Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (CVAD-201) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

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