Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud

This Citrix course is built for 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.

• Gain foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 
• How 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
• How to deliver app and desktop resources

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
  

This course requires basic knowledge of Active Directory (AD), Windows, Storage, Networking and little to no previous experience with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version, but is recommended to complete the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.

After a succesfull completion of the 1Y0-203 exam (an exam voucher is included at the training) you will achieve the Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V).

CXD-301: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Advanced Administration Anbefalet til træning efterfølgende:

• CWS-313 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration
• CWS-314 - Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration
• CWS-315 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration
• CWS-415 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration

This Foundational course is the successor of the training 'Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Administration (CXD-210)'.

The course is recommended 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.