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npx versuz@latest install microsoftdocs-agent-skills-skills-azure-virtual-desktopgit clone https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills.gitcp Agent-Skills/SKILL.MD ~/.claude/skills/microsoftdocs-agent-skills-skills-azure-virtual-desktop/SKILL.md--- name: azure-virtual-desktop description: Expert knowledge for Azure Virtual Desktop development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when managing FSLogix profiles, autoscale/Start VM on Connect, MSIX App Attach, Teams redirection, or AVD APIs, and other Azure Virtual Desktop related development tasks. Not for Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Dev Box (use azure-dev-box), Azure VMware Solution (use azure-vmware-solution), Azure Lab Services (use azure-lab-services). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-05-10" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # 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 and session host health, autoscale, connectivity/FQDN, connection quality logs, MSIX App Attach, Hybrid join, graphics, and Teams performance. | | Best Practices | L54-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. | | 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 | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L81-L89 | Design patterns for AVD app delivery, stateless hosts, DR, FSLogix profile containers, and automated scaling with Automation/Logic Apps. | | Limits & Quotas | L90-L95 | Guidance on RDP bandwidth requirements and optimizing Microsoft Teams (audio/video, collaboration features) performance and configuration in Azure Virtual Desktop. | | Security | L96-L114 | Securing Azure Virtual Desktop: SSO, MFA, RBAC, delegated admin, external identities, clipboard/screen controls, watermarking, WebAuthn, Kerberos, Purview, and security best practices. | | Configuration | L115-L175 | Configuring AVD environments: images, autoscale, networking, RDP/redirection, Teams/media, licensing, pricing, updates, monitoring, and client/RemoteApp behavior settings. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L176-L182 | Managing AVD via CLI/PowerShell, integrating partner App Attach delivery, enabling WebRTC multimedia redirection, and launching resources using custom URI schemes. | | Deployment | L183-L192 | Deploying and migrating Azure Virtual Desktop: adding session hosts, moving from classic AVD, hybrid/on-prem setups, cross-region moves, regional host pools, and per-user client 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 AVD 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 | |-------|-----| | Autoscale FAQ and 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 | | Azure Virtual Desktop FAQ and operational 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 | | FAQ and best practices for Windows multi-session on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-multisession-faq | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan Azure Virtual Desktop autoscale using example scenarios | 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 host pool management approach in AVD | 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 | | 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 | | Plan Windows 10 ESU for Azure Virtual Desktop deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/understanding-extended-security-updates | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use App Attach containers for AVD application delivery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-overview | | 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 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 permissions for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-managed-identity | | Configure Entra ID single sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/configure-single-sign-on | | 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 host pools 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 screen capture protection for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/screen-capture-protection | | Apply security recommendations to 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 | | Enforce MFA for Azure Virtual Desktop with Conditional Access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-mfa | | Configure watermarking to protect Azure Virtual Desktop sessions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/watermarking | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Add Azure Virtual Desktop administrative template to Group Policy and Intune | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/administrative-template | | Create MSIX images for App Attach in AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/app-attach-create-msix-image | | Add and manage App Attach applications 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 | | Publish applications with RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/publish-applications-stream-remoteapp | | Configure supported RDP properties for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-properties | | Configure QoS policies for Azure Virtual Desktop RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-quality-of-service-qos | | Understand and plan RDP Shortpath for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-shortpath | | Configure audio and video redirection over RDP for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-audio-video | | Configure RDP camera and video redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-camera-webcam-video-capture | | Configure RDP clipboard redirection settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-clipboard | | Configure RDP drive and storage redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-drives-storage | | Configure RDP location redirection for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-location | | Configure MTP/PTP device redirection over RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-plug-play-mtp-ptp | | Configure printer redirection in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-printers | | Configure serial and COM port redirection over RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-serial-com-ports | | Configure smart card redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-smart-cards | | Configure USB redirection on Windows RDP clients | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-configure-usb | | Configure peripheral and resource redirection over RDP for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/redirection-remote-desktop-protocol | | 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 | | 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 | | Enable enhanced RemoteApp windowing in Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/remoteapp-enhancements | | Allow required FQDNs and endpoints for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/required-fqdn-endpoint | | Configure scheduled agent updates for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/scheduled-agent-updates | | Understand session host update configuration for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update | | Configure session host update for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/session-host-update-configure | | Set preferred application group type on AVD host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-preferred-application-group-type | | Prepare and upload a custom VHD image for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-customize-master-image | | Build a golden image for Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-golden-image | | Set up Automation and Logic Apps scaling for AVD session hosts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-scaling-script | | Configure Azure Service Health alerts for AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/set-up-service-alerts | | Configure Start VM on Connect for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/start-virtual-machine-connect | | Configure Microsoft Teams with media optimization on AVD | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/teams-on-avd | | Configure Windows 11 language packs on Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-11-language-packs | ### Integrations & Coding Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use Azure CLI and PowerShell modules to manage Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/cli-powershell | | Integrate WebRTC calling apps with AVD multimedia redirection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/multimedia-redirection-developer-integration | | Use URI schemes with the AVD Remote Desktop client | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/uri-scheme | ### Deployment | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Add session host VMs to Azure Virtual Desktop host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/add-session-hosts-host-pool | | Automatically migrate from AVD (classic) to Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/automatic-migration | | Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid on-premises | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/deploy-azure-virtual-desktop-hybrid | | Manually migrate from AVD (classic) to Azure Virtual Desktop | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/manual-migration | | Move Azure Virtual Desktop resources between Azure regions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/move-resources | | Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop regional host pools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/regional-host-pools | | 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 |