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

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


Learning Objectives and Certifications 

  • 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 


Prerequisite Knowledge

Strong foundational knowledge of: 

  • Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. 
  • Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.


Recommended Next Training 

  • CWS-255: Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration 
  • CWS-322: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Configuration and WEM Administration
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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 
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