Course Description
Overview
This comprehensive course provides participants with the skills needed to effectively install, configure, and manage a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 environment. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn to deploy and support a highly available and secure virtualisation solution.
What will you learn?
Understand the architecture and communication flow of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.
Install and configure Citrix components, including Delivery Controller, StoreFront, and Receiver.
Create and manage Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups to deliver applications and desktops.
Implement policies, printing, and user profiles to enhance user experience.
Monitor and troubleshoot the environment using Citrix Director and other tools.
Who is this course for?
IT professionals managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
System administrators and engineers seeking to enhance their virtualisation skills.
Individuals preparing for the Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) certification.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of networking, storage, and Windows Server operating systems.
Familiarity with Active Directory and Group Policy.
Prior experience with Citrix technologies is beneficial but not required.
Curriculum for this course
23 Lessons
Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
2 Lessons
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Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.
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Understanding the architecture and key components.
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Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
2 Lessons
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Identifying and resolving common issues
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Utilising troubleshooting tools and methodologies
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Monitoring the Site with Citrix Director
2 Lessons
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Utilising Director for monitoring and support
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Generating reports and alerts
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Managing the Site
2 Lessons
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Delegating administration roles
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Maintaining and monitoring site health
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Citrix Profile Management
2 Lessons
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Setting up and configuring profile management
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Best practices for profile maintenance
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Managing Printing for User Sessions
2 Lessons
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Configuring printing policies and drivers.
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Troubleshooting common printing issues
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Published App and Desktop Management
2 Lessons
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Publishing applications and desktops to users.
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Managing access and permissions.
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Managing the User Experience
2 Lessons
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Configuring printing policies and drivers
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Troubleshooting common printing issues
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Providing Access with Citrix StoreFront and Receiver
2 Lessons
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Configuring StoreFront for user access.
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Deploying and configuring Citrix Receiver
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Provisioning and Delivering App and Desktop Resources
2 Lessons
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Creating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups.
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Provisioning methods and considerations.
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Installing and Configuring a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
3 Lessons
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Setting up the Delivery Controller.
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Configuring the Site and licensing.
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Establishing connections to resources.
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