Citrix Platform Administration

Overview

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 (2507 LTSR) for Citrix Private Cloud, Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform customers.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

Strong foundational knowledge of:

• Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
• Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Systems Engineers and Systems Analysts

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 LTSR.
• Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
• Deliver single-session and multi-session resources to users.
• Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.

Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture

• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• New Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lifecycle
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 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
• Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
• Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview

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 Deployment and Configuration
• StoreFront Features

Module 6: 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 7: Managing the User Experience

• Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
• New Secure Defaults for VDA functionality
• Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies
• HDX Optimization

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

• Delegated Administration
• Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Power Management Considerations
• Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine

Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

• Citrix Admin Security Considerations
• XML Service Security Considerations
• Secure HDX External Traffic

Module 12: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Director

• 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 Application Delivery Management

Module 13: 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

Exams and Assessments

The Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) exam is available to purchase separately through Kryterion.

Hands-On Learning

This course is delivered through a mixture of presentation, demonstration and hands-on labs