoft DevOps solutions

    This course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement DevOps processes and practices. Students will learn how to plan for DevOps, use source control, scale Git for an enterprise, consolidate artifacts, design a dependency management strategy, manage secrets, implement continuous integration, implement a container build strategy, design a release strategy, set up a release management workflow, implement a deployment pattern, and optimize feedback mechanisms

  • AB-7011: Introduction to navigating the modern Contact Center

    This course introduces Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center, focusing on its core features and user experiences. Participants will gain an understanding of the platform’s work allocation capabilities, learn how conversations are efficiently routed, and explore the day-to-day workflows of both Contact Center representatives and supervisors. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate and manage the Dynamics 365 Contact Center environment effectively.

  • DP-605 Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI

    This course is designed as an introduction to Power BI for data analysis and reporting. Skills include connecting to data and basic data preparation tasks using Power Query, designing report pages for optimal user experience, and exploring how Copilot in Power BI aids the report development process.

  • PL-500T00 Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer

    Candidates for this course automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks by using Microsoft Power Automate. They review solution requirements, create process documentation, and design, develop, troubleshoot, and evaluate solutions. Candidates work with business stakeholders to improve and automate business workflows. They collaborate with administrators to deploy solutions to production environments, and they support solutions.

  • AB-100T00: Architecting agentic AI business solutions

    Architecting agentic AI business solutions is an advanced course for architects, senior consultants, and technical leaders responsible for planning, designing, and governing AI-powered enterprise solutions built on Microsoft platforms. This course serves as a foundational, real-world, and architectural preparation step that builds the design judgment, strategic reasoning, and end-to-end understanding learners need before pursuing the AB-100 exam or implementing agentic AI solutions at scale. Learners will explore how to architect AI-powered business solutions that use agents, copilots, and generative AI to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and enhance employee and customer experiences. Emphasis is placed on architecture, trade-offs, governance, cost/benefit analysis, and lifecycle management, rather than step-by-step configuration.

  • Excel Dashboards

    Today's world runs on data more than ever before and that's a trend not likely to change, or even slow down, any time soon. With the tremendous amount of available data, the ability to make sense of it continues to be an ongoing challenge. You already know how to use Excel to perform simple calculations and modify worksheets to make them easier to read, interpret, and present to others. But Excel is capable of doing so much more. To gain a truly competitive edge, you need to be able to extract actionable organizational intelligence from your raw data, and present it in a visually compelling format that enables decision makers to view key trends and gain insights. And that's exactly what this course aims to help you do.

  • AZ-2003 Deploy cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps

    Develop the skills necessary to configure a secure deployment solution for cloud-native apps. Learn how to build, deploy, scale, and manage containerized cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Pipelines.

  • MS-4010 Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents by using Visual Studio Code

    This training course is designed to help you understand the extensibility options available for Microsoft 365 copilot. You will learn about the different ways to extend Copilot, including building plugins and connectors, and how to choose the right option for your use case. The course also covers best practices for building high-quality plugins and connectors, as well as data, privacy, and security considerations. Whether you are a pro-code or low/no-code developer, this course will help you chart your path to extending and customizing Microsoft 365 Copilot.

  • PL-200T00 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant

    This course will teach you to use Microsoft Power Platform solutions to simplify, automate, and empower business processes for organizations in the role of a Functional Consultant. A Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant is responsible for creating and configuring apps, automations, and solutions. They act as the liaison between users and the implementation team. The functional consultant promotes utilization of solutions within an organization. The functional consultant may perform discovery, engage subject matter experts and stakeholders, capture requirements, and map requirements to features. They implement components of a solution including application enhancements, custom user experiences, system integrations, data conversions, custom process automation, and simple visualizations. This course may contain a 1-day Applied Workshop. This workshop will allow you to practice your Functional Consultant skills by creating an end-to-end solution to solve a problem for a fictitious company. The solution will include a Microsoft Dataverse database, Power Apps canvas app, and Power Automate flows.

  • Power BI for Data-driven Decision Makers

    As data acquisition, access, analysis, and reporting are interwoven with our businesses and lives, more and more data is collected about business and personal activities. This abundance of data and the computing power to analyze it has increased the use of data analysis and data visualization across a broad range of job roles. Decision makers of all types, including managers and executives, must interact with, interpret, and develop reports based on data and analysis provided to them. Microsoft Power BI software is designed for data analysis and the creation of visualizations. Data analysts prepare data, perform initial analysis, and create visualizations that are then passed to business data decision makers. These decision makers can use Power BI's tools to explore the data, perform further analysis to find new insights, make decisions, and create customized reports to share their findings.

  • DP-300T00 Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases.

  • 55343 Networking with Windows Server

    55343A is the Community Courseware equivalent of retired Legacy Course 20741BC – Networking with Windows Server 2016. This 5-day classroom-based course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019.

  • 55301 Mastering Microsoft Project 2019

    This three-day instructor-led course is intended for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about Microsoft Project. The course begins with the basic concepts and leads students through all the functions they’ll need to plan and manage a small to medium-size project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress.

  • DP-602T00 Implement a Data Warehouse with Microsoft Fabric

    Explore the data warehousing process and learn how to load, monitor, and query a warehouse in Microsoft Fabric.