CVAD-201: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR)

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 2402 LTSR

• Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR on-premises.
• Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment.
• Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
• Deliver app and desktop resources to users.
• Prepares learner for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) exam

Built for administrators and engineers

Strong foundational knowledge of:
• Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
• Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

**Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture**
• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 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

**Module 2: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Considerations**
• Pre-Deployment Considerations
• Citrix Licensing Setup
• Delivery Controller Setup
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
• Redundancy Considerations

**Module 3: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Images**
• Master Image Creation Methods
• Master Image Requirements

**Module 4: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep**
• Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
• Provisioning Methods and Considerations
• Machine Creation Services – Deep Dive
• MCS Environment Considerations

**Module 5: – Providing Access to End Users**
• StoreFront Overview
• StoreFront Beacons
• Citrix Workspace app
• StoreFront Features

**Module 6: Managing the User Experience**
• Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
• Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies

**Module 7: Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management**
• Published App Properties
• Server OS Published App Optimizations
• Published App Presentation
• Application Groups
• Apps and Desktops Presentation

**Module 8: Printing for User Sessions**
• Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
• Printer Drivers
• Print Environment - Considerations

**Module 9: Profile Management**
• User Profiles – Introduction and Considerations
• Configuring Citrix Profile Management
• Profile Containers – VHDX-based Policies

**Module 10: Manage the Site**
• Studio & Web Studio
• Delegated Administration
• Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Power Management Considerations
• Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine

**Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations**
• Citrix Admin Security Considerations
• XML Service Security Considerations
• Secure HDX External Traffic

**Module 12: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration**
• Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

**Module 13: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment**
• 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

**Module 14: Manage - Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Workloads**
• Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
• A List of Common Tools
• Common Tasks for Proactive Administration

**Module 15: Optimize – Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment**
• Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
• Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
• HDX Optimization