Introduction

  • 3 minutes

Reduce Azure Virtual Desktop deployment costs by scaling virtual machines (VMs). This means shutting down and deallocating session host VMs during off-peak usage hours, then turning them back on and reallocating them during peak hours.

This module aligns with the exam AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe how to scale session hosts using Azure Automation.
  • Create or update an Azure Automation account.
  • Create a managed identity.
  • Create the Azure Logic App and execution schedule.

Prerequisites

  • Working experience with developing cloud applications.
  • Conceptual knowledge of messaging, events, API management, and app caching.