CXD-250 Moving to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service on Citrix Cloud

Length 3 days
Price $3740 inc GST

Course overview

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Why study this course

Learn how to navigate the move from XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises to the Citrix Cloud. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Cloud and the Cloud Connector.

Learn about the many services available in Citrix Cloud and understand the considerations for migrating resources to a public cloud. If you are planning or considering a move to the Citrix Cloud, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to understand, manage, and deliver a successful migration. Students will receive a Student Manual, Lab Exercise Guide, and access to a lab environment for the duration of the course.

This course is based on XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x CR (Current Release) and Citrix Cloud services including the hands-on labs. The Citrix Cloud services are updated frequently with new features and improvements and as such, course content may not always reflect the latest features.

Please note:

Citrix now provide students with electronic courseware for all Citrix authorised training courses. Students who have a confirmed booking will be sent an email prior to the course start date, with a link to create an account via http://training.citrix.com/ before they attend their first day of class. This will ensure they have access to all Citrix authorised training content on day one of their booked Citrix course.
This course does not include an exam or exam voucher.

Aligns to certification

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud (CC-VAD-CC)

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What you’ll learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the architecture and communications of the Citrix Cloud
Understand the differences between XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
Describe the services and resources available through Citrix Cloud
Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
Deliver app and desktop resources to on-premises resource locations
Understand considerations for StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway locations with Citrix Cloud
Migrate existing on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the Citrix Cloud
Understand considerations for migrating resources to a public cloud

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Who is the course for?

Built for IT Professionals who are responsible for migrating or supporting some or all of their on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service on Citrix Cloud.

We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 U LEARN (1800 853 276).

Course subjects

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

Module 3: Introduction to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

XenApp and XenDesktop Deployment Models
XenApp and XenDesktop Service with On-Premises Resources
Configuring the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources with MCS

Module 4: Managing the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

Citrix Studio and Director
XenApp and XenDesktop Remote PowerShell SDK
Managing Multiple Resource Locations
Using PVS with the XenApp and XenDesktop Services

Module 5: Providing Access with StoreFront and NetScaler in Citrix Cloud

Consideration for StoreFront Location
Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations
Configuring StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway Access in
Citrix Cloud

Module 6: 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 7: On-Premises Migration to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
Migrating Policies and Settings
Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud

Prerequisites

Foundational knowledge of XenApp and XenDesktop.

Recommended pre-requisite courses:

CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration

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