Citrix Training

FAQs

• What time shall I arrive at the venue?

  Please arrive at the venue at 8:45am. This course finishes at approx. 5pm every day.

• What are the pre-requisites?

  There are no requirements for entering this course, but it is recommended that delegates have basic knowledge in some of the following fields; Windows Server 2008, enterprise databases, Active Directory, group policies, remote desktop services, visualisation techniques, networking concepts, system administration fundamentals, server monitoring and VPN concepts.

• Who should attend this course?

  This course is for personnel who work in IT such as server and network administrations, system administration and anyone who needs to use XenApp in Microsoft Windows environments. It is also suitable for those with previous Citrix XenApp experience and need to refresh their knowledge on the latest version.

• Do you offer support for the course?

  We are able to provide support via phone & email prior to attending, during and after the course.

• What is included in the course?

  Delegate pack consisting of course notes and folder, an experienced instructor and refreshments.

• What is the duration of this course?

  This course is 5 days.

• How can I take the exam?

  To book your exam please go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/citrix.

• How long until I receive the course confirmation details?

  Once your booking has been placed and confirmed, you will receive an email which contains your course location, course overview, pre-course reading material (if required), course agenda and payment receipts.

Overview

Introduction

During this course, delegates will learn how to develop the skills and expertise to fully use and comprehend Citrix products. At the end of this course, delegates will be ready to take the Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) Certification Exam for XenApp to showcase the fact they can install XenApp, configure it and manage policies and settings. They can also centralise and manage applications in datacentres and deliver them to users anywhere else in the business.

Citrix is a software company based in America who offer a range of server, network, virtualisation and cloud computing services and products. XenApp is a piece of software which allows employees across businesses to use Windows applications on any PC, mobile, tablet or Mac device.

Pre-Requisites

There are no requirements for entering this course, but it is recommended that delegates have basic knowledge in some of the following fields; Windows Server 2008, enterprise databases, Active Directory, group policies, remote desktop services, visualisation techniques, networking concepts, system administration fundamentals, server monitoring and VPN concepts.

Who Should Attend

This course is for personnel who work in IT such as server and network administrations, system administration and anyone who needs to use XenApp in Microsoft Windows environments. It is also suitable for those with previous Citrix XenApp experience and need to refresh their knowledge on the latest version.

About the Trainers and Materials

The materials for the Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration course are always top quality and will ensure delegates always receive the most effective and highest standard of training.

The trainers involved in delivering the course have over ten of years of experience and have vast amounts of expertise in the field.

Course Structure & Content

Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration is an intensive five day course with instructor-led classroom learning.

Delegates will gain a great deal of knowledge on how to administer Citrix solutions. There is no exam included in this course, however it can be booked separately. Taking this course can drastically improve a candidate’s chance of passing the exam.

Course Outline

The units in this course include:

Citrix XenApp 6;

• Different Editions & Version
• Features & Benefits
• Architecture
• Using AppCenter

Licensing;

• How to License XenApp
• License Administration
• Installing Licenses
• File Management
• High Availability

Installation;

• Hardware & Software Requirements
• Making Decisions about Installation
• Uninstalling Roles
• Configuring Servers
• Role Managing
• Provisioning for Data Center
• Configuration Options
• Interface Options

Organisation;

• Worker Groups
• Managing Privilege Levels
• Logging Settings

Web Interface;

• Creating Sites
• Ports & Installation
• Modifying Sites
• Plugins & Backups
• Website Appearance
• Workspace
• Authentication
• Securing Access
• Server Configuration
• Removing Interfaces
• Troubleshooting

Applications & Content;

• Resources
• Hosted Apps
• Publishing Resources for Users
• Resource Organisation
• Resource Setting
• Configuring Resources
• Delivering Applications & Troubleshooting

Streaming;

• Streaming Applications
• Offline Plugins
• Streaming Profiler
• Different Methods to Deliver Applications
• Using Web Delivery Methodology
• Streaming to Servers
• Managing Offline Access
• Troubleshooting Problems with Streaming
• Site Configuration for Streaming
• Publishing Streams

Load Management Configuration;

• Load Managing, Balancing & Calculating
• Configuring Load Evaluating
• Load Policies
• Preferential Balancing
• Troubleshooting Loading Issues

User Experience Optimisation;

• How to Optimise Session Performance
• Reliability of HDX Broadcast Sessions
• RealTime
• Plug n Play
• Redirecting MediaStream Windows Media
• Flash Redirection
• 3D Image Acceleration
• Progressive Display
• User Profiles
• Troubleshooting User Experience

Self-Service Application Configuration;

• Technologies
• Citrix Receivers
• Merchandise Servers
• Plugins
• Troubleshooting Self Service Issues

Printing Configuration;

• Concepts
• Printing Behaviours
• Provisioning
• Pathway
• Drivers
• Universal Printing
• Assigning Administrative Network Printers
• Controlling Workspaces
• Proximity Printing
• Preferences with Printing
• Troubleshooting with Printers

XenApp Security;

• Solutions for Security
• SecureICA
• Relays
• Gateways
• Interface Configuration
• Security Best Practice
• Troubleshooting Accessibility

XenApp Monitoring;

• Monitoring & Recovering Health
• Monitoring Services
• Licensing Usage
• Workflows
• Farm Access using PowerShell

Other Components;

• SmartAuditor
• Single Sign-On
• Optimising Branches
• Provisioning
• Managing Capacity & Power
• XenServer

Why Train with Training Deals?

• The materials provided are world class
• Learning experiences are always enjoyable
• Trusted by leading companies to train their staff
• Pre and post course support is provided
• Our courses use real-world examples and businesses
• The exam pass rate is consistently high
• 90% of delegates take further courses with us
• The instructors are the best in the global industry
• In 2014, over 50,000 delegates were trained through us
• The venues we use and provide are the most luxurious in the world

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