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Migrate on-premises desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop Flashcards

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What is the first step in migrating on-premises desktop infrastructure to Azure Virtual Desktop?

A

Assess your current environment.

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What should be evaluated during the environment assessment for VDIs? 5

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Evaluate desktop applications
Identify dependencies
User profiles
Data,
and networking requirements.

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What factors should be considered when planning the Azure Virtual Desktop deployment? 4

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Consider factors like :
VM sizes
Storage
Networking
User profiles/ Azure AD

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What are host pools in Azure Virtual Desktop?

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Host pools are collections of virtual machines that provide desktops or applications for users.

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What needs to be done to configure access and security for Azure Virtual Desktop? 3

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Set up authentication: (Azure AD),

Configure access control policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Implement security measures: Encryption, Monitoring

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What should be tested before migrating production users to Azure Virtual Desktop? 4

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Desktop Apps functionality & Performance
Network connectivity & service integration.
User experience
Data access

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How should users and data be migrated to Azure Virtual Desktop? 3

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Gradually migrate users to appropriate host pools.

Monitor the migration progress and address issues.

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What should be done to optimize the Azure Virtual Desktop environment? 3

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Monitor performance
Optimize based on user feedback.
Continuously manage the infrastructure for optimal performance and security

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What is the final step in the migration process?

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Decommission on-premises infrastructure after users are fully transitioned to Azure Virtual Desktop. Ensure data backup and retention

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What factors should be considered when deciding on a VDI environment? 5

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Scalability
Integration
Management & Administration
Pricing
Ecosystem familiarity and Support

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How does Azure Virtual Desktop integrate with existing infrastructure?

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Azure Virtual Desktop integrates well with Microsoft technologies like Active Directory and Office 365, making it suitable if you have an existing Microsoft investment.

Amazon WorkSpaces can also integrate with various systems but may require additional configurations.

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Describe the pricing structures of AWS and Azure for VDI?

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AWS and Azure both offer pay-as-you-go and reserved instances.

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Q: What is the first step in database migration to the cloud? 2

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A: Assess the databases and define migration goals.

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Database
Q: What should be considered during the assessment? 3

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A: Characteristics of the databases, such as size and complexity, and the desired migration goals.

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Q: What should be evaluated during the Database planning phase? 2

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Evaluate database service offered
Determine the best migration strategy.

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Database

Q: What needs to be set up in the cloud environment? 4

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Infrastructure components like
virtual networks,
subnets,
security groups,
and access controls.

17
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Database

How should networking connectivity between on-premises and cloud be established? 2

A

Consider options like VPN, direct connect, or dedicated interconnect.

18
Q

Database

When ready what is the first step in data migration?

A

Extract data from the source database while ensuring data integrity.

19
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Database

What may be required during the data transformation step?

A

You’d need to account for any differences in schema or data formats between the source and target databases.

20
Q

Database Migration
What specific changes may be required in the application? 3

A

Update connection strings

Database access methods, and

Database queries or commands.

21
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Database Migration
What measures should be implemented for security?
4

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A: Configure firewalls, encryption, access controls, and identity management for the cloud-based database.

22
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Database Migration
What should be established in terms of user accounts and permissions? 3

A

Define user accounts, roles, and permissions in the cloud-based database.

23
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Database Migration
What additional features can be utilized for performance optimization? 3

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Consider features like auto-scaling, read replicas, or caching provided by the cloud platform.

24
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Database Migration
How can database performance be monitored post-migration? 2

A

Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to track performance and identify issues.

25
Q

Database Migration
What should be validated for data protection and business continuity? 2

A

Validate backup and disaster recovery mechanisms for the database.

26
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Database Migration
How can applications be categorized during the assessment?

A

Applications can be categorized based on factors like criticality, complexity, and business value.

27
Q

Application Migration
What should be evaluated during the assessment? 3

A

Technical requirements, dependencies, and integration points of each application.

28
Q

Define migration criteria:

Criteria for selecting applications for migration? 3

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Cost savings, scalability, or performance improvement.

29
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Define migration criteria:
What other factors should be considered from a security vantage point?

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A: Regulatory compliance, security, and data sensitivity.

30
Q

Application Migration
What should be analyzed for each application? 3

A

Architecture, components, and dependencies.

31
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Application Migration
What considerations are important during the evaluation? 2

A

Determine if the application is
Compatible with cloud environments and if it requires Modification or re-architecture.

32
Q

Application Migration
Perform a cost-benefit analysis:
Q: What should be evaluated during the cost-benefit analysis? 3

A

Financial implications of migrating each application, including infrastructure costs, licensing, and operational expenses.

33
Q

Perform a cost-benefit analysis:

Q: What factors should be compared? 3

A

Projected benefits against the costs,
Considering increased agility or
Reduced infrastructure management

34
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Prioritize applications for migration:
Q: How should applications be prioritized? 3

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A: Rank applications based on business objectives, technical feasibility, and expected benefits.

35
Q

Develop a Application Migration roadmap:
What should be included in the migration roadmap? 3

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A: Sequence, timeline, and milestones for migrating the selected applications.

36
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Develop a Application Migration roadmap:
What should be considered when developing the roadmap? 3

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A: Dependencies, resource availability, and potential impacts on business operations.

37
Q

What Application Migration strategies should be considered?

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A: Lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or re-architecting.

38
Q

Execute the Application Migration:
Q: What is the recommended approach for migration?

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A: Start with pilot migrations or smaller applications to gain experience and validate the process.

39
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Post-Application Migration validation and optimization:
Q: What should be validated after migration? 3

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A: Functionality, performance, and data integrity of the migrated applications.

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