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.
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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.
Detailed Class Syllabus
Module 1: 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
Module 2: Deploy the Site
Pre-Deployment Considerations
Citrix Licensing Setup
Delivery Controller Setup
Site Setup And Management
Redundancy Considerations
Module 3: The Apps and Desktops Images
Consider Master Image Creation Methods
Master Image Requirements
Module 4: 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
Module 5: Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources
Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
Workspace Experience User Authentication
Workspace App
Communication Flow
Module 6: Manage the User Experience
Methods to Manage the User Experience
Common User Experience Settings
Module 7: Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management
Published App Properties
Server OS Published App Optimizations
Published App Presentation
Application Groups
Apps and Desktops Presentation
Module 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions
Map Printers to the User Session
Printer Drivers
Print Environment Considerations
Module 9: Citrix Profile Management
Introduction and Considerations
Configure Citrix Profile Management
Module 10: Manage the Site
Delegated Administration
Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Power Management Considerations
Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
Citrix Admin Security Considerations
XML Service Security Considerations
Secure HDX External Traffic
Module 12: 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
Module 13: 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
Module 14: Migrate To Citrix Cloud
Migration Considerations
Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location
The Migration Process
Module 15: Citrix Analytics
Citrix Analytics Introduction
Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
Types of Analytics