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

Course Code

CWS-215

Duration

5 Days

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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

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Target 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

What you’ll learn

• 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 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 Outline

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