To implement storage accounts for Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, there are a few steps you need to follow. In this article, we will explore the process of setting up storage accounts in Azure and how they are used in Azure Virtual Desktop.

Step 1: Sign in to the Azure portal

Follow the steps below to sign in to the Azure portal:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com).
2. Sign in with your Azure account credentials.

Step 2: Create a storage account

Follow the steps below to create a storage account:

1. In the Azure portal, click on “Create a resource” and search for “Storage account”.
2. Select “Storage account – blob, file, table, queue”.
3. Click on “Create” to start creating a new storage account.

Step 3: Configure storage account settings

Follow the steps below to configure storage account settings:

1. Provide a unique name for your storage account. The name must be between 3 and 24 characters long and can contain only numbers and lowercase letters.
2. Select the subscription under which you want to create the account.
3. Choose the resource group where you want to store the storage account.
4. Select the location for your storage account. Choose a location closest to your Azure Virtual Desktop deployment for better performance.
5. Choose the performance tier and account kind based on your requirements. For Azure Virtual Desktop, it is recommended to use the “Standard” performance tier and “StorageV2” account kind.
6. Enable “Hierarchical namespace” if you plan to use Azure Data Lake Storage with Azure Virtual Desktop.

Step 4: Define advanced settings

Follow the steps below to define advanced storage account settings:

1. Configure virtual network settings if needed.
2. Set up additional data protection options like storage account access tiers, replication options, and secure transfer requirements based on your needs.
3. Click on “Next” to review and create the storage account.

Step 5: Review and create the storage account

Follow the steps below to review and create the storage account:

1. Review the settings you have provided for the storage account.
2. Click on “Create” to create the storage account with the specified settings.

Once the storage account is created, you can use it with Azure Virtual Desktop to store various components, such as session host OS disks, user profile disks, and application data.

Code Example: Creating a Storage Account

Implementing Storage Accounts for Azure Virtual Desktop

Follow the steps below to set up a storage account for Azure Virtual Desktop:

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. Create a new storage account with the required settings.
3. Configure the storage account with advanced options if needed.
4. Review and create the storage account.

Once the storage account is created, you can integrate it with Azure Virtual Desktop to store various components.

Code Example: Creating a Storage Account


import os
from azure.common.credentials import ServicePrincipalCredentials
from azure.mgmt.storage import StorageManagementClient

This code snippet demonstrates how to create a storage account using Python and the Azure SDK for Python. Make sure you have the necessary credentials and subscription details set up in your environment.

Remember to substitute the appropriate values for my-resource-group and my-storage-account according to your requirements.

That’s it! You have now implemented storage accounts for Azure Virtual Desktop. You can continue configuring and managing your Azure Virtual Desktop deployment using these storage accounts.