This course replaces the outdated CVAD-201.

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 (2507 LTSR) for Citrix Private Cloud, Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform customers.

• Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 LTSR.

• Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.

• Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.

• Deliver single-session and multi-session resources to users.

• Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) exam. 

For administrators and engineers

Strong foundational knowledge of:

Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.

Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual

Apps and Desktops & Architecture

• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

• New Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lifecycle

• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 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

• Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer

• Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview

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 Deployment and Configuration

• StoreFront Features

Module 6: 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 7: Managing the User Experience

• Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies

• New Secure Defaults for VDA functionality

• Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies

• HDX Optimization

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

• 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: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Director

• 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 13: 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

Recommended Next Training:

CWS-255: Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration
CVAD-301: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Configuration, AppLayering, and WEM Administration

Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.