CVAD-201: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration

• Candidates will have a strong foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop operating systems as well as Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking, and Hypervisors.

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

• Citrix Director Introduction

• 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