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+# Challenge 1 - Introduction to Azure NetApp Files
+
+**[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-02.md)
+
+## Goal 
+
+Overview of Azure NetApp Files, including its purpose, benefits, and key features. 
+
+## Actions
+
+* Azure NetApp Files overview 
+* Key attributes: performance, cost optimization, and scale 
+* Supported protocols: SMB, NFS, and dual protocol 
+* Use cases: File sharing, ome directories, databases, high-performance computing 
+* Introduction to Microhack subscription and challenges
+
+## Success criteria
+
+* Describe the key attributes of Azure NetApp Files
+* Performance characteristics and service levels
+* Cost optimization considerations
+* Scalability and enterprise readiness
+
+## Learning resources
+* [Azure NetApp Files documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/)
diff --git a/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-02.md b/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-02.md
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+# Challenge 2 - Setup Network Configuration
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-01.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-03.md)
+
+## Goal 
+
+Design an effective network architecture for your workloads to benefit from the rich capabilities of Azure NetApp Files. 
+
+## Actions
+
+* Design considerations for Azure NetApp Files network planning
+* Review basic requirements and networking options
+* Setup vNet and delegated subnet 
+
+## Success criteria
+
+* Explain the networking requirements and dependencies
+* Identify and evaluate network design considerations
+* Design a scalable and secure network architecture
+
+## Learning resources
+* [Guidelines for Azure Netapp Files network planning ](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-network-topologies)
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+# Challenge 3 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files 
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-02.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-04.md)
+
+## Goal 
+
+Set up and configure Azure NetApp Files. 
+
+## Actions
+
+* Create a NetApp accounts in Azure NetApp Files
+* Setting up Capacity Pools
+* Create a volume with NFSv3
+* Deploy a Virtual Instance and mount a volume
+* Write test data to a volume (Download larger data amount)  
+* Create Snapshot 
+* Restore from Snapshot 
+
+## Success criteria
+
+* Create an Azure NetApp Files account in the correct region and subscription
+* Create and configure capacity pools with appropriate service levels and sizing aligned to workload needs.
+* Create, manage, and modify volumes, including selecting the correct protocol, capacity, and performance settings.
+
+## Learning resources
+* [Quickstart: Set up Azure NetApp Files and create an NFS volume](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-quickstart-set-up-account-create-volumes?tabs=azure-portal)
diff --git a/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-04.md b/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-04.md
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+# Challenge 4 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files for VDI/AVD
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-03.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-05.md)
+
+## Goal
+
+Explore the use cases and benefits of Azure NetApp Files for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). 
+
+## Actions
+
+* Configure Active Directory connection for Azure NetApp Files
+* Create SMB volume for AVD environment
+* Deploy and Test AVD Integration
+
+## Success criteria
+* Deploy and connect the required infrastructure components.
+* Be able to provision storage and perform basic data operations.
+* Integrate identity and user profiles with the platform.
+* Access the environment as a user and verify functionality.
+* Observe, test, and adjust performance behavior.
+* Understand storage requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
+
+## Learning resources
+
+* [Storage options for FSLogix profile containers in Azure Virtual Desktop](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/store-fslogix-profile#azure-platform-details)
+* [Store FSLogix profile containers on Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fslogix/how-to-configure-profile-container-netapp)
diff --git a/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-05.md b/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-05.md
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+# Challenge 5 - Managing and Monitoring Azure NetApp Files
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-04.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-06.md)
+
+## Goal
+
+Equip participants with the skills to manage and monitor Azure NetApp Files. 
+
+## Actions
+
+* Monitoring performance and health 
+* Managing Active Directory integration 
+* Backup and restore operations 
+* Participants adjust performance levels based on simulated workloads. 
+
+## Success criteria
+
+
+## Learning resources
+* [Create an Active Directory connection for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/elastic-active-directory)
+
+* [Understand Azure NetApp Files backup](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/backup-introduction)
+
+* [Performance FAQs for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/faq-performance)
+* [Azure NetApp Files performance considerations](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-performance-considerations) 
diff --git a/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-06.md b/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-06.md
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+# Challenge 6 - Azure NetApp Files Backup
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-05.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](challenge-07.md)
+
+## Goal
+
+The goal of this challenge is to configure Azure NetApp Files Backup to protect data used in an Azure Virtual Desktop environment.
+You will ensure that Azure NetApp Files volumes are covered by a backup configuration that supports data protection and recovery requirements.
+
+## Actions
+
+* Enable Azure NetApp Files Backup in the target region
+* Create or use an existing backup vault
+* Configure a backup policy for Azure NetApp Files volumes
+* Assign the backup policy to the relevant Azure NetApp Files volume
+* Verify that backups are being created successfully
+
+## Success criteria
+
+This challenge is completed successfully when:
+
+* Azure NetApp Files Backup is enabled
+* A backup vault exists and is available
+* A backup policy is configured and assigned to an Azure NetApp Files volume
+* Backup jobs are visible and complete successfully
+* The volume is protected according to the configured policy
+
+## Learning resources
+
+* [Azure NetApp Files Backup overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-netapp-files/backup-introduction)
+* [Configure Azure NetApp Files Backup](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-netapp-files/backup-configure)
+* [Azure NetApp Files data protection](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-data-protection)
+
diff --git a/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-07.md b/...rastructure/11_Azure_NetApp_Files_Microhack_VDI_AVD /challenges/challenge-07.md
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+# Challenge 7 - Best Practices and Use Cases
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-06.md) - **[Home](../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](finish.md)
+
+## Goal
+* Build a solid understanding of Azure NetApp Files best practices
+* Become familiar with official documentation, architectures, and solution designs
+* Understand common Azure NetApp Files use cases across workloads (e.g., SAP, databases, Kubernetes, HPC)
+
+## Actions
+* Review Azure NetApp Files use cases and reference architectures
+* Study architecture and well-architected best practice guidance
+* Explore official Azure NetApp Files documentation and product updates
+* Review available tools, community articles, and pricing models
+* Use learned content to understand design patterns and real-world scenarios
+
+## Success criteria
+* Ability to identify suitable Azure NetApp Files use cases per workload
+* Clear understanding of recommended architectures and best practices
+* Familiarity with key documentation, tools, and community resources
+* Confidence in discussing Azure NetApp Files design considerations and solutions
+
+## Learning resources
+[Best Practices](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/best-practices)
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+# Finish
+
+[Previous Challenge Solution](challenge-08.md)
+
+## Congratulations
+
+You finished the MicroHack *Azure NetApp Files Microhack VDI/AVD*. We hope you had the chance to learn about the how to implement a successful Azure Virtual Desktop environment with Azure NetApp Files.
+
+If you want to give feedback please dont hesitate to open an Issue on the repository or get in touch with one of us directly.
+
+Thank you for investing the time and see you next time!
+
+## Contributors
+* Sascha Petrovski [GitHub](https://github.com/saschape/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-petrovski/)
+* Tristan Daude [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristandaude/)
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+![image](./img/1920x300_EventBanner_MicroHack_ANF_VDI_AVD.png)
+
+# Azure NetApp Files Microhack VDI/AVD 
+
+- [**MicroHack introduction**](#MicroHack-introduction)
+- [**MicroHack context**](#microhack-context)
+- [**Objectives**](#objectives)
+- [**MicroHack Challenges**](#microhack-challenges)
+- [**Contributors**](#contributors)
+
+# MicroHack introduction
+
+This MicroHack is a hands-on technical workshop designed to help participants build practical experience with Azure NetApp Files (ANF) in the context of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
+
+Rather than focusing only on theory or documentation, this MicroHack guides you through real-world configuration tasks and challenges that reflect common customer scenarios. MicroHacks are intentionally scoped, time‑boxed, and challenge‑driven. 
+
+They allow you to learn by doing and to incrementally build technical confidence by solving practical problems step by step
+
+![image](img/fsl-ccd-ha.jpg)
+
+# MicroHack context
+
+Many organizations adopt Azure Virtual Desktop to modernize their end-user computing strategy, but quickly encounter challenges around performance, profile management, and scalable storage.
+
+Azure NetApp Files is a native Azure service that provides high‑performance, low‑latency file storage, making it an ideal backend for FSLogix profiles, user home directories, and application data in AVD environments.
+
+This MicroHack places Azure NetApp Files into a realistic VDI scenario, where participants must integrate ANF with Azure networking, identity services and AVD workloads. The focus is on understanding why specific design decisions matter, not just how to configure them.
+
+# Objectives
+
+By completing this MicroHack, you will be able to:
+
+Understand the role of Azure NetApp Files in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure scenario
+Create and configure an Azure NetApp Files account, capacity pools, and volumes
+Integrate Azure NetApp Files with Azure Virtual Desktop
+Configure networking prerequisites such as VNets and delegated subnets
+Understand how ANF integrates with FSLogix user profiles and session-based workloads
+Configure Azure NetApp Files backup for protecting user data
+Understand how to monitor and tune Azure NetApp Files performance 
+Gain hands-on experience that can be transferred directly to customer or production environments
+
+The challenges are designed to build on each other, reinforcing learning outcomes as you progress.
+
+# MicroHack challenges
+
+## General prerequisites
+
+Before starting this MicroHack, you should have:
+
+* An active Azure subscription with sufficient permissions to create:
+    * Resource groups
+    * Virtual networks and subnets
+    * Azure NetApp Files resources
+
+* Basic knowledge of:
+    * Azure networking concepts (VNets, subnets, delegation)
+    * Azure Virtual Desktop fundamentals
+    * Azure Active Directory
+
+* Familiarity with the Azure Portal and Azure CLI or PowerShell A workstation with:
+    * Internet access
+    * A modern web browser
+    * Access to the Azure Portal
+
+No prior Azure NetApp Files experience is required, but a general understanding of storage concepts will be helpful.
+
+
+## Challenges
+* [Challenge 1 - Introduction to Azure NetApp Files](challenges/challenge-01.md)
+* [Challenge 2 - Setup Network Configuration](challenges/challenge-02.md)
+* [Challenge 3 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files](challenges/challenge-03.md)
+* [Challenge 4 - Azure NetApp Files for VDI/AVD Use-Case](challenges/challenge-04.md)
+* [Challenge 5 - Managing and Monitoring Azure NetApp Files](challenges/challenge-05.md)
+* [Challenge 6 - Azure NetApp Files Backup](challenges/challenge-06.md)
+* [Challenge 7 - Best Practices and Use Cases](challenges/challenge-07.md) 
+
+
+## Solutions - Spoilerwarning
+
+* [Solution 1 - Get to know and Register](./walkthrough/challenge-01/solution-01.md)
+* [Solution 2 - Setup Network Configuration](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-02.md)
+* [Solution 3 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-03.md)
+* [Solution 4 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files for VDI/AVD](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-04.md)
+* [Solution 5 - Managing and Monitoring Azure NetApp Files](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-05.md)
+* [Solution 6 - Setting Up Azure NetApp Files Backup](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-06.md)
+* [Solution 7 - Best Practices and Use Cases](./walkthrough/challenge-02/solution-07.md)
+
+## Contributors
+
+* Sascha Petrovski [GitHub](https://github.com/saschape/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-petrovski/)
+* Tristan Daude [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristandaude/)
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+# Walkthrough Challenge 1 - Get to know and Register
+
+**[Home](../../Readme.md)** - [Next Challenge Solution](../challenge-02/solution-02.md)
+
+Duration: 10 minutes
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+The following procedure creates a virtual network with a resource subnet, and a delegated ANF subnet.
+Please ensure that you successfully verified the [General prerequisits](../../Readme.md#general-prerequisites) before continuing with this challenge.
+
+### **Task 1: Documentation, Links, Content...**
+
+* [Azure NetApp Files Essentials](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-understand-storage-hierarchy)
+
+### **Task 2: Register for NetApp Resource Provider**
+
+1. From the Azure portal, select the Azure Cloud Shell icon on the upper right-hand corner:
+
+<kbd> <img src="../img/solution-01-azure-netapp-files-azure-cloud-shell.png" /> </kbd>
+
+2. If you have multiple subscriptions on your Azure account, select the one that you want to configure for Azure NetApp Files:
+
+```bash
+az account set --subscription <subscriptionId>
+```
+
+3. In the Azure Cloud Shell console, enter the following command to register the Azure Resource Provider:
+
+```bash
+az provider register --namespace Microsoft.NetApp --wait
+```
+
+The --wait parameter instructs the console to wait for the registration to complete. The registration process can take some time to complete.
+
+4. Verify that the Azure Resource Provider has been registered. To verify, enter the following command in the Azure Cloud Shell console:
+
+```bash
+az provider show --namespace Microsoft.NetApp
+```
+
+The command output appears as follows:
+```bash
+{
+"id": "/subscriptions/<SubID>/providers/Microsoft.NetApp",
+"namespace": "Microsoft.NetApp", 
+"registrationState": "Registered", 
+"resourceTypes": [….
+```
+
+<SubID> is your subscription ID. The state parameter value indicates Registered.
+
+5. From the Azure portal, select Subscriptions.
+
+6. From Subscriptions, select your subscription ID.
+
+7. In the settings of the subscription, select Resource providers to verify that Microsoft.NetApp Provider indicates the Registered status:
+
+![image](../img/solution-02-azure-netapp-files-registered-resource-providers.png)
+
+
+You successfully completed challenge 1! 🚀🚀🚀