azure-virtual-desktop

# Azure Virtual Desktop Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Virtual Desktop. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L37-L53 | Diagnosing and fixing AVD issues: agent updates, autoscale, connectivity, session host health, graphics/Teams performance, MSIX App Attach, and using logs/Insights for troubleshooting. | | Best Practices | L54-L65 | Best practices for scaling, validating, and updating AVD host pools; handling Advisor and Start VM on Connect, proxy usage, FAQs, and Windows Enterprise multi-session configuration. | | Decision Making | L66-L81 | Planning and choosing AVD deployment models, autoscale, regions, data locations, storage, licensing, management tools, and estimating/optimizing AVD and Insights costs | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L82-L90 | Patterns for designing AVD deployments: stateless hosts with ephemeral disks, DR architectures, FSLogix profile design, RDP Multipath connectivity, and automated scaling with Logic Apps. | | Limits & Quotas | L91-L96 | Guidance on RDP bandwidth requirements and optimizing Microsoft Teams (audio/video, collaboration features) performance and configuration in Azure Virtual Desktop. | | Security | L97-L118 | Securing Azure Virtual Desktop: SSO (Entra ID/AD FS), Conditional Access/MFA, RBAC and delegated admin, external identities, session protections (watermarking, screen capture, WebAuthn), and security best practices. | | Configuration | L119-L178 | Configuring AVD environments: images, autoscale, networking, RDP/peripheral redirection, licensing, Teams/OneDrive, language packs, monitoring, and client/RemoteApp behavior. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L179-L185 | Managing AVD via CLI/PowerShell, integrating partner App Attach delivery, enabling WebRTC multimedia redirection, and launching resources using custom URI schemes. | | Deployment | L186-L194 | Guides for deploying and migrating Azure Virtual Desktop: classic-to-AVD moves, hybrid/on-prem setups, region moves, and client/MMR extension deployment via Intune/ConfigMgr. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Monitor and troubleshoot AVD agent updates with logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/agent-updates-diagnostics | | Test and troubleshoot MSIX packages for App Attach | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-test-msix-packages | | Monitor and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale with Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-monitor-operations-insights | | Validate Azure Virtual Desktop FQDN and endpoint connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/check-access-validate-required-fqdn-endpoint | | Analyze and troubleshoot AVD connection quality | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connection-latency | | Collect and query AVD connection quality logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connection-quality-monitoring | | Use diagnostics and Log Analytics for AVD issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/diagnostics-log-analytics | | Diagnose graphics performance issues with RemoteFX counters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remotefx-graphics-performance-counters | | Interpret AVD session host statuses and health checks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-status-health-checks | | Interpret AVD session host statuses and health checks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-status-health-checks | | Use Log Analytics queries to diagnose session host updates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update-diagnostics | | Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid onboarding failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/troubleshoot-azure-virtual-desktop-hybrid | | Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/troubleshoot-teams | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Apply autoscale best practices for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-faq | | Resolve Azure Advisor recommendations for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-advisor-recommendations | | Configure Azure Virtual Desktop validation host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-validation-environment | | Apply Azure Virtual Desktop FAQ best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/faq | | Apply proxy server guidelines for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/proxy-server-support | | Start VM on Connect FAQ and usage best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect-faq | | Apply best practices for Windows Enterprise multi-session | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-multisession-faq | | Choose Windows update methods for AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-update-management-methodologies-session-hosts | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Choose and tune Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale plans | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-scenarios | | Use Azure Extended Zones with Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-extended-zones | | Plan Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-local-overview | | Understand Azure Virtual Desktop data locations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/data-locations | | Choose Azure Virtual Desktop host pool management | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/host-pool-management-approaches | | Estimate costs for Azure Virtual Desktop Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/insights-costs | | Select licensing options for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/licensing | | Choose management tools for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/management | | Choose Azure Virtual Desktop deployment models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/organization-internal-external-commercial-purposes-recommendations | | Decide when to use Azure regional host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/regional-host-pools | | Choose Azure storage options for FSLogix profiles on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/store-fslogix-profile | | Estimate and plan Azure Virtual Desktop costs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/understand-estimate-costs | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use ephemeral OS disks for stateless AVD workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/deploy/session-hosts/ephemeral-os-disks | | Design disaster recovery architecture for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/disaster-recovery-concepts | | Design AVD user profile management with FSLogix containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/fslogix-profile-containers | | Use RDP Multipath to optimize Azure Virtual Desktop connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-multipath | | Use Automation and Logic Apps to scale AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/scaling-automation-logic-apps | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Understand RDP bandwidth needs for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-bandwidth | | Use Microsoft Teams features on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/teams-supported-features | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Control clipboard direction and data types in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/clipboard-transfer-direction-data-types | | Configure AD FS single sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-adfs-sso | | Configure managed identities and RBAC for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-managed-identity | | Configure Microsoft Entra ID SSO for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-single-sign-on | | Configure context-based redirection policies in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/context-based-redirections-avd | | Implement delegated administrative access in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/delegated-access-virtual-desktop | | Set up Kerberos KDC proxy for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/key-distribution-center-proxy | | Configure Azure Virtual Desktop access for external identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/provide-access-external-identities | | Onboard AVD session hosts to Microsoft Purview forensic evidence | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/purview-forensic-evidence | | Use built-in Azure RBAC roles for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rbac | | Configure WebAuthn redirection for passwordless AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-webauthn | | Configure Entra ID authentication for Azure Virtual Desktop RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/require-authentication-using-microsoft-entra-id | | Configure screen capture protection in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/screen-capture-protection | | Apply security recommendations for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/security-recommendations | | Assign RBAC and Entra roles to AVD service principals | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/service-principal-assign-roles | | Configure Conditional Access MFA for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-mfa | | Manage Windows 10 ESU for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/understanding-extended-security-updates | | Configure watermarking to protect Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/watermarking | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Add and use Azure Virtual Desktop ADMX in Group Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/administrative-template | | Create MSIX images for Azure Virtual Desktop App Attach | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-create-msix-image | | Add and manage App Attach apps in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-setup | | Apply Windows licensing to Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/apply-windows-license | | Create and assign autoscale scaling plans for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-create-assign-scaling-plan | | Configure diagnostics for Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-diagnostics | | Deploy and access Entra-joined AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-ad-joined-session-hosts | | Configure Azure fabric communication IPs for AVD and Windows 365 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azurecommunicationips | | Configure Configuration Manager updates for AVD multi-session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-automatic-updates | | Configure Azure Virtual Desktop host pool load balancing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-host-pool-load-balancing | | Configure RDP Shortpath transport for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-rdp-shortpath | | Configure session lock behavior in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-session-lock-behavior | | Create and use AVD custom image templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/create-custom-image-templates | | Configure custom image templates for AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/custom-image-templates | | Customize Azure Virtual Desktop user feed via portal and PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/customize-feed-for-virtual-desktop-users | | Set custom RDP properties on Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/customize-rdp-properties | | Enroll Azure subscriptions in AVD per-user access pricing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/enroll-per-user-access-pricing | | Increase AVD RDP chroma subsampling to 4:4:4 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/graphics-chroma-value-increase-4-4-4 | | Enable GPU-accelerated rendering and encoding in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/graphics-enable-gpu-acceleration | | Enable and configure Azure Virtual Desktop Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/insights | | Install Microsoft 365 Apps on AVD custom images | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/install-office-on-wvd-master-image | | Configure Windows 10 language packs on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/language-packs | | Use MSIXMGR tool parameters for AVD App Attach workflows | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/msixmgr-tool-syntax-description | | Configure multimedia redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/multimedia-redirection-video-playback-calls | | Launch OneDrive automatically with AVD RemoteApps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/onedrive-remoteapp | | Configure preferred application group type for pooled AVD host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/preferred-application-group-type | | Set up Private Link endpoints for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/private-link-setup |