Certification Overview

To earn the Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification, you must pass:

• • AZ-140 – Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

This exam measures your ability to manage identities, storage, networking, host pools, session hosts, and user environments in Azure Virtual Desktop.

What AZ-140 Validates

With Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, you demonstrate your ability to:

• Plan and implement Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
• Manage host pools and session hosts
• Configure user profiles and FSLogix
• Secure virtual desktop environments
• Monitor and optimize AVD performance
• Implement business continuity and disaster recovery

Track Details & Exam Requirements

Exam Focus Areas

The AZ-140 exam covers:

 Plan & Implement AVD Infrastructure

• Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
• Host pools and application groups
• Session host configuration
• Azure AD integration

 Manage User Environments & Apps

• FSLogix profile containers
• MSIX app attach
• Remote apps deployment

 Implement Security & Compliance

• Conditional Access
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Secure network access
• Microsoft Defender integration

 Monitor & Maintain AVD

• Azure Monitor
• Performance monitoring
• Troubleshooting session issues

 Business Continuity & Optimization

• Backup and disaster recovery
• Scaling session hosts
• Cost optimization strategies

Validity & Recertification

Certification Validity

Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification is valid for 1 year. To maintain certification, you must complete a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn before expiration.

Recommended Experience

Microsoft recommends:

• Experience with Azure administration (AZ-104 level)
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and client OS
• Knowledge of networking and identity management
• Experience managing remote desktop environments

There are no formal prerequisites, but Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is highly recommended.

Who Should Pursue Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty?

• Cloud Administrators
• Desktop Virtualization Engineers
• Infrastructure Engineers
• System Administrators
• IT Professionals managing remote work solutions

Career Benefits

• Validates expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop deployment
• Enhances credibility in VDI and cloud infrastructure roles
• Supports modern workplace and remote workforce solutions
• Opens opportunities in cloud desktop and virtualization careers