Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration on-Premises and in CITRIX Cloud (CWS-215)

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Module 6: Planning – Providing Access to End Users 

• New Citrix Workspace Packaging 
• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR Refresh – What’s New 
• End-User and Admin Experience 

 

Module 2: Planning – Architecture Overview 

• Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components 
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities 
• Hosting Platform Considerations 
• Connection Flow Process Introduction 

 

Module 3: Planning - 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 4: Planning – Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep 

• Master Image Creation Methods 
• Master Image Requirements 

 

Module 5: Planning – 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 6: Planning – Providing Access to End Users 

• New Citrix Workspace Packaging 
• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR Refresh – What’s New 
• End-User and Admin Experience Module 2: Planning – Architecture Overview 
• Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components 
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities 
• Hosting Platform Considerations 
• Connection Flow Process Introduction 

 

Module 7: Planning – Managing the User Experience

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

 

Module 8: Planning - 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 9: Planning – Printing for User Sessions 

• Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning 
• Printer Drivers 
• Print Environment - Considerations 

 

Module 10: Planning – Profile Management 

• User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations 
• Configuring Citrix Profile Management 
• Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies

 

Module 11: Planning – Manage the Site 

• Delegated Administration 
• Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 
• Power Management Considerations 

 

Module 12: Planning - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations 

• Citrix Admin Security Considerations 
• XML Service Security Considerations 
• Secure HDX External Traffic 

 

Module 13: Rollout - Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration 

• Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration 

 

Module 14: 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 
• Citrix Analytics Introduction 
• Prepare to use Citrix Analytics 
• Types of Analytics

 

Module 15: 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 16: Optimize – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment 

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

 

Module 17: Introduction to Citrix Cloud with Citrix DaaS 

• What is Citrix Cloud? 
• Why Citrix DaaS? 
• Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS 
• Citrix Cloud Administration