

CTX-202: Citrix Platform Administration (2507 LTSR)
Course Information

Course Name
CTX-202: Citrix Platform Administration (2507 LTSR)

Exam code
1Y0-205

Duration
5 Days
Certification
Overview
In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployment. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to host apps and desktops for your users.
This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliver successfully, but also to make well-informed planning decisions along the way.
Product Versions Covered: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 (2507 LTSR) for Citrix Private Cloud, Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform customers.
Audience Profile
Prerequisites
Strong foundational knowledge of:
- Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
- Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.
At Course Completion
- Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 LTSR
- Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
- Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
- Deliver single-session and multi-session resources to users.
- Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- New Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lifecycle
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 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
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
- Redundancy Considerations
- Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
- Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
- Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
- Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
- Provisioning Methods and Considerations
- Machine Creation Services – Deep Dive
- MCS Environment Considerations
- StoreFront Overview
- StoreFront Beacons
- Citrix Workspace App Deployment and Configuration
- StoreFront Features
- Published App Properties
- Server OS Published App Optimizations
- Published App Presentation
- Application Groups
- Apps and Desktops Presentation
- Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
- New Secure Defaults for VDA functionality
- Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies
- HDX Optimization
- Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment – Considerations
- User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations
- Configuring Citrix Profile Management
- Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Power Management Considerations
- Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
- 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
- Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
- A List of Common Tools
- Common Tasks for Proactive Administration
Overview
Overview
In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployment. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to host apps and desktops for your users.
This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliver successfully, but also to make well-informed planning decisions along the way.
Product Versions Covered: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 (2507 LTSR) for Citrix Private Cloud, Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform customers.
Audience Profile
Audience Profile
Prerequisities
Prerequisites
Strong foundational knowledge of:
- Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
- Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.
At Course Completion
At Course Completion
- Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 LTSR
- Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
- Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
- Deliver single-session and multi-session resources to users.
- Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.
Course Outline
Course Outline
- Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- New Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lifecycle
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 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
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
- Redundancy Considerations
- Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
- Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
- Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
- Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
- Provisioning Methods and Considerations
- Machine Creation Services – Deep Dive
- MCS Environment Considerations
- StoreFront Overview
- StoreFront Beacons
- Citrix Workspace App Deployment and Configuration
- StoreFront Features
- Published App Properties
- Server OS Published App Optimizations
- Published App Presentation
- Application Groups
- Apps and Desktops Presentation
- Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
- New Secure Defaults for VDA functionality
- Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies
- HDX Optimization
- Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment – Considerations
- User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations
- Configuring Citrix Profile Management
- Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Power Management Considerations
- Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
- 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
- Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
- A List of Common Tools
- Common Tasks for Proactive Administration
