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Prerequisites:
- VNET with Custom DNS (see link below)
- AD - Test - Environment
- AVD - Workspace
- At least one user synced from AD to the cloud (including its credentials)
Deployment:
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Setting up the necessary groups and permissions:
Create a new group (Global Securtiy Group) in an OU that will be synced to the cloud.
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Add a user to the group you just created, who will have access to the AVD environment.
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Initiate an AD - Sync.
# Forcing the AD sync
Start-ADSyncSyncCycle
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Expected Results:
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In the Azure Portal, go to the "Azure Virtual Desktop".
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Test Logging in:
Open any new web browser.
Link: https://aka.ms/avdweb
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References:
https://it-infrastructure.solutions/creating-an-azure-virtual-desktop-workspace/
https://it-infrastructure.solutions/single-domain-ad-ds-forest-lab/