Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR) (CVAD-201)

Description

Course Overview

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 2402 LTSR

Course Objectives

  • Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 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.
  • Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate
  • Virtualization (CCA-V) exam

Who Should Attend?

Administrators and Engineers

Course Prerequisites

This course requires a strong foundational knowledge of: Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. In addition, you will need a strong knowledge of Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture

  • Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 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

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
  • StoreFront Features

Module 6: Managing the User Experience

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

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: 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

  • Studio & Web Studio
  • 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: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration

  • Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

Module 13: 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
  • Optimize Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix
  • Application Delivery Management

Module 14: 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 15: Optimize - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

  • Optimizing VDAs - Citrix Optimizer
  • Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
  • HDX Optimization