Descrizione del corso
L’obiettivo del corso “CTX201 – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration” è fornire le competenze necessarie per creare e gestire le funzioni avanzate di una soluzione Citrix di virtualizzazione delle applicazioni e dei desktop in Windows 10/11 (ambienti desktop) e Windows 2022 (ambienti server), per implementazioni tradizionali, on-premise.
Durante il corso si utilizzeranno i seguenti componenti: XenServer, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix License Server, MCS, StoreFront, NetScaler (ICA Proxy, Load Balancing), Citrix Workspace App.
Il corso è basato sulla versione 7 2402 LTSR del prodotto, ma gli skills e i concetti fondamentali sono validi in buona parte per tutte le versioni.
Finalità:
- Comprendere l’architettura, i componenti e le modalità di comunicazione di Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Comprendere i prerequisiti per gestire l’ambiente in modo efficace
- Delegare l’amministrazione e gestire le licenze
- Gestire un’infrastruttura Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in HA (High Availability)
- Comprendere i benefici del provisioning nativo con MCS
- Creare e gestire machine catalogs e delivery groups
- Configurare e gestire Storefront e Workspace App
- Deploy delle VM su Hypervisor on premise (XenServer)
- Creare e gestire le policies e i profili utente
- Gestire sessioni, siti e utenti con il Director
- Gestire le stampanti
- Configurare la sicurezza di un site
Certificazione:
Il corso prepara a sostenere presso un centro Pearson Vue l’esame ufficiale 1Y0-205: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Superando l’esame i candidati otterranno il badge di certificazione Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V).
Programma
Modulo 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture
- Architecture Overview
- CVAD 2402 LTSR Refresh – What’s New
- CVAD components
- CVAD Features and Resource capabilities
- Hosting Platform Considerations: Architecture by Layers
- Connection Flow Process Introduction
Modulo 2: Deploy the Site
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- CVAD Site Setup
- Redundancy Considerations
Modulo 3: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Images
- Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
Modulo 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
Modulo 5: Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources
- StoreFront Overview
- StoreFront Beacons
- Citrix Workspace app
- StoreFront Features
Modulo 6: Manage the User Experience
- Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
- Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies
Modulo 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
Modulo 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions
- Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment Considerations
Modulo 9: Citrix Profile Management
- User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations
- Configure Citrix Profile Management
- Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies
Modulo 10: Manage the Site
- Studio & Web Studio
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with CVAD
- Power Management Considerations
- Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine
Modulo 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
Modulo 12: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration
- Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration
Modulo 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 ADM
Modulo 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 Common
Modulo 15: Optimize – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment
- Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
- Citrix Workspace Environment Management
- Overview
- HDX Optimization
