CVAD-201 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

 • Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR on-premises. • Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment. • Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads. • Deliver app and desktop resources to users. • Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) exam

TARGET AUDIENCE:

 For administrators and engineers

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Strong foundational knowledge of: • Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. • Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

COURSE CONTENT:

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture • Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 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 IntroductionModule 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 ConsiderationsModule 3: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Images • Master Image Creation Methods • Master Image RequirementsModule 4: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep • Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups • Provisioning Methods and Considerations • Machine Creation Services – Deep Dive • MCS Environment ConsiderationsModule 5: – Providing Access to End Users • StoreFront Overview • StoreFront Beacons • Citrix Workspace app • StoreFront FeaturesModule 6: Managing the User Experience • Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies • Citrix HDX Features – Using PoliciesModule 7: Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management • Published App Properties • Server OS Published App Optimizations • Published App Presentation • Application Groups • Apps and Desktops PresentationModule 8: Printing for User Sessions • Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning • Printer Drivers • Print Environment – ConsiderationsModule 9: Profile Management • User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations • Configuring Citrix Profile Management • Profile Containers – VHDX-based PoliciesModule 10: Manage the Site • Studio & Web Studio • Delegated Administration • Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops • Power Management Considerations • Using Autoscale to Power Manage MachineModule 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations • Citrix Admin Security Considerations • XML Service Security Considerations • Secure HDX External TrafficModule 12: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration • Citrix Workspace Deployment and ConfigurationModule 13: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment • 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 14: 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 AdministrationModule 15: Optimize – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment • Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer • Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview • HDX Optimization

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