Citrix Course

by Vibrant Technologies & Computers

Module

Title

Contents

Module 1:

Citrix XenApp Introduction

he Anatomy of a Citrix Server
The KVM protocols: RDP vs. ICA
Licensing: Microsoft and Citrix
Three Tiers of Management
Features & Benefits of Citrix XenApp

Module 2:

Citrix Farm Architecture & Design

Farm Architecture & Design
Creating Farms, Zones & Data Collectors
Data Store & Local Host Cache
Network Communications in a Farm
Server-to-Server Communications
Processes
Client-to-server Communications
Processes
Important Ports to Know
Desktop Replacement vs. Desktop
Integration
Thin Clients vs. Fat Clients
Best Practices for Farm Architecture

Module 3:

Installing Citrix XenApp

Building a solid Citrix Server
Hardware & Software Requirements
Proper Server Sizing
Important Installation Decisions
Critical ODBC Connectivity
Data Store Design & Connectivity Issues
Best Practices

Module 4:

Basic Administration

Using XenApp Advanced Config Tool
Access Management Console
Initial Administrative Functions
Configuring Citrix Licensing
Configuring Farm Administrators / Help
Desk Admins
Configuring Farms, Zones, Data
Collectors, & Servers
Monitoring and Managing Users

Module 5:

Advanced Administrative Control

Controlling User Sessions & Environment
Shadow Controls
Citrix Connection Configuration
Understanding & Leveraging the Eleven
Layers of Control
Implementing & Mastering Citrix Policies

Module 6:

The ICA Client

Client Access Methods
The Dichotomy of an ICA Client
The Client Connection Process
ICA Client Capabilities
The Different User Interfaces
Choosing the Right Client
Customizing & Packaging the ICA Client
Deploying the Client
Updating the Client

Module 7:

Resource Publishing and Load
Management

Resource Publishing Strategies
Publishing Apps, Desktops, Content and
Packages
The Load Management Process and
Components
Working with Load Rules and Evaluators

Module 8:

Printing

Understanding MS & TS Print Processes
Printing in an ICA Session
Printer Autocreation
Mapping Files
Working with the Universal Print Driver
CMC Print Administration Management

Module 9:

Application Installation, Isolation & Streaming

Application Architecture
Application Configuration Settings
Install Mode vs. Execute Mode
Utilizing Application Compatibility Scripts
Isolating Applications, Streaming
Applications
Deploying Applications with Installation Manager Streaming Applications with PS 4.5

Module 10:

User Profiles & Account Configuration

Understanding the Six Different Types of User Profiles Profile Design in a Terminal Server
Environment
User Account Settings, Home Drives & Logon Scripts
Profile Recommendations & Best Practices

Module 11:

GPOs with Server-Based Computing

Active Directory Overview
Effective Policy Design and Implementation for Citrix Servers
Understanding and Affecting GPO Load Order Best Practices: Locking Down Citrix Servers

Module 12:

Security

Encrypting & Securing Your Citrix Environment
Working with Firewalls
Implementing Secure ICA
Implementing & Configuring SSL & SSL
Relay
Understanding Ticketing
Securing Citrix with Web Interface and Secure Gateway
Recommendations & Best Practices

Module 13:

Troubleshooting & Other Solutions

Must-have Web Resources for Troubleshooting
File & Registry Monitoring Tools
Desktop Management Solutions
Monitoring & Stress Testing Tools
Software Distribution Solutions
Print Troubleshooting Tools