CMB-318 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7, App Layering, and WEM Administration (Fast-Track)

Module 1

Architecture Overview

• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

• Architecture Overview

• Features

• Hosting Platform Considerations

• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

• Connection Flow Process Introduction

Module 2

Deploy the Site

• Pre-Deployment Considerations

• Citrix Licensing Setup

• Delivery Controller Setup

• Site Setup and Management

• Redundancy Considerations

Module 3

The Apps and Desktops Images

• Consider Master Image Creation Methods

• Master Image Requirements

Module 4

Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources

• Learning Objectives

• Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups

• Provisioning Methods and Considerations

• Machine Creation Services (MCS) Deep Dive

• MCS Environment Considerations

• Resource Locations

Module 5

Provide Access to App and Desktop Resources

• Consider Workspace Experience versus StoreFront

• Workspace App

Module 6

Manage the User Experience

• Methods to Manage the User Experience

Module 7

Published App and Desktop Presentation and Management

• Published App Properties

• Server OS Published App Optimizations

• Published App Presentation

• Application Groups

• Apps and Desktops Presentation

Module 8

Manage Printing for User Sessions

• Map Printers to the User Session

• Printer Drivers

• Print Environment Considerations

Module 9

Citrix Profile Management

• Introduction and Considerations

• Configure Citrix Profile Management

Module 10

Manage the Site

• Delegated Administration

• Power Management Considerations

Module 11

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

• Citrix Admin Security Considerations

• XML Service Security Considerations

• Secure HDX External Traffic

Module 12

Monitor the Site

• Citrix Director Introduction

• Monitor and Interact with User Sessions

• Published Apps Analysis

• Monitor the Machines Running the VDA

• Alerts and Notifications

Module 13

Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

• Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps
  and Desktops Site

• Tools

Module 14

Migrate to Citrix Cloud

• Migration Considerations

• Citrix Cloud Connector Deployment

• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with an On-Premises Resource Location

• The Migration Process

Module 15

Citrix Analytics

• Citrix Analytics Introduction

• Types of Analytics

Module 16

Introduction to App Layering

• App Layering Introduction

• Architecture and How it Works

Module 17

Create an OS Layer

• The OS Layer

Module 18

Create a Platform Layer

• The Platform Layer

Module 19

Create App Layers

• The App Layers

Module 20

Create Elastic App and User Layers

• Elastic App Layering

• User Layers

Module 21

Deploy a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

• Using Templates in App Layering

• Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site

Module 22

Explore Layer Priority and Maintain an App Layering Environment

• Layer Priority

• Updating Layers

• Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment

• Common App Layering Considerations and Additional Resources

Module 23

Introduction to Workspace Environment Management (WEM)

• Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction

• WEM Administration

Module 24

Use WEM to Centralize Environment Management

• Managing User Resources with WEM

• Managing Profiles with WEM

• Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature

Module 25

Use WEM for Performance Optimization

• Learning Objectives

• Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM

• Optimizing User Experience with WEM