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CVAD-201 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration

  • Length 5 days
  • Price  NZD 5500 exc GST
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Why study this course

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

Please note: This course does not include an exam voucher. Citrix exams can be purchased and booked via Pearson VUE.

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What you’ll learn

  • 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

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Citrix at Lumify Work

Citrix provides server, application and desktop virtualisation, networking, software-as-a-service, and cloud computing technologies. Lumify Work is the most experienced provider of Citrix training in Australia with 15 years as a Citrix CALC (Citrix Authorised Learning Center).

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Who is the course for?

Administrators or engineers responsible for the end user workspace and overall health and performance of the solution.

Course subjects

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 Optimisations

  • 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 Machines

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

  • Optimise 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: Optimise - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

  • Optimising VDAs - Citrix Optimiser

  • Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview

  • HDX Optimisation

Prerequisites

Strong foundational knowledge of:

  • Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.

  • Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

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The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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