Course Description
Students will learn how to build XenApp and XenDesktop environments; assign virtual desktops; deliver published resources and printers to users; use policies to customize farm settings and the user experience; and administer the environments.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
o Install and configure a Citrix license server, import Citrix licenses, configure license monitoring, and view license usage trends.
o Install and configure Citrix XenApp to create a new farm or join an existing farm.
o Create administrator accounts and assign custom administrative permissions to the accounts.
o Configure the logging of administrative changes to a database.
o Create and apply worker groups that simplify the administration of published resources and policies.
o Install the Web Interface role.
o Create and configure XenApp Web and XenApp Services web sites.
o Customize the layout, content, and appearance of a XenApp Web site.
o Publish application and server desktop resources for access by users and verify that workspace control works correctly.
o View and manage user sessions from the administrative console.
o Install profiling software, profile an application for streaming, and link dependent profiles to allow interaction between streamed applications.
o Publish a streamed application and verify that the streamed application works correctly.
o Create policies to improve performance, restrict user access, and shadow user sessions.
o Test policies to verify that they produce the desired effect.
This course is intended for IT professionals, such as server, network, and systems administrators familiar with Microsoft Windows environments, including Windows 2008 R2 administrators. Existing Citrix XenApp administrators interested in increasing their desktop virtualization skills with Citrix XenDesktop, are ideal candidates. Systems engineers, sales engineers, analysts, consultants, and architects are also appropriate candidates for this course.
Agenda
Introduction and Course Overview
- Overview
Course Outline
Citrix Education
Course Evaluation and Completion Certificate
Introducing Basic Administration for Citrix XenApp 6
- XenApp 6 Editions
XenApp 6 Features
XenApp Architecture
Delivery Services Console
Review
Licensing XenApp
- Overview
XenApp Licensing
Administration Console
Installing Licensing
License File Management
High Availability Considerations
Review
Installing XenApp
- Overview
Installation Decisions
XenApp Server Role Manager
Web Interface Installation Decisions
Unattended Installation and Configuration
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
XenApp Configuration Options
Review
Configuring XenApp Administration
- Overview
Worker Groups
Administrator Privilege Levels
Configuration Logging
Review
Installing and Configuring Web Interface
- Architecture and Communications
Web Interface Installation
Site Creation
Web Interface Site Modification
Specifying Citrix Plug-in Backup URLs
Site Appearance
Workspace Control
Citrix Plug-ins and the Web Interface
Authentication Configuration
Secure Access Configuration
Client-side Proxy Settings
Server Configuration
Web Interface Site Removal
Troubleshooting Web Interface Issues
Review
Delivering Applications and Content
- Overview
Published Resources
VM Hosted Apps
Organizing Published Resources for Users
Advanced Published Resource Settings
Published Resource Configuration
Troubleshooting Application Delivery Issues
Review
Streaming Applications
- Overview
Application Streaming
Citrix Offline Plug-in
Citrix Streaming Profiler
Application Delivery Methods
Web Delivery Method
Streaming to Servers
Publishing a Streamed Application
Configuring Sites for Streaming Applications
Offline Access Management
Troubleshooting Streaming Issues
Review
Configuring Policies
- Overview
Group Policy Integration
Policy Evaluation
Policy Rules
Policy Filtering
Policy Modeling and Troubleshooting
Review
Configuring Load Management
- Overview
Load Manager
Load Balancing
Load Calculation
Load Evaluator Configuration
Load Balancing Policies
Preferential Load Balancing
Troubleshooting Load Management Issues
Review
Optimizing the User Experience
- Overview
Optimizing Session Performance
HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
HDX Broadcast Session Reliability Considerations
HDX RealTime
HDX Plug-n-Play
HDX MediaStream Multimedia Acceleration
HDX MediaStream for Flash
SpeedScreen Latency Reduction
HDX 3D Image Acceleration
HDX 3D Progressive Display
User Profiles
Troubleshooting User Experience Issues
Review
Configuring Self-Service Applications
- Overview
Citrix Receiver
Citrix Merchandising Server
Citrix Dazzle
Plug-ins
Troubleshooting Self-Service Application Issues
Review
Configuring Printing
- Overview
Printing Concepts
Default Printing Behavior
Printer Provisioning
Printing Pathways
Printer Drivers
Citrix Universal Printing
Administrator-Assigned Network Printers
Workspace Control and Proximity Printing
Printing Preferences
Printing Bandwidth
Troubleshooting Printing Issues
Review
Securing XenApp
- Overview
XenApp Security Solutions
SecureICA
Citrix SSL Relay
Access Gateway
Web Interface Configuration
Security Configuration Best Practices
Troubleshooting Access Gateway with XenApp
Review
Monitoring XenApp
- Overview
Health Monitoring and Recovery
EdgeSight Monitoring
License Usage Monitoring
Workflow Studio Overview
Accessing the Server Farm using PowerShell
Administering the Server Farm using Commands
Review
Additional Components
- Overview
SmartAuditor
Single Sign-on
EasyCall Voice Services
Branch Optimization
Provisioning Services
Power and Capa
Comments
Virtual CMB-207-1 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Fast Track 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.