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      Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Administration

      This foundational administration course covers the major aspects of installing, configuring and managing a highly available Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x environment. Gain an understanding of the solution architecture and communications, and the factors that contribute to a successful deployment. This five-day course will teach you how to deploy and deliver apps and desktops; install and configure StoreFront and Citrix Workspace App, set up profile management, and configure policies, printing, and basic security features.


      You'll also learn how to monitor and troubleshoot the environment with Citrix Director. This training will help you prepare for the Citrix Certified Associate in Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.


      What you'll learn:



      • Gain the foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x required to be successful with the platform

      • How to install, configure, and manage a highly available Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x site

      • How to deploy and deliver apps and desktops to end users using Machine Creation Services (MCS) on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016

      • How to manage the end-user experience through policies and settings including profiles and printing

      Course Outline

      Module 1: Architecture Overview

      • Architecture
      • FlexCast models (use cases)
      • Connection flow process
      • Hosting platform considerations
      • Layered approach methodology

      Module 2: Initial Requirements and Lab

      • Citrix consulting methodology
      • Supporting infrastructure requirements
      • Supporting infrastructure licensing considerations
      • Lab environment

      Module 3: Installing and Configuring a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site

      • Licensing considerations
      • Installation and management of the Citrix License Server setup
      • Basic license server troubleshooting
      • Delivery Controller role
      • The Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site
      • Databases and the Local Host Cache (LHC)

      Module 4: Provision and Deliver Application and Desktop Resources

      • The Virtual Delivery Agent
      • Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
      • Provisioning methods and considerations
      • Machine Creation Services (MCS) in deep-dive
      • MCS environment considerations
      • Delivering Office 365 considerations

      Module 5: Providing Access with Citrix StoreFront and Workspace app

      • StoreFront installation and architecture
      • StoreFront authentication services
      • Citrix Workspace App
      • Citrix Workspace App configurations

      Module 6: Understanding and Configuring Citrix Policies

      • Policies introduction
      • Citrix policies applied

      Module 7: Application Presentation and Management

      • Application properties
      • Workspace Control
      • Shortcut placement
      • Session Prelaunch and Session Lingering
      • Application groups

      Module 8: Printing with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x

      • Printing introduction
      • Printer driver management
      • Citrix Universal Print Driver and Server
      • Common printing troubleshooting

      Module 9: Citrix Profile Management

      • User profiles and Citrix Profile Management
      • Configuring Citrix Profile management

      Module 10: Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site

      • Delegated administration
      • Logging and reporting
      • Introduction to PowerShell
      • Power management

      Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site Redundancy

      • Component failure review
      • Methods of redundancy
      • Configuring site and access infrastructure redundancy

      Module 12: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site Basic Network Security

      • Citrix administrator introduction to security considerations
      • Certificate authority
      • XML service security
      • External HDX connection security with Citrix Gateway

      Module 13: Monitoring the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site

      • Introduction to Citrix Director
      • Navigating Director
      • Trends and reports
      • Alerts and notifications
      • Monitoring sessions
      • Interacting with sessions
      • Network monitoring integration

      Module 14: Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x

      • Introduction to supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site
      • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Hotfixes and the Long Term Service Release
      • Common Troubleshooting Tools
      • Proactive administration and common tasks

      Audience

      This course requires little to no previous experience with the 7.x version of the platform; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.

      Prerequisite Knowledge:

      This course requires little to no previous experience with the 7.x version of the platform; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.