CTX-202 Citrix Platform Administration

Length 5 days
Price $5720 inc GST

Course overview

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Why study this course

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.

Please note: Citrix exam vouchers are not included in the course fees but can be purchased and booked via webassessor.

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What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the confidence and knowledge 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.

In addition, this course will prepare learners for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualisation (CCA-V) exam.

Citrix at Lumify Work

Citrix provides server, application and desktop virtualisation, networking, software-as-a-service, and cloud computing technologies. Lumify Work is the most experienced provider of Citrix training in Australasia with 20 years as an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) / Authorized Learning Center.

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Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for administrators and engineers responsible for deploying, managing, or supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.

Course subjects

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
Optimising VDAs – Citrix Optimiser
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 Optimisations
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 Optimisation

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
Optimise 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

Prerequisites

Strong foundational knowledge of:

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

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.