Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.x Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud (CWS-215)
Course Overview
If you are new to Citrix or if you are planning a move to Citrix Cloud, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to manage and deploy Citrix Workspace successfully.
This foundational administration course covers the aspects of installing, configuring and managing a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 environment, how to manage an on-premises Citrix solution and migrate from an on-premises solution to cloud using the Citrix Cloud management plane.
This five-day course will teach you 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.
Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Prerequisites
This course requires basic knowledge of AD, Windows, Storage, Networking and little to no previous experience with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 version
Course Objectives
- Gain foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.
- How to install, configure, and manage a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site and Cloud connectors.
- Identify the considerations between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service.
- How to deliver app and desktop resources.
Course Content
Module 1: 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
Module 2: Deploy the Site
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Site Setup And Management
- Redundancy Considerations
Module 3: The Apps and Desktops Images
- Consider Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
Module 4: 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
Module 5: Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources
- Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
- Workspace Experience User Authentication
- Workspace App
- Communication Flow
Module 6: Manage the User Experience
- Methods to Manage the User Experience
- Common User Experience Settings
Module 7: 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 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions
- Map Printers to the User Session
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment Considerations
Module 9: Citrix Profile Management
- Introduction and Considerations
- Configure Citrix Profile Management
Module 10: Manage the Site
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Power Management Considerations
Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
Module 12: 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
Module 13: Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps andDesktops Site
- Tools
- Proactive Administration Common Tasks
Module 14: Migrate To Citrix Cloud
- Migration Considerations
- Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises
- Resource Location
- The Migration Process
Module 15: Citrix Analytics
- Citrix Analytics Introduction
- Prepare to Use Citrix Analytics
- Types of Analytics
Classroom Training
Duration 5 days
Price (excl. tax)
- Germany: 2,990.— €
- Switzerland: CHF 4,000.—
E-Learning
Subscription duration 90 days
Price (excl. tax)
- Germany: 4,000.— €
- Switzerland: US$ 4,000.—

Schedule
English
Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) ±1 hour
German
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French
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Italian
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Switzerland
Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) Course language: Italian
Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) Course language: French