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.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
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.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
• 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.
COURSE CONTENT:
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
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing this course you should be able 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
• Deliver app and desktop resources
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
The following courses are recommended for further study:
CWS-313 – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Backup, Recovery, Security and Troubleshooting
CWS-314- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment App Layering and WEM
CWS-315 – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration
CXD-410 – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.x Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration