CWS-313: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployemnt Troubleshooting, Security and Adinistration {CWS-313-1I} Course Outline
Overview
Designed for experienced IT professionals this course builds on the foundational implementation and management skills introducing scalability, redundancy and security configurations.
You will learn techniques to investigate many of the common issues that can affect environment health and how to solve issues more effectively in the advanced troubleshooting section. You will leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage more complex solutions such as multi-location environments with configurations around StoreFront, the Delivery Controllers, Cloud Connectors and HDX.\
What you'll learn
How to implement advanced administration concepts such as backups, disaster recovery, scalability and redundancy for a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 Site
Advanced troubleshooting techniques to troubleshoot Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7
Security considerations and configurations for Citrix Apps and Desktop 7 site including multi-site management using zones
Audience
Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment or Citrix Cloud looking to expand their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops skills to an advanced level. Potential students include administrators or engineers responsible for the Citrix Apps and Desktop 7 Site.
Prerequisites
Citrix recommends students prepare for this course by taking the following course:
CMB-318 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7, App Layering, and WEM Administration (Fast-Track)
OR
CWS-215 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud.
Course Outline
Module 1: Implementing Redundancy and Scalability
StoreFront and Citrix Gateway
Site Infrastructure
Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent
Module 2: Managing a Virtual Apps and Desktops Environment with Multiple Locations
Zones
VDA Registration in a Multi-Zone Environment
Zone Preference
Optimal Gateway Routing and Zones
Managing StoreFront Store Subscriptions in a Multi- Location Environment
StoreFront and Citrix ADC Branding
Module 3: Implementing Backups and Disaster Recovery
Backups
Disaster Recovery Considerations
Disaster Recovery Process
Module 4: Implementing Advanced Authentication Methods
Multi-factor Authentication - RADIUS & OTP
Multi-factor Authentication - Smart Card Authentication
Federated Authentication - ADFS, SAML, and FAS
Module 5: Improving App and Data Security
Introduction to Application Security
Preventing Jailbreak Attacks
Minimizing the Impact of Attacks
Module 6: Securing Machines Running the Virtual Delivery Agent
TLS to VDA Encryption
GPOs and Citrix Policies
Image Management
Module 7: Introduction to Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Methodology Process
Resource Tools and Utilities
Introduction to PowerShell
Module 8: Troubleshooting Access Issues
Troubleshooting StoreFront
Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway
Module 9: Troubleshooting Delivery Controller Issues
Validating FMA Services
Module 10: Troubleshooting VDA Registration Issues
Troubleshooting VDA Registration
Module 11: Troubleshooting HDX Connection Issues
Troubleshooting HDX Connections
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