Using azure Virtual desktop how to implement FSLogix , using Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider for an hybrid organization.

Question

Azure virtual desktop environment is already deployed. We need to figure out how to implement FSLogix, using Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider, by which users should be able to log into any individual host without losing their data.

. Step-by-step guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi @Addy,

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Implementing FSLogix in an Azure Virtual Desktop environment with Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider involves several steps.

Create a profile container with Azure Files and Microsoft Entra ID: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/create-profile-container-azure-ad

This feature doesn't currently support user accounts that you create and manage solely in Microsoft Entra ID. User accounts must be hybrid user identities, which means you'll also need AD DS and either Microsoft Entra Connect or Microsoft Entra Connect cloud sync. You must create these accounts in Active Directory and sync them to Microsoft Entra ID. To assign Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) permissions for the Azure file share to a user group, you must create the group in Active Directory and sync it to Microsoft Entra ID.

This feature doesn't currently support cross-tenant access for B2B users or guest users. Users from an Entra tenant other than the one configured won't be able to access the file share.

Using this feature requires Microsoft Entra ID P1 licenses. To find the right license for your requirements, see Compare generally available features of Microsoft Entra ID.

• Ensure that the on-premises Active Directory users are synced to Microsoft Entra ID using Microsoft Entra Connect or Microsoft Entra Connect cloud sync.
• Configure the on-premises Active Directory to trust the Microsoft Entra ID domain.
• Test FSLogix thoroughly to ensure that it is working as expected in a hybrid organization scenario.

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