Training: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud

Ref. CIT-CWS-215

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Duration:

5

days

Exam:

Optional

Level:

Intermediate

Funding:

Temptraining

ITTA | Trainings | IT Pro | Cloud Computing | Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud

Description

If you are new to Citrix or if you are planning a move to Citrix Cloud, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to manage and deploy Citrix Workspace successfully.

This foundational administration course covers the aspects of installing, configuring and managing a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 environment, how to manage an on-premises Citrix solution and migrate from an on-premises solution to cloud using the Citrix Cloud management plane.
This five-day course will teach you how to deploy, install, configure, set- up profile management, configure policies, printing and basic security features for on-premises Virtual Apps and Desktop solution building, and then migrating to Citrix Cloud.

Participant profiles

IT Professionals who want to be familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment and Citrix Cloud
Administrators or engineers responsible for the end user workspace and overall health and performance of the solution

Objectives

Gain foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7
Know how to install, configure, and manage a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site and Cloud connectors
Identify the considerations between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Know how to deliver app and desktop resources

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of AD, Windows, Storage, Networking
Llittle to no previous experience with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version
Completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com

Course content

Module 1: Architecture Overview

Lesson 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Lesson 2: Architecture Overview
Lesson 3: Features
Lesson 4: Hosting Platform Considerations
Lesson 5: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Lesson 6: Connection Flow Process Introduction

Module 2: Deploy the Site

Lesson 1: Pre-Deployment Considerations
Lesson 2: Citrix Licensing Setup
Lesson 3: Delivery Controller Setup
Lesson 4: Site Setup And Management
Lesson 5: Redundancy Considerations

Module 3: The Apps and Desktops Images

Lesson 1: Consider Master Image Creation Methods
Lesson 2: Master Image Requirements

Module 4: Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources

Lesson 1: Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Lesson 2: Provisioning Methods and Considerations
Lesson 3: Machine Creation Services (MCS) Deep Dive
Lesson 4: MCS Environment Considerations
Lesson 5: Resource Locations

Module 5: Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources

Lesson 1: Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
Lesson 2: Workspace Experience User Authentication
Lesson 3: Workspace App
Lesson 4: Communication Flow

Module 6: Manage the User Experience

Lesson 1: Methods to Manage the User Experience
Lesson 2: Common User Experience Settings

Module 7: Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management

Lesson 1: Published App Properties
Lesson 2: Server OS Published App Optimizations
Lesson 3: Published App Presentation
Lesson 4: Application Groups
Lesson 5: Apps and Desktops Presentation

Module 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions

Lesson 1: Map Printers to the User Session
Lesson 2: Printer Drivers
Lesson 3: Print Environment Considerations

Module 9: Citrix Profile Management

Lesson 1: Introduction and Considerations
Lesson 2: Configure Citrix Profile Management

Module 10: Manage the Site

Lesson 1: Delegated Administration
Lesson 2: Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Lesson 3: Power Management Considerations

Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

Lesson 1: Citrix Admin Security Considerations
Lesson 2: XML Service Security Considerations
Lesson 3: Secure HDX External Traffic

Module 12: Monitor the Site

Lesson 1: Citrix Director Introduction
Lesson 2: Monitor and Interact with User Sessions
Lesson 3: Published Apps Analysis
Lesson 4: Monitor the Machines Running the VDA
Lesson 5: Site Specific Common Monitoring
Lesson 6: Alerts and Notifications
Lesson 7: Optimize Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix ADM

Module 13: Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Lesson 1: Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
Lesson 2: Tools
Lesson 3: Proactive Administration Common Tasks

Module 14: Migrate To Citrix Cloud

Lesson 1: Migration Considerations
Lesson 2: Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment
Lesson 3: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location
Lesson 4: The Migration Process

Module 15: Citrix Analytics

Lesson 1: Citrix Analytics Introduction
Lesson 2: Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
Lesson 3: Types of Analytics

Documentation

Digital courseware included

Lab / Exercises

Lab et exercices officiels Citrix

Exam

This course prepares you to the 1Y0-203 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 Administration exam. If you wish to take this exam, please contact our secretariat who will let you know the cost of the exam and will take care of all the necessary administrative procedures for you

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