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Course Description:
The Citrix Virtual Apps and Destops 7, App Layering, adn WEM Administration (Fast-Track) (CMB-318) course is a 5-day course that was designed to help students learn the major components of installing, configuring and managing a highly available XenApp and XenDesktop 7.1x environment as well as a full Provisioning Services 7.1x environment for image management.
Students will learn about the solution architecture and communications, and the factors that contribute to a successful deployment. This accelerated 5-day course will teach students how to deploy and deliver apps and desktops (MCS and PVS); install and configure StoreFront and Citrix Receiver; set up profile management; and configure policies, printing and basic security features. Students will also learn how to monitor and troubleshoot the environment with Citrix Director.
Note: Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and Provisioning Services 7.1x Administration (CMB-310) will be the newest premium offering from Citrix and will replace 0786, Deploy and Manage XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Fast Track (CMB-300) which will be discontinued upon the CMB-310 release.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Foundational knowledge of XenApp and XenDesktop required to be successful with the platform
- Installing, configuring, and managing a highly available XenApp and XenDesktop site
- Deploying and delivering apps and desktops to end users using both Machine Creation Services (MCS) and Provisioning Services (PVS) on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016
- Managing the end-user experience through policies and settings including profiles and printing
- Installing, configuring, and managing a highly available Provisioning Services infrastructure for image management
Target Student: This course is ideal for IT Professionals who need to install, configure, and manage XenApp, XenDesktop, and Provisioning Services. This course is taught at a faster pace and experience with previous versions or preparation with the free eLearning course listed below is recommended. This course is an appropriate starting point or a refresher on version 7.1x for administrators, engineers, and architects.
Prerequisites:
- No previous experience with the 7.1x version of the platform is required; however, Citrix recommends this free eLearning: CXA-105 XenApp and XenDesktop Foundations.
- Previous knowledge of legacy versions of XenApp or XenDesktop is also beneficial due to the faster pace of this course.
Course Outline
Section 1: Architecture Overview
- Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Architecture Overview
- Features
- Hosting Platform Considerations
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
- Connection Flow Process Introduction
Section 2: Deploy the Site
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Site Setup and Management
- Redundancy Considerations
Section 3: The Apps and Desktops Images
- Consider Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
Section 4: Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources
- Learning Objectives
- Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
- Provisioning Methods and Considerations
- Machine Creation Services (MCS) Deep Dive
- MCS Environment Considerations
- Resource Locations
Section 5: Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources
- Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront
- Workspace App
Section 6: Manage the User Experience
- Methods to Manage the User Experience
Section 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
Section 8: Manage Printing for User Sessions
- Map Printers to the User Session
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment Considerations
Section 9: Citrix Profile Management
- Introduction and Considerations
- Configure Citrix Profile Management
Section 10: Manage the Site
- Delegated Administration
- Power Management Considerations
Section 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
Section 12: Monitor the Site
- Citrix Director Introduction
- Monitor and Interact with User Sessions
- Published Apps Analysis
- Monitor the Machines Running the VDA
- Alerts and Notifications
This course is taught at a much faster pace and experience with previous versions is recommended. Previous knowledge of legacy versions of Citrix Virtual Apps or Citrix Virtual Desktops is also beneficial due to the faster pace of this course.
Testimonials
This was the class I needed.
The instructor Jeff took his time and made sure we understood each topic before moving to the next. He answered all of our questions, and I don't know about the rest of the students, but was very pleased with this experience.
I finally understand how to use Excel.
-Amanda T (Yale New Haven Hospital).
Great class!
We were able to cover a lot of information in one day without getting overwhelmed.
-Maria R (Microsoft).
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