VIRTUAL CLASSES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the architecture and communications of the Citrix Cloud
- Understand the differences between XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
- Describe the services and resources available through Citrix Cloud
- Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
- Deliver app and desktop resources to on-premises resource locations
- Understand considerations for StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway locations with Citrix Cloud
- Migrate existing on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the Citrix Cloud
- Understand considerations for migrating resources to a public cloud
Exam voucher included.
Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Cloud
- What is Citrix Cloud
- Citrix Cloud Services
- Citrix Cloud Operation and Architecture
- Citrix Cloud Administration
Module 2: Citrix Cloud Connectors
- Cloud Connector Architecture
- Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors
Module 3: Introduction to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
- XenApp and XenDesktop Deployment Models
- XenApp and XenDesktop Service with On-Premises Resources
- Configuring the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
- Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources
Module 4: Managing the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
- Citrix Studio and Director
- XenApp and XenDesktop Remote PowerShell SDK
- Managing Multiple Resource Locations
- Using PVS with the XenApp and XenDesktop Services
Module 5: Providing Access with StoreFront and NetScaler in Citrix Cloud
- Consideration for StoreFront Locations
- Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations
- Configuring StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway Access in Citrix Cloud
Module 6: Public Cloud Considerations
- General Public Cloud Considerations
- Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location (Lecture only)
- Amazon Web Services as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location (Lecture only)
Module 7: On-Premises Migration to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
- Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
- Migrating Policies and Settings
- Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
- Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud
Students interested in migrating to the Citrix Cloud and XenApp and XenDesktop Service including:
- Partners
- Administrators
- Engineers
- Architects
Recommended: CXD-210
Note: This course is based on XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x CR (Current Release) and Citrix Cloud services including the hands-on labs. The Citrix Cloud services are updated frequently with new features and improvements and as such, course content may not always reflect the latest features.
It is also recommended to gain a basic understanding of cloud services concepts.