Citrix Virtual Apps and Destops 7, App Layering, adn WEM Administration (Fast-Track) (CMB-318)

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