1---2name: azure-virtual-desktop3description: Azure Virtual Desktop Skill4---5# Azure Virtual Desktop Skill67This 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.89## How to Use This Skill1011> **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 file1213> **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)1415This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:16- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown.17- **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.1819## Category Index2021| Category | Lines | Description |22|----------|-------|-------------|23| Troubleshooting | L37-L52 | Diagnosing and fixing AVD issues: agent updates, MSIX App Attach, autoscale, FQDN/connectivity, connection quality, graphics, session host health, Teams, and Log Analytics-based troubleshooting |24| Best Practices | L53-L64 | Operational best practices for AVD: autoscale, Start VM on Connect, Windows multi-session tuning, validation host pools, proxy/RDP Multipath guidance, and resolving Azure Advisor recommendations. |25| Decision Making | L65-L80 | Planning and cost/licensing decisions for AVD: deployment models, autoscale, host pool and tool choices, storage/FSLogix, data locations, ESU, Local/Extended Zones, and Insights cost estimation |26| Architecture & Design Patterns | L81-L89 | Design patterns for AVD app delivery, stateless hosts, DR, FSLogix profile containers, and automated scaling with Automation/Logic Apps. |27| Limits & Quotas | L90-L95 | Guidance on RDP bandwidth requirements and optimizing Microsoft Teams (audio/video, collaboration features) performance and configuration in Azure Virtual Desktop. |28| Security | L96-L114 | Security configuration for AVD: SSO (Entra ID/AD FS), MFA/Conditional Access, RBAC/roles, external identities, clipboard/screen protection, watermarking, WebAuthn, Kerberos, and Purview forensic onboarding |29| Configuration | L115-L174 | Configuring AVD host pools, images, autoscale, networking, RDP/peripheral redirection, licensing, monitoring, and app delivery (MSIX/App Attach, RemoteApp, Teams, OneDrive, language packs). |30| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L175-L182 | Managing AVD via CLI/PowerShell, integrating partner App Attach delivery, enabling WebRTC multimedia redirection, and launching resources using custom URI schemes. |31| Deployment | L183-L191 | Guides for deploying and migrating AVD: adding session hosts, moving from classic to current AVD, changing regions, using regional host pools, and deploying Windows clients via Intune/ConfigMgr. |3233### Troubleshooting34| Topic | URL |35|-------|-----|36| Monitor and troubleshoot AVD agent updates with logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/agent-updates-diagnostics |37| Test and troubleshoot MSIX packages for AVD App Attach | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-test-msix-packages |38| Monitor and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale with Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-monitor-operations-insights |39| Validate Azure Virtual Desktop FQDN and endpoint connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/check-access-validate-required-fqdn-endpoint |40| Analyze and troubleshoot AVD connection quality | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connection-latency |41| Collect and query AVD connection quality logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/connection-quality-monitoring |42| Use diagnostics and Log Analytics for AVD issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/diagnostics-log-analytics |43| Diagnose graphics performance issues with RemoteFX counters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remotefx-graphics-performance-counters |44| Interpret AVD session host statuses and health checks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-status-health-checks |45| Interpret AVD session host statuses and health checks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-status-health-checks |46| Use Log Analytics queries to diagnose session host updates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update-diagnostics |47| Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/troubleshoot-teams |4849### Best Practices50| Topic | URL |51|-------|-----|52| Autoscale FAQ and best practices for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-faq |53| Resolve Azure Advisor recommendations for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-advisor-recommendations |54| Configure Azure Virtual Desktop validation host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-validation-environment |55| Azure Virtual Desktop FAQ and operational best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/faq |56| Apply proxy server guidelines for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/proxy-server-support |57| Use RDP Multipath to improve Azure Virtual Desktop reliability | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-multipath |58| Start VM on Connect FAQ and usage best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect-faq |59| FAQ and best practices for Windows multi-session on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-multisession-faq |6061### Decision Making62| Topic | URL |63|-------|-----|64| Plan Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale using example scenarios | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-scenarios |65| Use Azure Extended Zones with Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-extended-zones |66| Plan Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-local-overview |67| Understand Azure Virtual Desktop data locations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/data-locations |68| Choose host pool management approach in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/host-pool-management-approaches |69| Estimate costs for Azure Virtual Desktop Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/insights-costs |70| Select licensing options for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/licensing |71| Choose management tools for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/management |72| Choose Azure Virtual Desktop deployment models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/organization-internal-external-commercial-purposes-recommendations |73| Choose Azure storage options for FSLogix profiles on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/store-fslogix-profile |74| Estimate and plan Azure Virtual Desktop costs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/understand-estimate-costs |75| Plan Windows 10 ESU for Azure Virtual Desktop deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/understanding-extended-security-updates |7677### Architecture & Design Patterns78| Topic | URL |79|-------|-----|80| Use App Attach containers for AVD application delivery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-overview |81| Use ephemeral OS disks for stateless AVD workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/deploy/session-hosts/ephemeral-os-disks |82| Design disaster recovery architecture for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/disaster-recovery-concepts |83| Design AVD user profile management with FSLogix containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/fslogix-profile-containers |84| Use Automation and Logic Apps to scale AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/scaling-automation-logic-apps |8586### Limits & Quotas87| Topic | URL |88|-------|-----|89| Understand RDP bandwidth needs for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-bandwidth |90| Use Microsoft Teams features on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/teams-supported-features |9192### Security93| Topic | URL |94|-------|-----|95| Control clipboard direction and data types in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/clipboard-transfer-direction-data-types |96| Configure AD FS single sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-adfs-sso |97| Configure managed identities for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-managed-identity |98| Configure Entra ID single sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-single-sign-on |99| Implement delegated administrative access in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/delegated-access-virtual-desktop |100| Set up Kerberos KDC proxy for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/key-distribution-center-proxy |101| Configure Azure Virtual Desktop host pools for external identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/provide-access-external-identities |102| Onboard AVD session hosts to Microsoft Purview forensic evidence | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/purview-forensic-evidence |103| Use built-in Azure RBAC roles for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rbac |104| Configure WebAuthn redirection for passwordless AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-webauthn |105| Enable screen capture protection for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/screen-capture-protection |106| Apply security recommendations to Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/security-recommendations |107| Assign RBAC and Entra roles to AVD service principals | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/service-principal-assign-roles |108| Enforce MFA for Azure Virtual Desktop with Conditional Access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-mfa |109| Configure watermarking to protect Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/watermarking |110111### Configuration112| Topic | URL |113|-------|-----|114| Add Azure Virtual Desktop administrative template to Group Policy and Intune | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/administrative-template |115| Create MSIX images for App Attach in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-create-msix-image |116| Add and manage App Attach applications in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-setup |117| Apply Windows licensing to Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/apply-windows-license |118| Create and assign autoscale scaling plans for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-create-assign-scaling-plan |119| Configure diagnostics for Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/autoscale-diagnostics |120| Deploy and access Entra-joined AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/azure-ad-joined-session-hosts |121| Configure Configuration Manager updates for AVD multi-session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-automatic-updates |122| Configure Azure Virtual Desktop host pool load balancing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-host-pool-load-balancing |123| Configure RDP Shortpath transport for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-rdp-shortpath |124| Configure session lock behavior in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-session-lock-behavior |125| Create and use AVD custom image templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/create-custom-image-templates |126| Configure custom image templates for AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/custom-image-templates |127| 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 |128| Set custom RDP properties on Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/customize-rdp-properties |129| Enroll Azure subscriptions in AVD per-user access pricing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/enroll-per-user-access-pricing |130| 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 |131| Enable GPU-accelerated rendering and encoding in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/graphics-enable-gpu-acceleration |132| Enable and configure Azure Virtual Desktop Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/insights |133| Install Microsoft 365 Apps on AVD custom images | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/install-office-on-wvd-master-image |134| Configure Windows 10 language packs on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/language-packs |135| Use MSIXMGR tool parameters for AVD App Attach workflows | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/msixmgr-tool-syntax-description |136| Configure multimedia redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/multimedia-redirection-video-playback-calls |137| Launch OneDrive automatically with AVD RemoteApps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/onedrive-remoteapp |138| Configure preferred application group type for pooled AVD host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/preferred-application-group-type |139| Set up Private Link endpoints for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/private-link-setup |140| Publish applications with RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/publish-applications-stream-remoteapp |141| Reference for supported RDP properties in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-properties |142| Configure QoS policies for Azure Virtual Desktop RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-quality-of-service-qos |143| Understand and plan RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-shortpath |144| Configure audio and video redirection over RDP for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-audio-video |145| Configure RDP camera and video redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-camera-webcam-video-capture |146| Configure RDP clipboard redirection settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-clipboard |147| Configure RDP drive and storage redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-drives-storage |148| Configure RDP location redirection for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-location |149| Configure MTP/PTP device redirection over RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-plug-play-mtp-ptp |150| Configure printer redirection in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-printers |151| Configure serial and COM port redirection over RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-serial-com-ports |152| Configure smart card redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-smart-cards |153| Configure USB redirection on Windows RDP clients | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-usb |154| Configure peripheral and resource redirection over RDP for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-remote-desktop-protocol |155| Use advanced features of the Windows Remote Desktop client for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remote-desktop-client/client-features-windows-msrdc |156| Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop using the Windows Remote Desktop client | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remote-desktop-client/connect-windows-cloud-services |157| Enable preview RemoteApp windowing enhancements in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remoteapp-enhancements |158| Configure required FQDNs and endpoints for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/required-fqdn-endpoint |159| Configure scheduled agent updates for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/scheduled-agent-updates |160| Understand session host update configuration for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update |161| Configure session host update for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update-configure |162| Set preferred application group type on AVD host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-preferred-application-group-type |163| Prepare and upload a custom VHD image for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-customize-master-image |164| Build a golden image for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-golden-image |165| Set up Automation and Logic Apps scaling for AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-scaling-script |166| Configure Azure Service Health alerts for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-service-alerts |167| Configure Start VM on Connect for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect |168| Configure Microsoft Teams with media optimization on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/teams-on-avd |169| Configure Windows 11 language packs on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-11-language-packs |170171### Integrations & Coding Patterns172| Topic | URL |173|-------|-----|174| Use partner solutions to deliver App Attach applications on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-partner-solutions |175| Use Azure CLI and PowerShell modules to manage Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/cli-powershell |176| Integrate WebRTC calling apps with AVD multimedia redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/multimedia-redirection-developer-integration |177| Use URI schemes with the AVD Remote Desktop client | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/uri-scheme |178179### Deployment180| Topic | URL |181|-------|-----|182| Add session host VMs to Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/add-session-hosts-host-pool |183| Automatically migrate from AVD (classic) to Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/automatic-migration |184| Manually migrate from AVD (classic) to Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/manual-migration |185| Move Azure Virtual Desktop resources between Azure regions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/move-resources |186| Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop regional host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/regional-host-pools |187| Deploy Windows Remote Desktop client per-user via Intune or Configuration Manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remote-desktop-client/install-windows-client-per-user |
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