Citrix ADC Essentials and Traffic Management (CNS-225)

Course Description

Overview

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Citrix ADC (formerly NetScaler) essentials, focusing on platforms, architecture, licensing, and functionality. Participants will gain hands-on experience in traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimisation, and global
server load balancing.

What will you learn?

  • Understand the Citrix ADC architecture and deployment options.

  • Configure load balancing and monitor traffic.

  • Implement SSL offloading and secure Citrix ADC deployments.

  • Utilise content switching to optimise traffic.

  • Set up global server load balancing for disaster recovery.

Who is this course for?

  • Network administrators and engineers responsible for Citrix ADC deployments.

  • IT professionals aiming to optimise application delivery and performance.

  • Individuals preparing for the Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N) certification.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.

  • Familiarity with SSL encryption and certificates.

  • Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems is recommended.

Curriculum for this course

14 Lessons
Introduction to Citrix ADC
2 Lessons
  • Overview of features and benefits.
    .
  • Understanding the hardware and software architecture
    .
Networking Topology
2 Lessons
  • Configuring network interfaces and VLANs
    .
  • Setting up IP routing and access control lists
    .
High Availability
2 Lessons
  • Implementing high availability setups.
    .
  • Managing failover and synchronization
    .
Load Balancing
2 Lessons
  • Configuring load balancing for web, application, and database servers
    .
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting load-balanced services
    .
SSL Offloading
2 Lessons
  • Implementing SSL offloading to optimise performance
    .
  • Configuring SSL certificates and policies
    .
Securing the Citrix ADC
2 Lessons
  • Setting up authentication, authorisation, and auditing
    .
  • Implementing security best practices
    .
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
2 Lessons
  • Utilising tools like SNMP, AppFlow, and Citrix Application Delivery Management
    .
  • Diagnosing and resolving common issues
    .

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