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Fall 2026 · 14 instructional weeks
Semester runs Sept. 8 – Dec. 16
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CPO550 · Fall 2026
Weekly Schedule & Tracker
Weekly learning calendar for the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) course.
Professor: Dr. Kazemi
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Week 1 Module 01: Introducing AVD as a DaaS Upcoming Sept. 8–11
Topics and skills
Part I: PlanningAVD ArchitectureAVD ComponentsPersonal & Pooled DesktopsVM Sizing
Readings and labs
Assessments
No assessment listed.
Week 2 Module 02: AVD Requirements and Design Upcoming Sept. 14–18
Topics and skills
Assess Network CapacityAVD Experience EstimatorChoosing an OS for AVD ImplementationBalancing Host Pools
Readings and labs
- RA-M02: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture
- Lab 01: Prepare for deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop
Assessments
No assessment listed.
Week 3 Module 03: User Identities and Profiles Upcoming Sept. 21–25
Topics and skills
Licensing ModelsPersonal & Multi-Session DesktopsStorage SolutionsHybrid Identity with AAD
Readings and labs
Assessments
Lab 01Due Sept. 25Lab 01: 3%
Week 4 Module 04: AVD Networking Upcoming Sept. 28–Oct. 2
Topics and skills
Part II: ImplementingImplement Azure Virtual Network ConnectivityConnectivity to On-premises NetworksNetwork SecurityAzure Network Watcher
Readings and labs
- RA-M04: Implement and manage networking for AVD
- Lab 02: Deploy host pools and session hosts by using the Azure portal
Assessments
Quiz 01 (M01–M03)Oct. 2, available 8:00–9:00 AMQuiz 01: 5%
Week 5 Module 05: Storage for AVD Upcoming Oct. 5–9
Topics and skills
Storage for FSLogix ComponentsConfigure Storage AccountsConfigure DisksCreate File Shares
Readings and labs
- RA-M05: Implement and manage storage for AVD
- Lab 03: Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop
Assessments
Lab 02Due Oct. 9Lab 02: 3%
Week 6 Module 06: AVD Host Pools, Session Hosts and Images Upcoming Oct. 12–16 · No classes on Monday
Topics and skills
Host Pool Assignment TypesAutomate Creation of an AVD Host PoolRDP Properties for a Host PoolManaged VM ImagesShared Image Gallery (SIG)
Readings and labs
- RA-M06a: Create and configure host pools and session hosts
- RA-M06b: Create and manage session host image
- Lab 04: Deploy host pools and hosts by using PowerShell
Assessments
Lab 03Due Oct. 16Lab 03: 3%
Week 7 Module 07: Manage Access and Security Upcoming Oct. 19–23
Topics and skills
Part III: Access & SecurityRBAC for Azure Virtual DesktopUsing Azure Virtual Desktop with IntuneConditional Access PoliciesPlan and Implement MFA in AVD
Readings and labs
- RA-M07a: Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop
- RA-M07b: Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop
- Lab 05: Create and manage session host images
Assessments
Quiz 02 (M04–M06)Oct. 23, available 8:00–9:00 AMQuiz 02: 5%
Lab 04Due Oct. 23Lab 04: 3%
RW Reading Week! Break Oct. 26–30 · No regular classes
Enjoy Reading Week
Take time to rest, recharge, catch up on labs and readings, and prepare for the second half of the semester. There are no regular classes this week.
Week 8 Module 08: Implement and Manage FSLogix Upcoming Nov. 2–6
Topics and skills
Part IV: User Profiles & AppsPlan for FSLogixFSLogix Profile ContainersCloud CacheRule Sets and Application Masking
Readings and labs
- RA-M08: Implement and manage FSLogix
- Lab 06: Configure Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
Assessments
Quiz 03 (M07)Nov. 6, available 8:00–9:00 AMQuiz 03: 5%
Lab 05Due Nov. 6Lab 05: 3%
Week 9 Module 09: User Experience Upcoming Nov. 9–13
Topics and skills
AVD Optimization PrinciplesPersistent Virtual Desktop EnvironmentsEndpoint Manager policiesUniversal Printing
Readings and labs
- RA-M09: Install and configure apps on a session host
- Lab 07: Implement and manage AVD profiles
Assessments
Lab 06Due Nov. 13Lab 06: 3.5%
Week 10 Module 10: Applications for Session Hosts Upcoming Nov. 16–20
Topics and skills
Dynamic App DeliveryConfigure Apps for UsersMicrosoft Teams on AVDPublish Built-in Apps in AVD
Readings and labs
- RA-M10: Configure user experience settings
- Lab 08: Package Windows Azure Desktop applications
Assessments
Lab 07Due Nov. 20Lab 07: 3%
Week 11 Module 11: BCDR & AVD Tasks Automation Upcoming Nov. 23–27
Topics and skills
Part V: Monitoring AVD HealthBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR)VM ReplicationAzure Tasks AutomationScheduling the Azure Logic App
Readings and labs
Assessments
Quiz 04 (M08–M10)Nov. 27, available 8:00–9:00 AMQuiz 04: 5%
Lab 08Due Nov. 27Lab 08: 3.5%
Week 12 Module 12: AVD Performance and Health Upcoming Nov. 30–Dec. 4
Topics and skills
AVD Monitoring and ManagementLog Analytics Workspace for Azure MonitorUsing Azure Advisor for AVDGraphics Performance Issues
Readings and labs
Assessments
ProjectDue Dec. 4Project: 25%
Week 13 Review and Final Exam Upcoming Dec. 7–11
Topics and skills
Review and Q&A
Readings and labs
- Review and Q&A session
Assessments
Final Exam (M01–M12)Friday, Dec. 11, 8:00-9:20 AMFinal Exam: 20%
Week 14 Lab and Project Completions Upcoming Dec. 14–16 · Late labs and project submission
Topics and skills
Late Labs and Project Submissions
Readings and labs
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Assessments
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