CNS-227 : Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway Course Overview

To ensure that participants are adequately prepared for the CNS-227: Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including routing and switching.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, and the OSI model.
• Familiarity with network security and firewall concepts.
• Experience with Windows or Linux server administration.
• An understanding of VPN concepts and SSL encryption.
• Awareness of Citrix virtualization technologies such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is helpful but not mandatory.
• No prior experience with Citrix ADC is required; however, any practical experience with Citrix or networking products will be beneficial.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that participants can engage fully with the course material and gain the maximum benefit from the training.

Target Audience for CNS-227 : Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

1. CNS-227 is a comprehensive Citrix ADC 13.x course focused on deployment and management, suited for IT professionals.

   
   

2. Target Audience for CNS-227:

   
   

• Network Engineers
• Systems Administrators
• Citrix Administrators
• Operations Engineers
• Application Engineers
• IT Infrastructure & Virtualization Consultants
• Cloud Infrastructure Architects
• Security Specialists
• Technical Support Staff
• Citrix Partners and Resellers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CNS-227 : Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway?

Introduction to CNS-227 Learning Outcomes:

The CNS-227 course equips learners with comprehensive skills to deploy and manage Citrix ADC 13.x and Citrix Gateway, focusing on key features, high availability, load balancing, security, and integration.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the key features, platforms, and deployment options of Citrix ADC to effectively manage application delivery.
• Gain proficiency in basic networking concepts relevant to Citrix ADC, including networking topology, routing, and access control lists.
• Differentiate between Citrix ADC hardware platforms (MPX, VPX, CPX, SDX, BLX) and select the appropriate type for specific use cases.
• Configure and troubleshoot a High Availability setup to ensure continuous application delivery and minimal downtime.
• Master load balancing concepts, methods, and troubleshooting to optimize resource utilization and user experience.
• Implement SSL offloading to enhance performance and manage SSL vulnerabilities and protections to secure communication.
• Apply security measures by setting up authentication, authorization, auditing, and external authentication systems.
• Monitor Citrix ADC operations using logging, SNMP, diagnostics, and leverage Citrix Application Delivery Management for insights and troubleshooting.
• Configure and manage Citrix Gateway for secure remote access, understand its advantages, deployment scenarios, and integration with Citrix Virtual Apps.
• Develop and apply AppExpert policies and expressions, manage client connections and understand advanced authentication including Multi-Factor and SAML authentication.