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Microsoft · AZ-140 · Specialty

Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

The AZ-140 certification validates expertise in planning, implementing, managing, and optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments. 50+ AI-generated practice questions with explanations. Free trial, pass guarantee.

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50 Questions
100min Time Limit
700/ 1000 Pass Score

Overview

About the exam

The AZ-140 certification validates expertise in planning, implementing, managing, and optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments. It covers architecture planning, host pool deployment, session management, user experience configuration, FSLogix profile management, networking, security, and monitoring of virtual desktop infrastructure in Azure.

This specialty certification is designed for Azure administrators and desktop infrastructure engineers who deploy and manage virtualized desktop experiences at scale. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Azure administration, networking, identity, and virtualization technologies to manage enterprise VDI solutions.

Exam Domains

What's on the exam

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (120 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot area formats. Questions focus on real-world scenarios involving host pool configuration, session host deployment, FSLogix setup, and network optimization for virtual desktops. Budget time for detailed configuration scenarios.

Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure 44%

Plan, implement, and manage networking (RDP Shortpath, Private Link, QoS), plan and implement storage for user data (FSLogix, Azure NetApp Files), plan host pools and session hosts (architecture, OS selection, licensing, capacity), implement host pools and session hosts (Azure portal, PowerShell, CLI, ARM/Bicep, host pool/session host settings), and create and manage session host images (VM Image Builder, image lifecycle, OS/app updates, Azure Compute Gallery)

Plan and implement identity and security 18%

Plan and implement identity integration (AD DS, Entra ID, Entra Domain Services identity scenarios, RBAC, Conditional Access, authentication options including passwordless/smart card/MFA, SSO) and plan and implement security (Defender for Cloud, Defender Antivirus, Defender for Endpoint, network security with UDRs/NSGs/Azure Firewall, Bastion/JIT, Windows threat protection, confidential VMs/Trusted Launch)

Plan and implement user environments and apps 24%

Plan and implement FSLogix (Profile Containers, Office Containers, Cloud Cache, application masking), plan and implement user experience and client settings (client selection/deployment, device/multimedia/printing redirection, Intune/Group Policy, RDP properties, session timeouts, Start VM on Connect), and install and configure apps (application groups, RemoteApp, Microsoft 365 apps, OneDrive, Teams, browsers, app attach)

Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure 14%

Monitor and manage AVD services (log collection/analysis, Azure Monitor, Monitor workbooks for AVD Insights, session host optimization, autoscaling, active sessions/application groups) and plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery (update strategy, disaster recovery plan, multi-region implementation, backup strategy, FSLogix/personal desktop/image backup and restore)

Format

What to expect

multiple choice
31%
drag drop
13%
command
11%
troubleshooting
11%
ordering
9%
multiple response
9%
dropdown selection
9%
true false
7%

Watch out

Where candidates struggle

This specialty exam assumes strong Azure administration skills. Candidates often underestimate the depth of FSLogix profile container configuration and networking requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop.

  1. 01
    FSLogix Configuration — Not understanding FSLogix profile container, Office container, and Cloud Cache configuration options and when to use each.
  2. 02
    Host Pool Types — Confusing pooled vs personal host pool configurations and their appropriate use cases for different user scenarios.
  3. 03
    Network Planning — Overlooking RDP Shortpath, reverse connect transport, and bandwidth estimation for optimal virtual desktop performance.
  4. 04
    Identity Integration — Struggling with Microsoft Entra ID join vs hybrid join options and their impact on session host deployment.
  5. 05
    Scaling Plans — Not configuring autoscale settings and scaling plans correctly for cost optimization and user experience.

Details

Exam logistics

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.

Delivery Pearson VUE online proctored or at authorized testing centers worldwide
Retake policy 24-hour wait after the first attempt, 14 days between subsequent attempts, maximum 5 attempts per exam within a 12-month period
Validity 1 year
Career outcomes Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer, Cloud Desktop Administrator, VDI Specialist, Remote Work Infrastructure Engineer
Renewal Free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn, available starting 6 months before expiration. Must be completed before the certification expires.
Study time ~45 hours
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