What should be the first task when integrating a new virtual machine into an existing Azure Virtual Desktop environment?

The first task when integrating a new virtual machine into an existing Azure Virtual Desktop environment is to join the virtual machine to the Active Directory domain. This step is crucial because Azure Virtual Desktop relies on Active Directory for user authentication and management. By joining the virtual machine to the domain, you ensure that it can communicate effectively within the enterprise environment and that user profiles and permissions can be managed properly.

This process also lays the foundation for the subsequent steps needed to fully configure the virtual machine as part of the Azure Virtual Desktop deployment. Once the machine is part of the domain, it can then support additional configurations, such as installing the Azure Virtual Desktop agent and configuring network settings, which are necessary for the virtual machine to function as intended in the environment.