Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Assessment, Design, and Advanced Configuration

5 Day Course
Hands On
Official Citrix Curriculum
Code CWS415

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Classroom Virtual Classroom Private Group - Virtual Self-Paced Online

Overview

This advanced 5-day training course teaches the design principles for creating a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops virtualization solution. In this training, you will learn how to assess existing environments, explore different scenarios and make design decisions based on business requirements.

This course covers the Citrix Consulting approach to design and covers the key design decisions through lectures, lab exercises, and interactive discussions. Additional considerations and advanced configurations for multi-location solutions and disaster recovery planning are also incrporated into this class.

This training will help you prepare for the Citrix Certified Expert in Virtualization (CCE-V) exam.

Objectives

  • Identify risks and areas for improvement in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment by assessing relevant information in an existing deployment.
  • Determine core Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops design decisions and align them to business requirements to achieve a practical solution.
  • Design a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops disaster recovery plan and understand different disaster recovery considerations.

Target Audience

IT Professionals with significant experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 as well as supporting infrastructure. If you are responsible for the environment design and overall health, or are guiding others through the process (as a consultant), you should consider taking this training.

Additional Information

Recommended as preparation for exams:

  • 1Y0-402 - Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations Exam (CCE-V) 

Training Partners

We work with the following best of breed training partners using our bulk buying power to bring you a wider range of dates, locations and prices.

Modules

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Methodology and Assessment (5 topics)

  • Methodology
  • Business Drivers
  • User Segmentation
  • Application Assessment
  • Capabilities Assessment

User Layer (3 topics)

  • Endpoints & Peripherals
  • Citrix Workspace App
  • Network Connectivity

Access Layer (4 topics)

  • Access Matrix*
  • Access Layer Architecture Design Considerations
  • StoreFront Store Design
  • Scalability and Redundancy

Resource Layer - Images (4 topics)

  • FlexCast Model Assignment*
  • Virtual Delivery Agent Machine Scalability
  • Virtual Delivery Agent Machine Security
  • Provisioning Strategy / Image Management

Resource Layer - Applications and Personalization (4 topics)

  • Application Delivery
  • Profiles
  • Policies
  • Printing*

Control Layer (5 topics)

  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Design
  • Machine Catalogs & Delivery Groups*
  • Site Management Considerations
  • Control Layer Scalability & High Availability
  • Control Layer Security

Hardware/Compute Layer (6 topics)

  • Assessment Considerations for Hardware & Hypervisor Selection
  • Cluster / Resource Pool Design
  • Hardware / Compute Layer Sizing
  • Storage
  • Datacenter Networking
  • Security

Maintaining an App Layering Environment (6 topics)

  • Multiple Location Considerations - Introduction
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Access
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Image Management
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Profiles & Data
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Printing
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Control Layer

Disaster Recovery (3 topics)

  • Disaster Recovery - Levels
  • Disaster Recovery - Strategy
  • Disaster Recovery - Process

Prerequisites

  • Extensive experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 as well as experience with Citrix Gateway and supporting infrastructure.
  • Attendance of CXD-310 or CWS-315  is receommended.

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Scheduled Dates

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Pricing

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