Training



Citrix XenServer administration v6.0


In this Citrix XenServer 6.5 training course, students will learn skills necessary to configure and administer XenServer 6.5, XenCenter, and Provisioning Services 6.5.
Through virtual labs, as well as demonstrations and the practical application of concepts, students will gain experience with:
Configuring a XenServer virtualization server
Managing a XenServer using XenCenter
Creating Windows and Linux virtual machines
Creating XenServer resource pools and connecting to remote storage
Using XenMotion and automatic virtual machine placement
Designing a Provisioning Server farm
Creating, assigning and administering virtual disks
Managing target devices
Configuring high availability


Target Audience:

This course is designed for IT professionals, Architects, Systems Engineers and Citrix Partner Network members.


Prerequisites:

Prior to taking this course, Citrix recommends that learners possess the following knowledge and experience:
A basic knowledge of the purpose and goals of virtualization technology
An understanding of computing architecture, including network and storage devices, device drivers and operating systems
Basic experience installing and administering Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server
2008 Basic experience installing and administering Linux variants
Intermediate knowledge of network devices and site architecture, including configuring vLANs
Basic knowledge of storage terminology and technologies, including partitions, SANs, LUNs, iSCSI, NFS, and CIFS file shares


Course Outline[Modules]:

Module 1: Introductions and courseware overview
Module 2: XenServer Introduction
Module 3: XenServer and XenCenter Installation
Module 4: Windows Virtual Machines
Module 5: Linux Virtual Machines
Module 6: Templates and Life-Cycle Operations
Module 7: XenConvert
Module 8: Resource Management
Module 9: Networking
Module 10: Managing XenServer
Module 11: Storage
Module 12: Resource Pools
Module 13: High Availability
Module 14: Workload Balancing
Module 15: Troubleshooting XenServer
Module 16: Provisioning Services Installation and Configuration
Module 17: vDisk Administration

Citrix XenApp administration v6.5


Basic Administration for Citrix XenApp 6.5 training course provides the foundation necessary for administrators to effectively centralize and manage applications in the datacenter and instantly deliver them as a service to users anywhere. Learners will receive training for installing Citrix XenApp 6.5 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and the associated Citrix plug-ins, as well as for using administrative consoles and tools to configure resources, policies, server and server farm settings, printers, virtualized applications and more.


Target Audience:

This course is intended for IT professionals, such as server, network and systems administrators familiar with Microsoft Windows environments. Systems engineers, sales engineers, analysts, consultants and architects also are appropriate candidates for this course.


Prerequisites:

Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or enterprise database servers
Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy
Basic understanding of Remote Desktop Services (previously called Terminal Services)
Familiarity with application virtualization technologies, such as Citrix application streaming or Microsoft App-V (previously called SoftGrid)
Basic understanding of Windows Server networking concepts, such as DNS, IISĀ®, load balancing, and file and printing services
Exposure to basic system administration concepts, including logging, software upgrade procedures and high availability operations
Familiarity with server monitoring tools
Basic understanding of VPN concepts, including SSL encryption and certificates


Course Outline [Modules]:

Introduction and Course Overview
Introducing Basic Administration for XenApp 6
Licensing XenApp
Installing XenApp
Administrative Configuration
Installing and Configuring Web Interface
Delivering Applications and Content
Streaming Applications
Configuring Policies
Configuring Load Management
Optimizing the User Experience
Configuring Self Service Applications
Configuring Printing
XenApp Security
Monitoring XenApp
Additional Components


CXD-203: Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7.5


The Managing Citrix XenDesktop 7 Solutions course provides students with the skills required to effectively support a Citrix app and desktop virtualization solution in a Windows Server 2012 environment.


Target Audience:

This course is recommended for operators, including Administrators and Engineers that need to manage an existing XenDesktop 7 app and desktop solution. Students will have the skills to successfully support a XenDesktop 7 solution that the majority of Citrix customers implement today.


Prerequisites:

An understanding of server, desktop and application virtualization concepts
Experience with Windows Server 2012, specifically:
Active Directory
Domains
Groups and User Accounts
Organizational Units
Group Policy Objects
Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 8 user interfaces
Experience with SQL Server 2012, specifically:
General understanding of databases, permissions, security, clustering/mirroring, HA
Basic networking knowledge
Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.)
Basic storage knowledge (manage existing storage types, add new storage)
Basics of Citrix licensing
Familiarity with at least one hypervisor (XenServer, Hyper-V, or vSphere)
Basic understanding of the different types of profiles (local, roaming, mandatory)
Basic understanding of certificates, the role of Certificate Authorities, certificate types
Completed the following courses or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge:
CTX-102 Introduction to XenDesktop 7


Course Objectives:

Provided is the topic outline for the Managing Citrix XenDesktop 7.5 Solutions course:
Understanding an XenDesktop 7.5 Solution Architecture
Delegating Administration and Managing Licenses
Managing and Monitoring the Hypervisor
Managing Apps and Desktops
Managing StoreFront and External Access
Managing Policies
Managing User Profiles
Managing Sessions, Sites, and Users
Managing Printing
Managing Personal vDisks and Provisioning Services
Course Conclusion


Training Name : CXD-203: Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7.5

No. Training Dates Location Registration
1 20th to 24th Bangalore Register
Training Name : CXD-203: Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7

No. Training Dates Location Registration
1 17th to 21st Bangalore Register
Training Name : CXD-203: Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7

No. Training Dates Location Registration
1 21t to 25th Bangalore Register

CXD-300: Deploying App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7.5


This course provides skills required to successfully deploy a complete Citrix hosted application and desktop virtualization solution in a Windows Server 2012 environment.


Target Audience:

This course is recommended for solution designers such as Architects, Consultants, and Engineers. Students will gain hands-on experience installing and configuring hosted application and desktop virtualization solutions from the ground up. Upon completion of the course, students will have the skills required to successfully deploy XenDesktop 7.5 solutions that the majority of Citrix customers implement today.s


Prerequisites:

An understanding of server, desktop and application virtualization concepts
Experience with Windows Server 2012, including:
Active Directory (AD)
Remote Desktop Services
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Domain Name System (DNS)
Performance Monitoring
Group Policy Objects
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Completed the following courses or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge:
CTX-102 Introduction to XenDesktop 7


Course Outline:

Provided is the topic outline for the Deploying App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7 course:
Module 1: Understanding XenDesktop 7.5 Architecture
Module 2: Setting Up the Hypervisor
Module 3: Setting Up Infrastructure Components
Module 4: Setting Up Citrix Components
Module 5: Setting Up XenDesktop 7.5 Resources
Module 6: Setting Up Policies
Module 7: Setting Up Provisioning Services
Module 8: Preparing the Environment for Rollout
Module 9: Setting Up NetScaler


CXD-400: Designing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7


This course provides ability to successfully assess and design a XenDesktop 7 app and desktop solution based on the top key projects and architectures that a majority of Citrix customers implement, across different industries and use cases.


Target Audience:

This course is recommended for desktop virtualization solution designers such as Architects, Consultants and Engineers.


Prerequisites:

Intermediate knowledge of Citrix Desktop Virtualization Components/Concepts
Basic understanding of project management and documentation best practices
Basic presentation skills
Windows Server Knowledge (Windows Server 2012) including
Active Directory
DHCP
Basic Networking Knowledge
SQL Server - General understanding of databases, permissions, security, high availability
General understanding of physical and virtual storage
NAS, SAN, SSD
CIFS
Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (XenServer, Hyper-V, or vSphere)
Completed the following courses or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge:
CXD-102 Introduction to XenDesktop 7
CXD-300 Deploying Citrix XenDesktop 7 Solutions


Course Outline:

Provided is the module outline for the Designing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7 course:
Module 1: Architecture
Module 2: Business Drivers
Module 3: Data Capture
Module 4: User Segmentation
Module 5: Application Assessment
Module 6: Project Management
Module 7: User Design
Module 8: Receiver
Module 9: Resource Req. Recommendations
Module 10: Access
Module 11: Desktop
Module 12: Application Delivery
Module 13: Desktop Delivery
Module 14: Networking Layer
Module 15: Storage and Provisioning Layer
Module 16: Platform Layer
Module 17: Operational
Module 18: Verification


CNS-205 Citrix NetScaler 10 Essentials and Networking


The objective of the Citrix NetScaler 10 Essentials and Networking course is to provide the foundational concepts and advanced skills necessary to implement, configure, secure, monitor, optimize and troubleshoot a Citrix NetScaler system from within a networking framework.


Target Audience:

TNew to the NetScaler platform, Currently networking professionals.


Prerequisites:

Identify the capabilities and functionality of the NetScaler
Explain basic NetScaler network architecture
Obtain, install, and manage NetScaler licenses
Explain how SSL is used to secure the NetScaler
Implement NetScaler TriScale Technology, including Clustering
Configure advanced load balancing and GSLB on the NetScaler system
Optimize the NetScaler system for traffic handling and management.
Customize the NetScaler system for traffic flow and content-specific requirements
Demonstrate monitoring and reporting through native NetScaler logging tools
Employ recommended tools and techniques to troubleshoot common NetScaler network and connectivity issues.


Course Outline:

Introduction to the NetScaler System
Basic Networking
High Availability
Securing NetScaler
NetScaler System Communication
Basic Load Balancing
SSL Offload
Global Server Load Balancing
AppExpert Classic Policy Engine
AppExpert Default Policy Engine
Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transform