Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration
- Course Code CWS-314
- Duration 2 days
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This course is available in the following formats:
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Company Event
Event at company
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Elearning (Self-paced)
Self paced electronic learning
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Public Classroom
Traditional Classroom Learning
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Virtual Learning
Learning that is virtual
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Course Overview
TopDesigned for experienced IT professionals, you will learn to build and combine App Layers to optimize management of your app and desktop images and to implement Workspace Environment Management to improve log-on times, centralize user settings management, and optimize the performance of machines. You will leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions and features in your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 site.
This course is currently on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.1903
Course Schedule
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 21-22 July, 2022
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 22-23 September, 2022
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 17-18 November, 2022
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 26-27 January, 2023
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Public Classroom
- Date: 26-27 January, 2023
- Location: London - Old Broad Street
Target Audience
TopBuilt for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment or Citrix Cloud looking to expand their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops skills to an advanced level. Potential students include administrators or engineers responsible for the Citrix Apps and Desktop 7 Site.
Course Objectives
TopAfter completing this course you should be able to:
- Configure Workspace Environment Management to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption
- Implement App Layering skills, for example how to create and administer OS, platform, application, elastic and user layers
- Migrate to Workspace Environment Management
Course Content
TopIntroduction to App Layering
- App Layering Introduction
- Architecture and How it Works
Creating an OS Layer
- The OS Layer
Creating a Platform Layer
- The Platform Layer
Creating App Layers
- The App Layers Module
Creating Elastic App and User Layers
- Elastic App Layering
- User Layers
Deploying a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Using Templates in App Layering
- Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
Exploring Layer Priority
- Layer Priority
Maintaining an App Layering Environment
- Updating Layers
- Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment
- Common App Layering Considerations and Additional Resources
Introduction to Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
- Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction
- WEM Administration
Using WEM to Centralize Environment Management
- Managing User Resources with WEM
- Managing Profiles with WEM
- Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature
Using WEM for Performance Optimization
- Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM
- Optimizing User Experience with WEM
Using WEM to Secure Environments
- WEM Security Features
Migrating and Upgrading WEM
- Migrating to WEM
- Upgrading a WEM Deployment
- WEM Multi-Location Considerations
Course Prerequisites
TopAttendees should meet the following prerequisites:
- Strong foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.
- Citrix recommends students prepare for this course by taking the following course: CWS-215 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud.
Test Certification
TopRecommended as preparation for the following exams:
- CCP-V Certification Exam
Please students looking to take the above exam will also need to have studied the CWS-313 course
Follow on Courses
TopThe following courses are recommended for further study:
- CWS-313 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Backup, Recovery, Security and Troubleshooting
- CWS-316 - Citrix Provisioning 7 Administration
- CXD-410 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration
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