# AVD Templates ## Overview Using this feature you can define a set (aka template) of applications. This set of applications can then be applied to a computer in a headless / unattended fashion using RealmJoin Client. This is intended for creating golden images for Azure Virtual Desktop multi-session pooled hosts. {% hint style="info" %} Creating and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) templates is a complex task that requires expert knowledge, thorough planning, and precise configuration. While we fully support all RealmJoin-related topics described on this page, our ability to assist with broader AVD templating topics is limited. This includes—but is not limited to—general guidance on creating, customizing, deploying, and troubleshooting AVD templates. {% endhint %} ## Permissions To enable the feature, you must define a [custom role](https://docs.realmjoin.com/realmjoin-settings/permission/custom-roles) and assign the role to a group or user. Copy the following definition and make sure to change the GroupID accordingly. ```json { "Rules": [ { "Name": "Allow admins to access the templating feature", "Groups": [ "" ], "Permissions": [ "CanReadTemplateTable", "CanReadTemplateDetails", "CanEditTemplate", "CanDeleteTemplate", "CanChangeTemplatePackages", "CanChangeTemplateTokens" ] } ] } ``` ## Managing templates ### Creating a template 1. Click on the "templates" icon or open the Templates section by entering the url:

2. Select the

icon (1), enter a meaningful name (2) and Click "Save" (3).

### Add Applications to a Template 1. Open the template by clicking on its name. 2. To add packages to the template, click the

icon.

3. Search for a package and hit the ![](https://2868468309-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkrcM7cKOpXKri1kVrh%2Fuploads%2FBdRIwooSznEKFEutEiNJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=67b30b07-0391-4252-a3c9-108e425452f8) icon to add it to your template. The list represents all RealmJoin packages you have subscribed to in your environment. 4. Once you are done, click the **Close** button.

{% hint style="info" %} Intune Packages can not be assigned using AVD templates. {% endhint %} ### Remove Applications from a Template 1. Open the template by clicking on its name. 2. If you want to remove applications, click on **Unassign**. If you want to define arguments overwriting those set on the package level, you can do so by clicking on **Settings**.

### Create a Token To use the template via RealmJoin Client, you also need a token. {% hint style="warning" %} Please handle the token with care. If you think the token might have been leaked, revoke it by hitting the **Revoke** button next to the token. {% endhint %} 1. Create a token, click on the **Tokens** tab. 2. Click the

icon (1), enter a meaningful name (2) and click **Save** (3).

## Using a Template ### AVD / Headless Provisioning Collect the template ID and the token you want to use for deployment.

Run the following command from inside your system/VM you want to prepare as golden image: 1. Download RealmJoin: `Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://gkrealmjoin.s3.amazonaws.com/win-release/RealmJoin.exe" -OutFile "C:\temp\RealmJoin.exe"` 2. Install RealmJoin: `Start-Process -FilePath "C:\temp\RealmJoin.exe" -ArgumentList "-install" -Wait` 3. Run headless deployment. Make sure to enter your individual template ID and token: `Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Program Files\RealmJoin\RealmJoinService.exe" -ArgumentList " -avdprovision