How to Use Azure NetApp Files as FSLogix Profile Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) administrators can use Azure NetApp Files (ANF) as a managed SMB file share to store FSLogix profile containers, which persist user settings in non-persistent VDI environments. ANF offers low latency and high throughput, making it a strong alternative to on-premises file servers for profile storage. The setup involves creating a NetApp account and capacity pool in the Azure portal, configuring an Active Directory connection, and provisioning an SMB volume in the same region as the session hosts. An Active Directory Domain Services environment is required, along with a dedicated subnet delegated to ANF within the same or peered virtual network. Once the volume is created, FSLogix registry settings must be configured on the session host to point profile containers to the ANF SMB share.
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