Detailed Course Outline
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
- Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
- 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 Optimizations
- 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 Optimization
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
- Optimize 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