CWS-313: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration Course Overview

To ensure that you have the best possible learning experience in the CWS-313: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration course, we recommend that you meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Fundamental knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 or previous versions of the software.
• Basic understanding of the Windows Server operating system and its functionalities, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking.
• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 administration, either through practical experience or by completing the CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and In Citrix Cloud course.
• Familiarity with Hypervisor technologies (such as Citrix Hypervisor, VMware vSphere, or Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Exposure to Citrix Gateway and Citrix StoreFront.
• An understanding of server, desktop, and application virtualization concepts.
• Basic knowledge of database concepts and SQL Server.

By meeting these prerequisites, you will be well-prepared to dive into the more advanced topics covered in this course and will be better equipped to apply the course material in practical scenarios. This foundation will also enable you to fully grasp the troubleshooting, security, and administration techniques that are critical for managing a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 environment effectively.

Target Audience for CWS-313: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration

CWS-313 is designed for experienced IT professionals who manage Citrix environments, focusing on advanced deployment, troubleshooting, and security.

• Citrix Administrators
• Network Engineers
• Systems Administrators
• IT Consultants
• Citrix Engineers
• Desktop Virtualization Specialists
• Infrastructure Architects
• Security Consultants
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialists
• Operations Managers overseeing Citrix deployments
• Technical Support Staff responsible for Citrix infrastructure
• IT Professionals seeking Citrix certification

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CWS-313: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Deployment, Troubleshooting, Security and Administration?

Introduction to the Course Learning Outcomes:

The CWS-313 course equips learners with advanced skills in deploying, troubleshooting, securing, and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in complex environments.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and implement StoreFront and Citrix Gateway redundancy and scalability to ensure high availability.
• Configure and manage site infrastructure for optimal performance across multiple geographic locations.
• Deploy Virtual Delivery Agents (VDAs) in a manner that ensures reliability and load balancing.
• Utilize zones to improve user experience and manage VDA registration in a multi-zone environment.
• Implement zone preference and optimal Gateway routing to streamline user access and reduce latency.
• Apply advanced authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication with RADIUS, OTP, and Smart Card, and federated authentication using ADFS, SAML, and FAS.
• Enhance application and data security by preventing jailbreak attacks and reducing the impact of other security threats.
• Secure VDA communication and manage Citrix policies and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for tighter security and compliance.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for Citrix environments, including StoreFront, Citrix Gateway, and HDX connection issues.
• Learn disaster recovery processes and implement robust backup strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of a system failure.