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CNS-227 Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

Length 5 days
Version 13.x

Course overview

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Why study this course

» This course will be replaced by NSGW-203 NetScaler Gateway 14.x Administration for Citrix Environments from January 2025.

The course covers Citrix ADC essentials, including secure load balancing, high availability and operations management, and also focuses on Citrix Gateway. You will learn to deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops integrating Citrix Virtual Apps and Citrix Desktops with Citrix gateway.

This course is currently on Citrix ADC version 13.x.

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

Aligns to certification

Citrix Certified Associate - App Delivery and Security (CCA-AppDS)

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What you’ll learn

Identify the functionality and capabilities of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway
Explain basic Citrix ADC and Gateway network architecture
Identify the steps and components to secure Citrix ADC
Configure Authentication, Authorisation, and Auditing
Integrate Citrix Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps, Citrix Virtual Desktops and other Citrix components

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 Australasia with 20 years as an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) / Authorized Learning Center.

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Who is the course for?

Built for IT professionals working with Citrix ADC and Gateway, with little or no previous Citrix networking experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix ADC or Citrix Gateway environments.

Course subjects

Module 1: Getting Started

Introduction to Citrix ADC
Feature and Platform Overview
Deployment Options
Architectural Overview
Setup and Management

Module 2: Basic Networking

Networking Topology
Citrix ADC Components
Routing
Access Control Lists

Module 3: ADC Platforms

Citrix ADC MPX
Citrix ADC VPX
Citrix ADC CPX
Citrix ADC SDX
Citrix ADC BLX

Module 4: High Availability

Citrix ADC High Availability
High Availability Configuration
Managing High Availability
In Service Software Upgrade
Troubleshooting High Availability

Module 5: Load Balancing

Load Balancing Overview
Load Balancing Methods and Monitors
Load Balancing Traffic Types
Load Balancing Protection
Priority Load Balancing
Load Balancing Troubleshooting

Module 6: SSL Offloading

SSL Overview
SSL Configuration
SSL Offload
Troubleshooting SSL Offload
SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections

Module 7: Security

Authentication, Authorisation, and Auditing
Configuring External Authentication
Admin Partitions

Module 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Citrix ADC Logging
Monitoring with SNMP
Reporting and Diagnostics
AppFlow Functions
Citrix Application Delivery Management
Troubleshooting

Module 9: Citrix Gateway

Introduction to Citrix Gateway
Advantages and Utilities of Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway Configuration
Common Deployments

Module 10: AppExpert Expressions

Introduction to AppExpert Policies
Default Policies
Explore Citrix ADC Gateway Policies
Policy Bind Points
Using AppExpert with Citrix Gateway

Module 11: Authentication, Authorisation, and Secure Web Gateway

Authentication and Authorisation
Multi-Factor Authentication
nFactor Visualiser
SAML authentication

Module 12: Managing Client Connections

Session Policies and Profiles
Pre and Post Authentication Policies
Citrix Gateway Deployment Options
Managing User Sessions

Module 13: Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Virtual Apps and Desktop Integration
Citrix Gateway Integration
Citrix Gateway WebFront
ICA Proxy
Clientless Access and Workspace App
Access Fallback
SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA

Module 14: Configuring Citrix Gateway

Working with Apps on Citrix Gateway
RDP Proxy
Portal Themes and EULA

Prerequisites

This course requires little to no previous experience with Citrix ADC; however, Citrix recommends a basic understanding of of TCP/IP, HTTP, and of the OSI model, network devices, and networking protocols.

Terms & Conditions

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.