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Azure Virtual Desktop - Creation and Cost Savings

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Wanted to do a write-up while it's still fresh on my mind, but have a project coming up that requires a VD deployment. The environment will rarely be used, so cost saving is pretty important in this particular case. To accomplish this, I wanted to dig into Azure's "Start VM on connect" feature. I utilized some of the work from AVD Punks: Link Here  to make it happen, but the whole story is below. So first, let's start with how to actually setup AVD: Feel free to skip if this is something with which you already have familiarity
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Azure Virtual Desktop: Azure Files Integration

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Repurposed that last lab to do a bit of work with FSLogix and Azure File Sync to provide some additional options for profile management and file storage in virtual environments. 🔑 Key Details: AVD with FSLogix: Configured to manage user profiles efficiently and reduce login times. Azure File Sync: Implemented to synchronize on-premises file shares with cloud storage for better accessibility and management. Networking and Azure AD-DS: Built on a solid network foundation with Azure AD Domain Services for secure identity integration. This setup was designed as a hands-on exploration of AVD’s potential for hybrid environments and to refine approaches to virtual desktop management.
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Azure Files - Multi Site Sync w/ Active Directory Auth Integration

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  Spent some time this week building a multi-site Azure File Sync lab. The goal was to get into the weeds a bit more for a more cloud based file sharing platform that's more robust that's SharePoint. The setup involved: - New AD forest with Entra sync. - Four VMs: One primary DC and three RODCs/File Sync servers representing remote sites. - VNET peering to the main network. - Azure Storage Sync configuration - Azure Storage Account bound to AD DS for file share authentication. I also dug into Microsoft's Entra Kerberos solution for allowing access from non-domain joined devices in WFH scenarios. It's an interesting option that gives access without requiring local domain joins (though a working AD domain is still a pre-req). I opted out of this, to keep it a bit more streamlined in my case. It was a fun little project. The build and configuration took a few hours, but Azure's platform is pretty bulletproof, so a few docs and some trial and error got us across the fin...
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This is how it all starts......

 Hello to everyone who may or may not ever read this. Really just kicking off a space to brain dump or pour out some thought. Not living for the "Comments Section" or much else here, but wanted a place to put some short or long format posts. This will mainly be centered around IT projects or labs that I may be working on. Some may be completed and some might be abandoned. A lot of those posts will act more as a documentation hub, for me to have a place to potentially review some of the work from days past. Some of the hurdles that are encountered and some of the victories that may be tasted. I may add some pictures here and there, but we'll see what all comes out. Optimistically, this could be a fun way to pass time, compared to Instagram.... :)
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