Assign users to application groups

To assign users to application groups in Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, you can follow a few simple steps. Application groups allow you to organize and manage access to specific applications or desktops within your virtual desktop infrastructure. This granular control helps ensure that users only have access to the resources they need. Let’s dive into the process of configuring and operating these application groups.

1. Create an application group

Begin by signing in to the Azure portal using your credentials. Navigate to the Azure Virtual Desktop service, select the relevant host pool, and click on the “Application groups” tab. Here, you can click on the “Add” button to create a new application group.

2. Configure the application group

Provide a name and description for the application group to distinguish it from others. Select the host pool associated with the applications or desktops you want to include in this group. You can also enable user assignment if you want to manually assign specific users or groups to this application group.

3. Add applications

In the “Applications” tab of the application group, click on the “Assignments” button to add applications. You can choose from various sources like RemoteApp programs, Windows Virtual Desktop applications, or MSI installers. Select the desired applications and click on the “Add” button to include them in the application group.

4. Assign users

To assign users or groups to the application group, navigate to the “Users and groups” tab. Click on the “Assign user” button, search for the desired users or groups, and select them. You can assign multiple users or groups at once. When you’re finished, click on the “Assign” button to save the user assignments.

5. Configure properties

In the “Properties” tab, you can further configure properties such as display name, icon path, scaling behavior, resource limits, and more. Adjust these settings based on your requirements to provide the best user experience and optimize resource allocation for the application group.

6. Validate the configuration

After completing the necessary configurations, it’s essential to validate the setup. You can do this through the Azure portal or by using Azure PowerShell cmdlets. Confirm that the application group appears correctly, the assigned applications are accessible, and users have appropriate access permissions.

By effectively assigning users to application groups, you can streamline access to specific applications or desktops within your Azure Virtual Desktop environment. This empowers you to provide a tailored experience while maintaining control and security.

Example of code for creating an application group:

az desktopvirtualization applicationgroup create --friendly-name "ExampleAppGroup" --description "Example application group" --host-pool-name "ExampleHostPool" --location "westus"

Example of code for adding an application to an application group:

az desktopvirtualization app add --app-group-name "ExampleAppGroup" --app-group-resource-group "ExampleResourceGroup" --app-fsv "ExampleUserProfilePath" --alias "ExampleAlias" --command-arguments "ExampleArguments" --command-line "ExampleCommandLine" --description "ExampleDescription" --file-path "ExampleFilePath" --icon-path "ExampleIconPath" --path "ExamplePath" --show-in-start-menu {true|false} --show-in-taskbar {true|false} --start-menu-file-name "ExampleStartMenuFileName" --workspace "ExampleWorkspace"

Remember to refer to the official Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop documentation for detailed instructions and the latest information on configuring and operating application groups.