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, setup profile management, configure policies, printing and basic security features for on-premises Virtual Apps and Desktop solution building, and then migrating to Citrix Cloud.
Experienced IT Professionals who want to be familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment and Citrix Cloud. Potential students include administrators or engineers responsible for the end user workspace and overall health and performance of the solution.
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
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
Deliver app and desktop resources
This course requires basic knowledge of AD, Windows, Storage, Networking and little to no previous experience with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.
Architecture Overview
Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Architecture Overview
Features
Hosting Platform Considerations
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Connection Flow Process Introduction
Deploy the Site
Pre-Deployment Considerations
Citrix Licensing Setup
Delivery Controller Setup
Site Setup and Management
Redundancy Considerations
The Apps and Desktops Images
Consider Master Image Creation Methods
Master Image Requirements
Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources
Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Provisioning Methods and Considerations
Machine Creation Services (MCS) Deep Dive
MCS Environment Considerations
Resource Locations
Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources
Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
Workspace Experience User Authentication
Workspace App
Communication Flow
Manage the User Experience
Methods to Manage the User Experience
Common User Experience Settings
Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management
Published App Properties
Server OS Published App Optimizations
Published App Presentation
Application Groups
Apps and Desktops Presentation
Manage Printing for User Sessions
Map Printers to the User Session
Printer Drivers
Print Environment Considerations
Citrix Profile Management
Introduction and Considerations
Configure Citrix Profile Management
Manage the Site
Delegated Administration
Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Power Management Considerations
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
Citrix Admin Security Considerations
XML Service Security Considerations
Secure HDX External Traffic
Monitor the Site
Citrix Director Introduction
Monitor and Interact with User Sessions
Published Apps Analysis
Monitor the Machines Running the VDA
Site Specific Common Monitoring
Alerts and Notifications
Optimize Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix ADM
Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
Tools
Proactive Administration Common Tasks
Migrate to Citrix Cloud
Migration Considerations
Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location
The Migration Process
Citrix Analytics
Citrix Analytics Introduction
Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
Types of Analytics
This course is recommended as preparation for the following exams:
CCA-V Certification exam.
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