Citrix

CXD – 252 Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud with Microsoft Azure

Length  – 5 days

Overview
Navigate the move from an on-premises environment into Citrix Cloud and learn to deploy resource locations onto Microsoft Azure. Learn the architecture, communications, and management of Citrix Cloud and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service and then migrate existing infrastructure and settings into Citrix Cloud. If you are planning a move to Citrix Cloud or starting out anew, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to understand, manage, and deliver successfully. Plan machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsoft’s public cloud and deploy those machines using Machine Creation Services. Learn to configure the access layer as a service within Citrix Cloud, as managed machines in your datacenter, or on the Azure platform.

 

Prerequisites
Experience deploying and managing XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x in on-premises environment.
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform including:

  • Virtual machine management
  • Networking
  • Storage
  • Azure Resource Manager portals

 

Audience
Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.x in an on-premises environment moving to the Citrix Cloud and deploying their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads on Microsoft Azure.

 
Course Outline
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.
Securing Citrix Cloud Connectors.
Citrix Cloud with Multiple Domains.
Module 3: Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment Models.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service with On-Premises Resources.
Configuring the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service.
Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources with MC.
Module 4:  Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Citrix Studio and Director.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Remote PowerShell SDK.
Managing Multiple Resource Locations.
Using PVS with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Services.
Module 5: Providing Access in Citrix Cloud
Selecting Between Workspace Experience and On-premises StoreFront.
Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations.
User Authentication.
Module 6: Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud
Citrix Smart Tools.
Cloud Connector Operations.
Monitoring your Environment.
Module 7: 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 8: On-Premises Migration to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations.
Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups.
Migrating Policies and Settings.
Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud.
Module 9: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Azure Overview
Defining IAAS.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Azure Deployment Models.
Azure Fundamentals Review.
Azure Management.
Azure Locations.
Module 10:  Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Integration with Azure Active Directory
Active Directory Basics.
Active Directory Usage.
Connecting On-premises Active Directory to Azure.
Azure Role Based Access Control.
Azure Locations.
Module 11: Connecting to Microsoft Azure
Azure Connectivity.
Cloud Connectors in Azure.
Creating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Host Connections to Azure.
Module 12: Deploying Apps and Desktops using Machine Creation Services
Master Image Preparation.
Machine Creation Services in Azure.
Considerations for Deploying onto Azure.
Module 13: Providing Access to End Users
StoreFront Locations.
NetScaler Locations.
Multiple Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Zones in Azure Regions.
Module 14: Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure
Maintaining Infrastructure.
Maintaining Resources.
Power Management.
Module 15: Plan for a Successful POC
Planning your next steps.

 

CNS – 220 Citrix ADC Essentials and Traffic Management

Length – 5 days

Overview
Build your NetScaler knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers NetScaler essentials– platforms, architecture, licensing and functionality – and also focuses on traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimization and global server load balancing (GSLB). You will learn about key NetScaler capabilities such as high availability, security and performance, and explore SSL offload, load balancing and monitoring. The traffic management curriculum will cover AppExpert policy engines, the Rewrite and Responder features, content switching, and Security Insight. The course is designed for IT professionals with little or no NetScaler experience.

Prerequisites
This course requires little to no previous experience with Citrix NetScaler; however, Citrix recommends completing the free NetScaler Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com

Audience
Built for IT Professionals working with NetScaler, with little to no previous NetScaler experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to implement and manage NetScaler features using leading practices.

Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started
Introduction to NetScaler
Feature and Platform Overview
Deployment Options
Architectural Overview
Setup and Management
Module 2: Basic Networking
Networking Topology
NetScaler Components
Routing
Access Control Lists
Module 3: NetScaler Platforms
NetScaler MPX
NetScaler VPX
NetScaler CPX
NetScaler SDX
Module 4: High Availability
NetScaler High Availability
High Availability Configuration
Managing High Availability
Troubleshooting High Availability
Module 5: Load Balancing
Load Balancing Overview
Load Balancing Methods and Monitors
Load Balancing Traffic Types
Load Balancing Protection
Load Balancing Troubleshooting
Module 6: SSL Offload
SSL Overview
SSL Configuration
SSL Offload
Troubleshooting SSL Offload
SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections
Module 7: Securing the NetScaler
Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing
Configuring External Authentication
Admin Partitions
Module 8: Troubleshooting
NetScaler Logging
Monitoring with SNMP
Reporting and Diagnostics
AppFlow Functions
NetScaler Management and Analytics System (MAS)
Troubleshooting
Module 9: Classic Policies
Policy Overview
Basics of Content Filtering
Module 10: Default Policies
Default Policy Overview
Default Expression Syntax
Policy Bindings
AppExpert Additional Features
Module 11: Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transformation
Rewrite Policies
Responder Policies
DNS Rewrite and Responder
URL Transformation
Module 12: Content Switching
Content Switching Overview
Content Switching Configuration
Module 13: Optimization
NetScaler Optimization Overview
HTTP Compression
Integrated Caching
Front-End Optimization
Module 14: Global Server Load Balancing
GSLB Overview
GSLB Architecture
Content-Switching GSLB
GSLB MEP and Monitoring
Customizing GSLB
Module 15: Clustering
NetScaler Clustering Overview
NetScaler Cluster Configuration

CNS – 222 Citrix ADC Essentials and Citrix Gateway

Length  – 5 days

Overview
Expand your NetScaler knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers NetScaler essentials, including secure load balancing, high availability and operations management, and also focuses on Unified Gateway, and NetScaler Gateway. You will learn to deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops integrating XenApp and XenDesktop with Unified Gateway and NetScaler Gateway. This course is best suited for IT professionals, with little or no previous NetScaler experience, who will be deploying or managing NetScaler, NetScaler Gateway or Unified Gateway environments.

Prerequisites
This course requires little to no previous experience with Citrix NetScaler; however, Citrix recommends completing the free NetScaler Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.

 
Audience
Built for IT Professionals working with NetScaler, with little or no previous NetScaler experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage NetScaler, NetScaler Gateway, or Unified Gateway environments.

 
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to NetScaler
Feature and Platform Overview
Deployment Options
Architectural Overview
Setup and Management
Module 2: Networking Topologies
NetScaler Components
Routing
Access Control Lists
Module 3: NetScaler Platforms
NetScaler MPX
NetScaler VPX
NetScaler CPX
NetScaler SDX
Module 4: NetScaler High Availability
High Availability Configuration
Managing High Availability
Troubleshooting High Availability
Module 5: Load Balancing
Load Balancing Overview
Load Balancing Methods and Monitors
Load Balancing Traffic Types
Load Balancing Protection
Load Balancing Troubleshooting
Module 6: SSL Overview
SSL Configuration
SSL Offload
Troubleshooting SSL Offload
SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections
Module 7: Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing
NetScaler MPX
NetScaler VPX
NetScaler CPX
NetScaler SDX
Module 8: NetScaler Logging
Monitoring with SNMP
Reporting and Diagnostics
AppFlow Functions
NetScaler Management and Analytics System (MAS)
Troubleshooting
Module 9: Unified Gateway
Introduction to Unified Gateway
Advantages and Utilities of Unified Gateway
Unified Gateway Configuration
Module 10: AppExpert Expressions
Introduction to AppExpert Policies
Classic v. Default Policies
Explore NetScaler Gateway Policies
Policy Bind Points
Module 11: Authentication and Authorization
Authentication and Authorization
Multi-Factor Authentication
Authentication and Authorization Policies
Authentication Troubleshooting
Module 12: Managing Client Connections
Introduction to Client Connections
Session Policies and Profiles
Pre and Post Authentication Policies
NetScaler Gateway Deployment Options
Module 13: Integration for XenDesktop and XenApp Solutions
XenApp and XenDesktop Integration
NetScaler Gateway Integration
NetScaler WebFront
ICA Proxy
Clientless Access and Receiver
Access Fallback
SmartControl and SmartAcess for ICA
Module 14: Configuring Unified Gateway
Working with Apps on Unified Gateway
RDP Proxy
Portal Themes and EULA
Module 15: NetScaler Insight Center
Introduction to NetScaler Insight
Understanding AppFlow
Components for NetScaler Insight
HDX Insight and Gateway Insight