Training: Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud

Ref. CIT-CXD-250

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3

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Exam:

Optional

Level:

Fundamental

Funding:

Temptraining

ITTA | Trainings | IT Pro | Cloud Computing | Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud

Description

Learn how to navigate the move from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 on-premises to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Cloud and the Cloud Connector.

Learn about the services available in Citrix Cloud with a focus on the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service.

If you are planning a move to Citrix Cloud or starting out anew, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to understand, manage, and deliver successfully. In this course you will not only learn how to migrate from an on-premises solution to using the Citrix Cloud management plane, but also considerations for moving workloads to public clouds.

Participant profiles

IT Professionals who are responsible for migrating or supporting some or all of their on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service on Citrix Cloud

Objectives

Understand the differences between XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
How to install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
How to deliver app and desktop resources to on-premises locations
How to migrate existing on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the Citrix Cloud

Prerequisites

Foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Cloud

Lesson 1: What is Citrix Cloud
Lesson 2: Citrix Cloud Services
Lesson 3: Citrix Cloud Operation and Architecture
Lesson 4: Citrix Cloud Administration

Module 2: Citrix Cloud Connectors

Lesson 1: Cloud Connector Architecture
Lesson 2: Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors
Lesson 3: Securing Citrix Cloud Connectors
Lesson 4: Citrix Cloud with Multiple Domains

Module 3: Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Lesson 1: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Deployment Models
Lesson 2: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Service with On-Premises Resources
Lesson 3: Configuring the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Service
Lesson 4: Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users
Lesson 5: Using On-Premises Resources with MCS

Module 4: Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Lesson 1: Citrix Studio and Director
Lesson 2: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Remote PowerShell SDK
Lesson 3: Managing Multiple Resource Locations
Lesson 4: Using PVS with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Services

Module 5: Providing Access in Citrix Cloud

Lesson 1: Selecting Between Workspace Experience and On-premises StoreFront
Lesson 2: Consideration for Citrix Gateway Locations
Lesson 3: User Authentication

Module 6: Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud

Lesson 1: Citrix Smart Tools
Lesson 2: Cloud Connector Operations
Lesson 3: Monitoring your Environment

Module 7: Public Cloud Considerations

Lesson 1: General Public Cloud Considerations
Lesson 2: Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location (Lecture only)
Lesson 3: Amazon Web Services as a Citrix Cloud
Lesson 4: Resource Location (Lecture only)

Module 8: On-Premises Migration to the Citrix Lesson 1: Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Lesson 2: Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
Lesson 3: Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Lesson 4: Migrating Policies and Settings
Lesson 5: Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud

Documentation

Digital courseware included

Lab / Exercises

Lab et exercices officiels Citrix

Exam

This course prepares you to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Service on Citrix Cloud 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

Complementary courses

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Microsoft Azure | CIT-CXD-251

Temptraining funding

ITTA is a partner of Temptraining, the continuing education fund for temporary workers. This training fund can subsidize continuing education for anyone who works for an employer subject to the Collective Work Agreement (CCT) Rental of services.