Course Overview
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. This foundational administration course covers the aspects of installing, configuring and managing a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 environment, how to manage an on-premises Citrix solution and migrate from an on-premises solution to cloud using the Citrix Cloud management plane.
This five-day course will teach you how to deploy, install, configure, setup profile management, configure policies, printing and basic security features for on-premises Virtual Apps and Desktop solution building, and then migrating to Citrix Cloud.
Who should attend
This 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.
Prerequisites
This course requires basic knowledge of AD, Windows, Storage, Networking and little to no previous experience with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- 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
Outline: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration (CWS315)
Module 1: Architecture Overview
Lessons
- 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
Lessons
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Site Setup and Management
- Redundancy Considerations
Module 3: The Apps and Desktops Images
Lessons
- Consider Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
Module 4: Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources
Lessons
- 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
Lessons
- Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
- Workspace Experience User Authentication
- Workspace App
- Communication Flow
Module 6: Manage the User Experience
Lessons
- Methods to Manage the User Experience
- Common User Experience Settings
Module 7: Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management
Lessons
- Published App Properties
- Server OS Published App Optimizations
- Published App Presentation
- Application Groups
- Apps and Desktops Presentation
Module 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions
Lessons
- Map Printers to the User Session
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment Considerations
Module 9: Citrix Profile Management
Lessons
- Introduction and Considerations
- Configure Citrix Profile Management
Module 10: Manage the Site
Lessons
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Power Management Considerations
Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
Lessons
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
Module 12: Monitor the Site
Lessons
- 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
Lessons
- Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
- Tools
- Proactive Administration Common Tasks
Module 14: Migrate to Citrix Cloud
Lessons
- Migration Considerations
- Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location
- The Migration Process
Module 15: Citrix Analytics
Lessons
- Citrix Analytics Introduction
- Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
- Types of Analytics