CXD-252 Moving to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service on Citrix Cloud and Microsoft Azure
Length 5 days
Price $5665 inc GST
Course overview
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Why study this course
Navigate the move from an on-premises environment into Citrix Cloud and learn to deploy resource locations onto Microsoft Azure. Learn the architecture, communications, and management of Citrix Cloud and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service and then migrate existing infrastructure and settings into Citrix Cloud.
Plan machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsoft’s public cloud and deploy those machines using Machine Creation Services. Additional Azure considerations include maintenance and power management. Learn to configure Citrix StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway as a service within Citrix Cloud or as managed machines in your datacenter or on the Azure platform for remote access.
This course is currently based on XenApp and XenDesktop 7.13 components and Citrix Cloud.
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 includes the Citrix exam which must be taken within six months of completing your course.
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What you’ll learn
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the differences between XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
How to install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines to on-premises resource locations as well as in Microsoft Azure using MCS
Integrate Citrix Cloud and XenApp/XenDesktop with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway on Microsoft Azure
Citrix at DDLS
Citrix provides server, application and desktop virtualisation, networking, software as a service, and cloud computing technologies. DDLS is the most experienced provider of Citrix training in Australia with 15 years as a Citrix CALC (Citrix Authorised Learning Center).
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x in an on-premises environment moving to the Citrix Cloud and deploying their XenApp and XenDesktop workloads on Microsoft Azure.
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
Module 8: XenApp and XenDesktop on Azure Overview
Defining IAAS
XenApp and XenDesktop Azure Deployment Models
Azure Fundamentals Review
Azure Management
Azure Locations
Module 9: XenApp and XenDesktop Integration with Azure Active Directory
Active Directory Basics
Active Directory Usage
Connecting On-premises Active Directory to Azure
Azure Role Based Access Control
Module 10: Connecting to Microsoft Azure
Azure Connectivity
Cloud Connectors in Azure
Creating XenApp and XenDesktop Host Connections to Azure
Module 11: Deploying Apps and Desktops using Machine Creation Services
Master Image Preparation
Machine Creation Services in Azure
Considerations for Deploying onto Azure
Module 12: Providing Access to End Users
StoreFront Locations
NetScaler Locations
Multiple XenApp and XenDesktop Zones in Azure Regions
Module 13: Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure
Maintaining Infrastructure
Maintaining Resources
Power Management
Module 14: Plan for a Successful POC
Planning your next steps
Prerequisites
Experience deploying and managing XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x in on-premises environment.
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform including:
Virtual machine management
Networking
Storage
Azure Resource Manager portals
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