Optimizing FSLogix Deployment for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with Python REST API Automation Part – 2

In my previous blog post, Optimizing FsLogix Deployment for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with PowerShell Automation – Part 1, I demonstrated how to streamline FsLogix deployment using PowerShell. While PowerShell is a powerful automation tool, Python offers greater flexibility, especially when integrating with cloud-based APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and third-party services.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through how to achieve the same FsLogix deployment for AVD using a Python REST API, providing a scalable and platform-independent approach.

Why Use Python for FsLogix Deployment?

Using Python for FsLogix deployment offers several advantages:
✅ Cross-Platform Compatibility – Unlike PowerShell, which is Windows-centric, Python can run on multiple platforms.
✅ REST API Integration – Python makes it easier to expose automation as an API for remote execution.
✅ Better Error Handling – Python provides granular control over error handling and logging.
✅ Scalability – Python APIs can be deployed as microservices, enabling automation at scale.

High-Level Approach

1. Create a Python REST API – The API will handle FsLogix installation and configuration.
2. Use Flask – A lightweight framework to expose the API.
3. Execute PowerShell Commands – Python will trigger PowerShell scripts for FsLogix deployment.
4. Integrate with XL Release – The API can be called within CI/CD pipelines or IT automation workflows.

How It Works

Instead of executing PowerShell scripts manually, the Python REST API will:

• Accept API requests to trigger FsLogix deployment.
• Execute necessary PowerShell scripts in the background.
• Return status updates and logs.

The deployment process remains the same as in my previous PowerShell-based approach, but now it is exposed as an API, making it more flexible for integration.

GitHub Repository

I have published the complete Python REST API code on my GitHub. You can access it here:
🔗 FsLogixInstallRestAPI.py

This script includes:

• API endpoints to trigger FsLogix installation
• PowerShell execution using Python
• Logging and error handling

Integrating with XL Release

If you’re using XL Release for automation, you can easily integrate this API:

1. Create an HTTP Request Task in XL Release.
2. Set the method to POST and provide the API URL.
3. Parse the API response to check for success/failure.
4. Use conditional logic to stop execution if an error occurs.

This Python-based approach provides a modern, API-driven way to deploy FsLogix for AVD. By exposing automation as a REST API, organizations can integrate FsLogix deployment with existing IT workflows, self-service portals, and automation pipelines.

I hope you have liked this post, If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment! 🚀