Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration OnPremises and in Citrix Cloud

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

Course Code: CWS-215

Duration: 5 Days

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.

Course Description:

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.

Intended Audience:

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.

Course Objectives:

•    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

Course Outlines:

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