CWS-215 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Deployment and Administration

Length 5 days
Version 7
Inclusions Exam

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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. And it will also introduce you to Citrix Cloud and Citrix DaaS to become familiar with these products.

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 2203 LTSR, Citrix DaaS

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This course includes the Citrix exam, which must be taken within six months of completing your course.

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What you’ll learn

Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 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
Introduce Citrix Cloud and Citrix DaaS

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Who is the course for?

Administrators or engineers responsible for the end user workspace and overall health and performance of the solution.

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Course subjects

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

New Citrix Workspace Packaging
Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR Refresh - What's New
End-User and Admin Experience

Module 2: Planning - Architecture Overview

Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities
Hosting Platform Considerations
Connection Flow Process Introduction

Module 3: Planning - 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 4: Planning - Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep

Master Image Creation Methods
Master Image Requirements

Module 5: Planning - Provisioning Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups

Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Provisioning Methods and Considerations
Machine Creation Services - Deep Dive
MCS Environment Considerations

Module 6: Planning - Providing Access to End Users

StoreFront Overview
StoreFront Beacons
Citrix Workspace app
StoreFront Features

Module 7: Planning - Managing the User Experience

Citrix Policies - Methods to Manage Policies
Citrix HDX Features - Using Policies

Module 8: Planning - 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 9: Planning - Printing for User Sessions

Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
Printer Drivers
Print Environment - Considerations

Module 10: Planning - Profile Management

User Profiles - Introduction and Considerations
Configuring Citrix Profile Management
Profile Containers - VHDX-based Policies

Module 11: Planning - Manage the Site

Delegated Administration
Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Power Management Considerations

Module 12: Planning - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

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

Module 13: Rollout - Citrix Workspace App Deployment and Configuration

Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

Module 14: 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
Optimise Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix Application Delivery Management
Citrix Analytics Introduction
Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
Types of Analytics

Module 15: 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

Module 16: Optimise - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

Optimising VDAs - Citrix Optimiser
Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
HDX Optimisation

Module 17: Introduction to Citrix Cloud with Citrix DaaS

What is Citrix Cloud
Why Citrix DaaS
Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS
Citrix Cloud Administration

Prerequisites

Strong foundational knowledge of:

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

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