9 VDA courses

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for IT Professionals and Consultants. Overview Identify risks and areas for improvement in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment by assessing relevant information in an existing deployment. Determine core Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops design decisions and align them to business requirements to achieve a practical solution. Design a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops disaster recovery plan and understand different disaster recovery considerations. This advanced 5-day training course teaches the design principles for creating a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops virtualization solution. In this training, you will also learn how to assess existing environments, explore different scenarios, and make design decisions based on business requirements. This course covers the Citrix Consulting approach to design and covers the key design decisions through lectures, lab exercises, and interactive discussions. You will also learn about additional considerations and advanced configurations for multi-location solutions and disaster recovery planning. This training will help you prepare for the Citrix Certified Expert in Virtualization (CCE-V) exam. MODULE 1: METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT * The Citrix Consulting Methodology * Citrix Consulting Methodology Use * Business Drivers * Prioritize Business Drivers * User Segmentation * User Segmentation Process * App Assessment Introduction * App Assessment Analysis * Why Perform a Capabilities Assessment? * Common Capabilities Assessment Risks MODULE 2: USER LAYER * Endpoint Considerations * Peripherals Considerations * Citrix Workspace App Version Considerations * Citrix Workspace App Multiple Version Considerations * Network Connectivity and the User Experience * Bandwidth and Latency Considerations * Graphics Mode Design Considerations * HDX Transport Protocols Considerations * Media Content Redirection Considerations * Session Interruption Management Session Reliability Feature Considerations * Session Interruption Management Auto-Client Reconnect Feature Considerations * Session Interruption Management ICA Keep-Alive Feature Considerations MODULE 3: ACCESS LAYER * Access Matrix * Access Layer * Access Layer Communications * Double-Hop Access Layer Considerations * Citrix Cloud Access Layer Considerations * Use Cases for Multiple Stores * Define Access Paths per User Group * Define Number of URLs * Configuration and Prerequisites for Access Paths * Citrix Gateway Scalability * Citrix Gateway High Availability * StoreFront Server Scalability * StoreFront Server High Availability MODULE 4: RESOURCE LAYER - IMAGES * Flexcast Models * VDA Machine Scalability * VDA Machine Sizing with NUMA * VDA Machine Sizing * VDA Machine Scalability Cloud Considerations * Scalability Testing and Monitoring * Secure VDA Machines Network Traffic * Secure VDA Machines Prevent Breakouts * Secure VDA Machines Implement Hardening * Secure VDA Machines Anti-Virus * Review of Image Methods * Citrix Provisioning Overall Benefits and Considerations * Citrix Provisioning Target Device Boot Methods * Citrix Provisioning Read Cache and Sizing * Citrix Provisioning Write Cache Type * Citrix Provisioning vDisk Store Location * Citrix Provisioning Network Design * Citrix Provisioning Scalability Considerations * Citrix Machine Creation Services Overall Benefits and Considerations * Citrix Machine Creation Services Cloning Types * Citrix Machine Creation Services Storage Locations & Sizing * Citrix Machine Services Read and Write Cache * App Layering Considerations * Image Management Methods MODULE 5: RESOURCE LAYER - APPLICATIONS AND PERSONALIZATION * Application Delivery Option * Determine the Optimal Deployment Method for an App * General Application Concerns * Profile Strategy Profile Types Review * Citrix Profile Management Design Considerations * Citrix Profile Management Scaling * Citrix Profile Management Permissions * Policies Review * Optimize Logon Performance with Policies * Printing Considerations MODULE 6: CONTROL LAYER * Pod Architecture Introduction * Pod Architecture Considerations * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Design Considerations * Implement User Acceptance Testing * Load Balancing the Machine Running the VDA * Citrix Director Design Considerations * Management Console Considerations * Change Control * Delivery Controller Scalability and High Availability * Control Layer Security * Configuration Logging Considerations * Session Recording MODULE 7: HARDWARE/COMPUTE LAYER * Hypervisor Host Hardware Considerations * Separating Workloads Considerations * Workload Considerations * VMs Per Host and Hosts Per Pool * Citrix Hypervisor Scalability * VM Considerations in Azure and Amazon Web Services * Storage Tier Considerations * Storage I/O Considerations * Storage Architecture * Storage RAID & Disk Type * Storage Sizing LUNs * Storage Bandwidth * Storage in Public Cloud * Datacenter Networking Considerations * Securing Hypervisor Administrative Access * Secure the Physical Datacenter * Secure the Virtual Datacenter MODULE 8: MODULE 8: HIGH AVAILABILITY AND MULTIPLE LOCATION ENVIRONMENTS * Redundancy vs. Fault Tolerance vs. High Availability * Multi-Location Architecture Considerations * Multi-Site Architecture Considerations * Global Server Load Balancing * Optimal Gateway Routing * Zone Preference and Failover * StoreFront Resource Aggregation * StoreFront Subscription Sync * Hybrid Environment Options * Citrix Provisioning Across Site * Site Database Scalability and High Availability * Citrix Provisioning Across Sites Considerations * Citrix Machine Creation Across Sites * App Layering Across Sites * Managing Roaming Profiles and Citrix Workspace App Configurations Across Devices * Profile Management Multi-Site Replication Considerations * Folder Redirections and Other User Data in a Multi-Location Environment * Application Data Considerations * Cloud-Based Storage Replication Options * Multi-Location Printing Considerations * Zone Considerations * Active Directory Considerations MODULE 9: DISASTER RECOVERY * Tiers of Disaster Recovery * Disaster Recovery Considerations * Business Continuity Planning and Testing * Citrix Standard of Business Continuity

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Developed for experienced IT Professionals working with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects responsible for the end user workspace, provisioning services environment, and overall health and performance of the solution. Overview How to configure Workspace Environment Management to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption Understand Zones in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x and how to account for user and desktop locations and optimal connection and registration How to build and manage App Layers to minimize image sprawl with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Understand and configure HDX channels and protocols for improved performance delivering multimedia and data over network connections Get more value out of your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x investment through the use of Workspace Environment Management, Provisioning Services, Application Layering, and advanced features. Students leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions such as multizone environments spanning multiple locations with configurations around StoreFront, the Delivery Controllers, and HDX. Students will gain the skills to improve logon times, user personalization, and resource performance through Workspace Environment Management. Also, learn to optimize management of your app and desktop images by building and combining App Layers. End the course by learning to install, configure, and manage Provisioning Services in accordance with leading practices.This course includes a voucher to take the related exam (1Y0-311 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 Advanced Administration) and earn your Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V) certification. IMPLEMENTING REDUNDANCY AND SCALABILITY * StoreFront and Citrix Gateway * Site Infrastructure * Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent MANAGING A VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS ENVIRONMENT WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ZONES * VDA Registration in a Multi-Zone Environment * Zone Preference * Optimal Gateway Routing and Zones * Managing StoreFront Store Subscriptions in a Multi- * Location Environment * StoreFront and Citrix ADC Branding IMPLEMENTING BACKUPS AND DISASTER RECOVERY * Backups * Disaster Recovery Considerations * Disaster Recovery Process IMPLEMENTING ADVANCED AUTHENTICATION METHODS * Multi-factor Authentication - RADIUS & OTP * Multi-factor Authentication - Smart Card Authentication * Federated Authentication - ADFS, SAML, and FAS IMPROVING APP AND DATA SECURITY * Introduction to Application Security * Preventing Jailbreak Attacks * Minimizing the Impact of Attacks SECURING MACHINES RUNNING THE VIRTUAL DELIVERY AGENT * TLS to VDA Encryption * GPOs and Citrix Policies * Image Management INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING * Troubleshooting Methodology Process (Standard Slide) * Resource Tools and Utilities * Introduction to PowerShell TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESS ISSUES * Troubleshooting StoreFront * Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway TROUBLESHOOTING DELIVERY CONTROLLER ISSUES * Validating FMA Services TROUBLESHOOTING VDA REGISTRATION ISSUES * Troubleshooting VDA Registration TROUBLESHOOTING HDX CONNECTION ISSUES * Troubleshooting HDX Connections INTRODUCTION TO APP LAYERING * App Layering Introduction * Architecture and How it Works CREATING AN OS LAYER * The OS Layer CREATING A PLATFORM LAYER * The Platform Layer CREATING APP LAYERS * The App Layers CREATING ELASTIC APP AND USER LAYERS * Elastic App Layering * User Layers DEPLOYING A LAYERED IMAGE USING CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS * Using Templates in App Layering * Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and * Desktops Site EXPLORING LAYER PRIORITY * Layer Priority MAINTAINING AN APP LAYERING ENVIRONMENT * Updating Layers * Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment * Common App Layering Considerations and Additional * Resources INTRODUCTION TO WORKSPACE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (WEM) * Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction * WEM Administration USING WEM TO CENTRALIZE * Managing User Resources with WEM * Managing Profiles with WEM * Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature USING WEM FOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION * Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM * Optimizing User Experience with WEM USING WEM TO SECURE ENVIRONMENTS * WEM Environments MIGRATING AND UPGRADING WEM * Migrating to WEM * Upgrading a WEM Deployment * WEM Multi-Location Considerations

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview How to implement advanced administration concepts such as backups, disaster recovery, scalability and redundancy for a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 Site. Advanced troubleshooting techniques to troubleshoot Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7. Security considerations and configurations for Citrix Apps and Desktop 7 site including multi-site management using zones. Install and initialize WEM and integrate into Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS. Configure WEM features to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption. Migrate an on-premises WEM deployment to WEM service Designed for experienced IT professionals, this course builds on the foundational implementation and management skills introducing scalability, redundancy, and security configurations. You will learn to build to implement Workspace Environment Management to improve logon times, centralize user settings management, and optimize the performance of machines. In the advanced troubleshooting section, you will learn techniques to investigate many of the common issues that can affect environment health and how to solve issues more effectively. You will leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions such as multi-location environments with configurations around StoreFront, the Delivery Controllers, Cloud Connectors, and HDX. MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS 7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployments - Advanced Configuration MODULE 2: PLANNING: REDUNDANCY AND SCALABILITY * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Redundancy and Scalability * StoreFront and Citrix Gateway Redundancy and Scalability * Site Infrastructure Redundancy and Scalability * Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent MODULE 3: PLANNING: VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS ENVIRONMENT WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS * Zones * VDA Registration in a Multi-Zone Environment * Zone Preference * Optimal Gateway Routing and Zones * StoreFront Resource Aggregation * Managing StoreFront Store Subscriptions in a Multi-Location Environment MODULE 4: PLANNING: BACKUPS AND DISASTER RECOVERY * Backups * Disaster Recovery Considerations * Disaster Recovery Process MODULE 5: PLANNING: ADVANCED AUTHENTICATION METHODS * Multi-factor Authentication - RADIUS and One Time Passwords (OTP) * Multi-factor Authentication ? Smart Card Authentication * Federated Authentication MODULE 6: PLANNING: APP AND DATA SECURITY * Introduction to Application Security * Preventing Jailbreak Attacks * Minimizing the Impact of Attacks MODULE 7: PLANNING: VIRTUAL DELIVERY AGENT SECURITY * Transport Layer Security (TLS) Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) Encryption * Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Citrix Policies * Image Management MODULE 8: INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING * Troubleshooting Methodology * Resource Tools and Utilities * Introduction to PowerShell MODULE 9: TROUBLESHOOT ACCESS ISSUES * Troubleshooting StoreFront * Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway ? Workflow and Troubleshooting Overview * Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway - Troubleshooting Access and Authentication * Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway - Troubleshooting App/Desktop Launch MODULE 10: TROUBLESHOOT DELIVERY CONTROLLER ISSUES * Validating FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA) Services MODULE 11: TROUBLESHOOT VIRTUAL DELIVERY AGENT (VDA) REGISTRATION ISSUES * Troubleshooting Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) * Registration MODULE 12: TROUBLESHOOT HDX CONNECTION ISSUES * Troubleshooting HDX Connections MODULE 13: INTRODUCTION TO WORKSPACE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (WEM) * WEM Features and Benefits MODULE 14: PLANNING ? WEM ARCHITECTURE AND COMPONENT COMMUNICATIONS * WEM On-Premises Components and Deployments * WEM Service Components and Deployments * WEM Component Communication Workflows MODULE 15: PLANNING - WEM ON-PREMISES DEPLOYMENT INSTALLATION * On-Premises WEM: Leading Practice * Installation Prerequisites and Steps * On-Premises WEM: ADMX Template Configuration * Choosing a Security Principal to run the WEM Infrastructure Service * Creating the WEM Database * Running the WEM Infrastructure Service Configuration Utility * On-Premises WEM: Agent Installation MODULE 16: PLANNING ? WEM SERVICE DEPLOYMENT INSTALLATION * WEM On-Premises vs WEM Service * WEM Service: Leading Practice Installation Prerequisites and Steps * WEM Service: ADMX Template Configuration * WEM Service: Agent Installation MODULE 17: PLANNING ? WEM CONSOLES AND INITIAL SETUP * On-Premises WEM and WEM Service Consoles * WEM Initial Setup * Migrating GPO settings to WEM MODULE 18: PLANNING ? WEM SYSTEM AND LOG ON OPTIMIZATION * WEM System Optimization Overview * WEM CPU Management * WEM Memory Management * Additional System Optimization Features * WEM Log On Optimization Overview * WEM Assigned Actions * WEM Environmental Settings * Citrix Profile Management In WEM MODULE 19: PLANNING ? WEM SECURITY AND LOCKDOWN FEATURES * WEM Security Management Features * Privilege Elevation and Process Hierarchy Control * WEM Transformer MODULE 20: PLANNING - THE WEM AGENT * WEM Settings Processing and WEM Agent Caches * WEM Agent Integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS MODULE 21: PLANNING ? WEM MONITORING, REPORTING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING * WEM Monitoring and Reporting * WEM Agent Troubleshooting * WEM Service Troubleshooting MODULE 22: PLANNING ? UPGRADING WEM AND MIGRATION TO WEM SERVICE * Upgrading Workspace Environment Management * WEM On-Premises Migration to WEM Service MODULE 23: ROLLING OUT A WEM DEPLOYMENT * WEM Agent User Options on Windows * Desktops MODULE 24: MANAGING A WEM DEPLOYMENT * Measuring WEM Success ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CWS-322 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Configuration and WEM Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CWS-322 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Configuration and WEM Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for administrators and engineers. Overview What you'll learn: Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR on-premises and the Citrix DaaS. Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors. Create Citrix DaaS workloads. Deliver app and desktop resources to users. Migrate existing on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR infrastructure to Citrix Cloud. In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix DaaS deployment and how to migrate to Citrix DaaS from an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix DaaS on Citrix Cloud and resource locations that the 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. MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CITRIX DAAS * New Citrix Workspace Packaging * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - On- Premises Site * What is Citrix Cloud? * Why Citrix DaaS? * What is a Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS? * Citrix Cloud Administration MODULE 2: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS ARCHITECTURE, SECURITY, AND OPERATIONS * Architecture and Deployment Options * Citrix DaaS Security * Citrix DaaS Operations MODULE 3: PLANNING - CITRIX CLOUD CONNECTORS * Cloud Connector Architecture * Cloud Connector Services and Communications Overview * Cloud Connector Operations in a Resource Location * Cloud Connector Resiliency * Installing, Updating, and Removing Cloud Connectors * Supported Domain Scenarios for Cloud Connectors * Securing Cloud Connector Communications * Local Host Cache (LHC) * Citrix Cloud Connector vs Delivery Controller Operations MODULE 4: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS RESOURCE LOCATIONS * Citrix DaaS Resource Locations * Citrix DaaS Hosting Connections * Zones MODULE 5: ACTIVE DIRECTORY, AUTHENTICATION, AND AUTHORIZATION * Active Directory Design Options * Desktops from Non-Domain Joined VDAs * Citrix Federated Authentication Service and Identity Provider Services MODULE 6: PLANNING - PROVISIONING VDA WORKLOADS AND DELIVERING RESOURCES * Master Images * Machine Creation Services (MCS) in Citrix DaaS * Citrix Provisioning in Citrix DaaS * Machine Catalogs * Delivery Groups * Citrix Cloud Library MODULE 7: PLANNING - PROVISIONING VDA WORKLOADS AND DELIVERING RESOURCES * Selecting Between Citrix digital workspace experience and StoreFront * Citrix StoreFront and Citrix digital workspace experience Communications * Selecting Between Citrix Gateway Service and On-Premises Citrix Gateway * Access Layer Communications * User Authentication MODULE 8: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS ADMINISTRATION * Citrix Cloud Manage and Monitor * Delegated Administration * Citrix DaaS Remote PowerShell Software Development Kit * Manage Multiple Resource Locations MODULE 9: PLANNING - PUBLIC CLOUD CONSIDERATIONS * General Public Cloud Considerations * Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machines in a Public Cloud * Microsoft Azure as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location * Amazon Web Services as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location * Google Cloud as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location MODULE 10: PLANNING - MIGRATING TO CITRIX DAAS FROM CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS * Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations * Citrix Automated Configuration Tool * Citrix Image Portability Service MODULE 11: MANAGE - OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT IN CITRIX CLOUD * Citrix Cloud Connector Support * Updating and Rolling Back Machine Catalogs * VDA Restore * Citrix Self-Help Strategy * Monitor Your Environment ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CWS-250 Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CWS-250 Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for administrators and engineers. Overview What you'll learn: Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR on-premises and the Citrix DaaS. Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors. Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines to on-premises resource locations as well as in Microsoft Azure using MCS. Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR with Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on Microsoft Azure. In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix DaaS deployment on Citrix Cloud, with a resource location on Microsoft Azure. You will also learn how to migrate to Citrix DaaS from an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix DaaS on Citrix Cloud and a Microsoft Azure resource location that will 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. MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CITRIX DAAS * New Citrix Workspace Packaging * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - On-Premises Site * What is Citrix Cloud? * Why Citrix DaaS? * What is a Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS? * Citrix Cloud Administration MODULE 2: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS ARCHITECTURE, SECURITY, AND OPERATIONS * Architecture and Deployment Options * Citrix DaaS Security * Citrix DaaS Operations MODULE 3: PLANNING - CITRIX CLOUD CONNECTORS * Cloud Connector Architecture * Cloud Connector Services and Communications Overview * Cloud Connector Operations in a Resource Location * Cloud Connector Resiliency * Installing, Updating, and Removing Cloud Connectors * Supported Domain Scenarios for Cloud Connectors * Securing Cloud Connector Communications * Local Host Cache (LHC) * Citrix Cloud Connector vs Delivery Controller Operations MODULE 4: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS RESOURCE LOCATIONS * Citrix DaaS Resource Locations * Citrix DaaS Hosting Connections * Zones MODULE 5: ACTIVE DIRECTORY, AUTHENTICATION, AND AUTHORIZATION * Active Directory Design Options * Desktops from Non-Domain Joined VDAs * Citrix Federated Authentication Service and Identity Provider Services MODULE 6: PLANNING - PROVISIONING VDA WORKLOADS AND DELIVERING RESOURCES * Master Images * Machine Creation Services (MCS) in Citrix DaaS * Citrix Provisioning in Citrix DaaS * Machine Catalogs * Delivery Groups * Citrix Cloud Library MODULE 7: PLANNING - PROVIDE ACCESS IN CITRIX CLOUD * Selecting Between Citrix digital workspace experience and StoreFront * Citrix StoreFront and Citrix digital workspace experience Communications * Selecting Between Citrix Gateway Service and On-Premises Citrix Gateway * Access Layer Communications * User Authentication MODULE 8: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS ADMINISTRATION * Citrix Cloud Manage and Monitor * Delegated Administration * Citrix DaaS Remote PowerShell Software Development Kit * Manage Multiple Resource Locations MODULE 9: PLANNING - PUBLIC CLOUD CONSIDERATIONS * General Public Cloud Considerations * Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machines in a Public Cloud * Microsoft Azure as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location * Amazon Web Services as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location * Google Cloud as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location MODULE 10: PLANNING - MIGRATING TO CITRIX DAAS FROM CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS * Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations * Citrix Automated Configuration Tool * Citrix Image Portability Service MODULE 11: MANAGE - OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT IN CITRIX CLOUD * Citrix Cloud Connector Support * Updating and Rolling Back Machine Catalogs * VDA Restore * Citrix Self-Help Strategy * Monitor Your Environment MODULE 12: INTRODUCTION TO CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Partnering for Success MODULE 13: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS RESOURCE LOCATION ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Overview of Citrix DaaS Components * Creating a Citrix DaaS Deployment Overview MODULE 14: PLANNING - MICROSOFT AZURE OVERVIEW * Azure Virtual Network Structure * Azure Virtual Network Connectivity * Azure Virtual Resources * Azure Active Directory Identity and Access Management * Azure Active Directory Options and Considerations MODULE 15: PLANNING - DEPLOYING CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Citrix DaaS Resource Locations in Azure * Citrix DaaS Components in Azure * Creating and Managing Workloads in an Azure Resource Location MODULE 16: PLANNING - PROVIDE ACCESS TO END USERS * Providing Access to Resources in Citrix Cloud * Citrix Gateway Deployment Options * Deploying Citrix Gateway or ADC in Azure * GSLB and StoreFront Optimal Gateway in Hybrid Environments MODULE 17: ROLLOUT - CITRIX DAAS DEPLOYMENT ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Citrix Workspace App Rollout * Preparing Migration of * End-Users to Workspace Platform MODULE 18: MANAGING - CITRIX DAAS WORKLOADS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Maintaining Citrix Gateway * Backup and Monitoring in Azure * Maintaining Master Images in Azure * Monitoring VDAs in Manage Console and Azure MODULE 19: OPTIMIZE - CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Managing Azure Costs * Using Azure Pricing Calculator - Instructor Demo ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CWS-252 Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration on Microsoft Azure training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CWS-252 Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration on Microsoft Azure course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Those new to Citrix or considering a move to Citrix Cloud Overview Gain foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7Learn how to install, configure, and manage a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site and Cloud connectorsIdentify the considerations between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ServiceDiscover how to deliver app and desktop resources This course will teach students 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.This course includes a voucher to take the related exam and earn your Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) certification. 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 DEPLOY THE SITE * Pre-Deployment Considerations * Citrix Licensing Setup * Delivery Controller Setup * Site Setup And Management * Redundancy Considerations THE APPS AND DESKTOPS IMAGES * Consider Master Image Creation Methods * Master Image Requirements 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 PROVIDE ACCESS TO APP AND DESKTOP RESOURCES * Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront Workspace Experience User Authentication * Workspace App * Communication Flow MANAGE THE USER EXPERIENCE * Methods to Manage the User Experience * Common User Experience Settings PUBLISHED APP AND DESKTOP PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT * Published App Properties * Server OS Published App Optimizations * Published App Presentation * Application Groups * Apps and Desktops Presentation MANAGE PRINTING FOR USER SESSIONS * Map Printers to the User Session * Printer Drivers * Print Environment Considerations CITRIX PROFILE MANAGEMENT * Introduction and Considerations * Configure Citrix Profile Management MANAGE THE SITE * Delegated Administration * Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops * Power Management Considerations CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS BASIC SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS * Citrix Admin Security Considerations * XML Service Security Considerations * Secure HDX External Traffic 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 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 MIGRATE TO CITRIX CLOUD * Migration Considerations * Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment * Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location * The Migration Process CITRIX ANALYTICS * Citrix Analytics Introduction * Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics * Types of Analytics ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CWS-215 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and In Citrix Cloud training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CWS-215 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and In Citrix Cloud course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for those supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops solution in a help desk or service desk capacity. An ideal candidate for this course interacts with end users to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Overview How to support end-users connecting to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops through Citrix Workspace App. How to use Citrix Director to gather information and interact with user sessions. A methodology to approach user related issues to minimize time to resolution. An understanding of the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops solution and the role of the components Learn to support end-users accessing virtual apps and desktops as part of a Citrix solution. In this course, you will learn to use Citrix Director to interact with user sessions and to capture information for solving issues or escalating to the administration team. Gain foundational knowledge about the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops technology and an understanding of how components interact. You will learn about each component focusing on common user related issues that may arise, and how to apply a methodical approach to solve them using real world scenarios. By the end of the course, you will be able to solve or escalate end-user issues appropriately FUNDAMENTAL ARCHITECTURE FOR THE HELP DESK ROLE * Citrix Site Infrastructure and Deployment Models * The Help Desk Role in the Fundamental Architecture * Problem Resolution Methodology CITRIX DIRECTOR AND ITS ROLE IN HELP DESK SUPPORT * Citrix Director Role and Purpose * Access to Director for Help Desk Administrators * Common Director Monitoring Tasks * Common Help Desk AdministratorTroubleshooting Tasks PROVIDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING END USER ACCESS * End User Access Overview * Components between end users and published resources on VDAs * User Experience * Support End User Access CITRIX WORKSPACE APP * Workspace App Types * Deploying Citrix Workspace app * Pass though Authentication * Supporting Citrix Workspace App USER SESSIONS * FlexCast Architecture * User Sessions * App and Desktop Launch Process * User Profiles * HDX Technologies PRINTING * Introduction to Printing * Printing Components Overview * Supporting Printing

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Develop for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x in an on-premises environment. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects designing or deploying Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads on Microsoft Azure. Overview Prepare the Azure environment for secure integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines in Microsoft Azure using Machine Creation Services Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Microsoft Azure Active Directory Design Machine Catalogs and virtual machines on Microsoft Azure Resource Manager Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on Microsoft Azur Students learn to deploy and manage the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops apps and desktops in Microsoft Azure. Students gain the skills to plan the machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsoft?s public cloud and get hands-on practice deploying those machines using Machine Creation Services. Students will also learn about additional Azure considerations including maintenance and power management which are critical in a cloud environment. For remote access, students will learn to configure Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on the Azure platform. This course focuses on Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud resource location however concepts are relevant to both Citrix Cloud and fully managed Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops sites. CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS ON AZURE OVERVIEW * Defining IAAS * Citrix Virtual Apps and * Desktops Azure Deployment Models * Azure Fundamentals Review * Azure Management * Azure Locations CITRIX VIRTUAL APPS AND DESKTOPS INTEGRATION WITH AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY * Active Directory Basics * Active Directory Usage * Connecting On-premises Active Directory to Azure Azure Role Based Access Control CONNECTING TO MICROSOFT AZURE * Azure Connectivity * Cloud Connectors in Azure * Creating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Host Connections to Azure * DEPLOYING APPS AND DESKTOPS USING MACHINE CREATION SERVICES * Master Image Preparation * Machine Creation Services in Azure * Considerations for Deploying onto Azure PROVIDING ACCESS TO END USERS * StoreFront Locations * Citrix ADC Locations * Multiple Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Zones in Azure Regions MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE AND VDAS IN MICROSOFT AZURE * Maintaining Infrastructure * Maintaining Resources * Power Management PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL POC * Planning your next steps

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for administrators and engineers. Overview What you'll learn: Prepare the Azure environment for secure integration with Citrix DaaS. Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines in Microsoft Azure using Machine Creation Services. Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix DaaS with Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Design Machine Catalogs and virtual machines on Microsoft Azure Resource Manager. Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on Microsoft Azure. In this course you willLearn to deploy and manage your Citrix DaaS deployment on Microsoft Azure. Gain the skills to plan your machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsoft's public cloud and get hands-on practice deploying those machines using Machine Creation Services. You will also learn about additional Azure considerations including maintenance and power management which are critical in a cloud environment. For remote access, you will learn to configure Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on the Azure platform. This course focuses on Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud resource location however concepts are relevant to both Citrix Cloud and fully managed Citrix DaaS sites. MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Partnering for Success MODULE 2: PLANNING - CITRIX DAAS RESOURCE LOCATION ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Overview of Citrix DaaS Components * Creating a Citrix DaaS Deployment Overview MODULE 3: PLANNING - MICROSOFT AZURE OVERVIEW * Azure Virtual Network Structure * Azure Virtual Network Connectivity * Azure Virtual Resources * Azure Active Directory Identity and Access Management * Azure Active Directory Options and Considerations MODULE 4: PLANNING - DEPLOYING CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Citrix DaaS Resource Locations in Azure * Citrix DaaS Components in Azure * Creating and Managing Workloads in an Azure Resource Location MODULE 5: PLANNING - PROVIDE ACCESS TO END USERS * Providing Access to Resources in Citrix Cloud * Citrix Gateway Deployment Options * Deploying Citrix Gateway or ADC in Azure * GSLB and StoreFront Optimal Gateway in Hybrid Environments MODULE 6: ROLLOUT - CITRIX DAAS DEPLOYMENT ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Citrix Workspace App Rollout * Preparing Migration of End-Users to Workspace Platform MODULE 7: MANAGING - CITRIX DAAS WORKLOADS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Maintaining Citrix Gateway * Backup and Monitoring in Azure * Maintaining Master Images in Azure * Monitoring VDAs in Manage Console and Azure MODULE 8: OPTIMIZE - CITRIX DAAS ON MICROSOFT AZURE * Managing Azure Costs * Using Azure Pricing Calculator - Instructor Demo * Student Exercise - Calculate a case ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans CWS-251 Implement Citrix DaaS on Microsoft Azure training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the CWS-251 Implement Citrix DaaS on Microsoft Azure course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.