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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR)

CODE: CTX_CVAD-201

LENGTH: 40 Hours (5 days)

PRICE: €3.500,00

Description

This course replaces the outdated CWS-215

In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployment. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to host apps and desktops for your users. This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliver successfully, but also to make well-informed planning decisions along the way.

Product Versions Covered: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2402 LTSR

Objectives

• Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR on-premises.
• Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment.
• Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
• Deliver app and desktop resources to users.
• Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) exam

Audience

Administrators and engineers

Prerequisites

Strong foundational knowledge of:

  • Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
  • Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

Programme

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture

• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR Refresh – What’s New
• Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities
• Hosting Platform Considerations: Architecture By Layers
• Connection Flow Process Introduction

Module 2: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Considerations

• Pre-Deployment Considerations
• Citrix Licensing Setup
• Delivery Controller Setup
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
• Redundancy Considerations

Module 3: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Images

• Master Image Creation Methods
• Master Image Requirements

Module 4: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep

• Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
• Provisioning Methods and Considerations
• Machine Creation Services – Deep Dive
• MCS Environment Considerations

Module 5: Providing Access to End Users

• StoreFront Overview
• StoreFront Beacons
• Citrix Workspace app
• StoreFront Features

Module 6: Managing the User Experience

• Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
• Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies

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: Printing for User Sessions

• Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
• Printer Drivers
• Print Environment - Considerations

Module 9: Profile Management

• User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations
• Configuring Citrix Profile Management
• Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies

Module 10: Manage the Site

• Studio & Web Studio
• Delegated Administration
• Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Power Management Considerations
• Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine

Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

• Citrix Admin Security Considerations
• XML Service Security Considerations
• Secure HDX External Traffic

Module 12: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration

• Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

Module 13: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

• 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 Application Delivery Management

Module 14: Manage - Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Workloads

• Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
• A List of Common Tools
• Common Tasks for Proactive Administration

Module 15: Optimize – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

• Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
• Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
• HDX Optimization

Follow on courses

  • CWS-255: Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration
  • CVAD-301: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration (2402 LTSR)

Test and Certification

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration

Session Dates
Date
Location
Time Zone
Language
Type
Guaranteed
PRICE

02 Dec 2024

Virtual Classroom (GMT / UTC)

GMT

English

Instructor Led Online

€ 3.500,00

17 Mar 2025

Virtual Classroom (CET / UTC +1)

CET

English

Instructor Led Online

€ 3.500,00

19 May 2025

Virtual Classroom (CET / UTC +1)

CEDT

English

Instructor Led Online

€ 3.500,00

We also offer sessions in other countries