Course Description
This course teaches Citrix engineers how to plan for and perform the tasks
necessary to successfully integrate the component technologies that make up a
Citrix virtualization solution in a Windows Server 2008 environment.
Upon course completion, students will be able to interpret environmental
assessment documentation, plan for a virtualization solution project and
integrate key Citrix virtualization technologies, including XenAppTM,
XenServerTM, and XenDesktopTM, to create a holistic, end-to-end virtualization
solution that will address the most pressing business issues of the day.
Agenda
Lesson 1: Host Server Concepts
- Key Virtualization Terms
- Hardware Configuration
- Memory Considerations
- CPU Considerations
- Network Considerations
- Virtual Machine Management
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Identifying Media Storage Considerations
- Differentiating Between Local Storage and SAN
- Determining RAM Scalability
- Determining CPU Scalability
- Determining Network Interface Strategies
- Determining HA Priority Levels
- Identifying Storage Overcommitment Risks
Lesson 2: XenServer Integration
- ISO Storage
- Pre-Installation Considerations
- Troubleshooting
- Configuring XenServer Networking
- Configuring XenServer Storage
- Creating a Resource Pool
- Testing High Availability
Lesson 3: Project Planning and Implementation Strategies
- Project Roles
- Project Documentation
- Implementation Planning
- Implementation Case Studies
- Identifying Gaps in Documentation
- Interpreting Project Documentation and Identifying Goals
Lesson 4: Provisioning Services Integration
- Network Support of Streaming
- Provisioning Services Optimizations
- Streaming Other Workloads
- Troubleshooting
- Installing and Configuring Provisioning Services Server
- Creating and Configuring the vDisk
- Testing the Configuration
- Adding Additional Server to Farm
- Configuring Load Balancing and HA for Provisioning Services
Lesson 5: XenApp Integration
- Application Delivery
- XenApp Configurations
- Provisioning Services with XenApp
- XenApp Migration
- Troubleshooting
- Installing XenApp
- Provisioning XenApp Servers
- Configuring XenApp Servers
Lesson 6: XenDesktop Integration
- Virtual Desktop Components
- Desktop Groups
- XenDesktop Management
- NetScaler VPX
- Troubleshooting
- Installing the Desktop Delivery Controller
- Installing the Additional Desktop Delivery Controllers
- Configuring the XenDesktop Farm
- Creating a Virtual Desktop VM
- Provisioning the XenDesktop Pool
- Configuring the Desktop Group
- Testing the Desktop Pool
- Configuring NetScaler VPX
Lesson 7: Virtualized Environment Monitoring
- EdgeSight
- EdgeSight for Load Testing
- Installing EdgeSight for Load Testing
- Installing EdgeSight Server
- Configuring the EdgeSight Server
- Installing EdgeSight Agent Database Server
- Installing EdgeSight Agent on XenDesktop Desktops
- Configuring EdgeSight
- Testing the Monitoring Environment
Lesson 8: Virtualized Environment Maintenance
- Workflow Studio Overview
- Workflow Automation
- Sample Maintenance Workflows
- XenApp and XenDesktop Server Backup
- Configuring a XenServer Metadata Backup Schedule
- Performing a XenServer Hotfix Update
- Performing a XenApp Application Update
- Upgrading a Provisioned XenApp Server
- Configuring Lab Manager
- Configuring Citrix Receiver for Citrix Dazzle
Audience
This course is intended for IT professionals, such as Server, Network and
Systems Engineers. Systems Integrators, Systems Administrators and Application
Engineers are also appropriate candidates for this course.
Comments
Virtual CVE-400-2I Engineering a Citrix Virtualization Solution Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.