Course Description
This course is designed for students with little or no previous XenApp or XenDesktop experience. Obtain foundational knowledge of XenApp and XenDesktop required to be successful with the platform. Learn to install, configure, and manage a highly available environment comprised of XenApp and XenDesktop controllers, StoreFront, Citrix Receiver, Director, and Profile management. Refer to the topic outline for a detailed view of topics covered in the course.
Recommended prerequisite courses:
CXA-105 XenApp and XenDesktop Foundations
Note: This course is based on XenApp and XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR (Long Term Service Release) including the hands-on labs providing a stable platform for learning.
Agenda
Module 1: Architectural Overview
- FlexCast models (use cases)
- Architecture
- Layered approach methodology
- Hosting platform considerations
Module 2: Initial Requirements and Lab
- Citrix consulting methodology
- Supporting infrastructure prerequisites
- Supporting infrastructure licensing considerations
- Lab environment
Module 3: Installing and Configuring a XenApp and XenDesktop Site
- Licensing considerations
- Installation and management
- Introduction to basic license server troubleshooting
- Delivery Controller role
- The XenApp and XenDesktop Site
- Databases
- XML traffic security
Module 4: Provision and Deliver Application and Desktop Resources
- The Virtual Delivery Agent
- Machine catalogs and delivery groups
- Provisioning methods and considerations
- Provisioning methods: Machine Creation Services (MCS) in depth
- MCS environment considerations
- Creating resources
Module 5: Providing Access with Citrix StoreFront and Receiver
- StoreFront installation and architecture
- Receiver
- Receiver configurations
Module 6: Understanding and Configuring Citrix Policies
- Policies introduction
- Policies for session management
Module 7: Application Presentation and Management
- Application properties
- File-type association
- Shortcut placement
- HDX Monitor
Module 8: Printing with XenApp and XenDesktop
- Printing introduction
- Print job routing
- Printer driver management
- Citrix Universal Print Driver and Server
Module 9: Citrix Profile Management
- User profiles
- Configuring Citrix Profile management
Module 10: Managing the XenApp and XenDesktop Site
- Delegated administration
- Logging and reporting
- Introduction to PowerShell
Module 11: XenApp and XenDesktop Site Redundancy
- Component failure review
- Methods of redundancy
Module 12: XenApp and XenDesktop Site Basic Network Security
- Citrix administrator introduction to security considerations
- Certificate authority
- StoreFront consideration for external access
- XML service security considerations
- External HDX connection security with NetScaler Gateway
Module 13: Monitoring the XenApp and XenDesktop Site
- Introduction to Citrix Director
- Navigating Director
- Monitoring sessions
- Interacting with sessions
- Network monitoring with HDX Insight
Module 14: Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting XenApp and XenDesktop
- Introduction to Supporting XenApp/XenDesktop Site
- Known Issue Awareness
- XenApp and XenDesktop Hotfixes and the Long Term Service Release
- Common Troubleshooting Tools