CWS-415 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration Course Overview

To ensure that you can fully benefit from the CWS-415 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration course, you should possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of concepts related to virtualization technology, such as what virtual machines are and how they are commonly used.
• Familiarity with networking principles, including an understanding of IP addressing, subnets, and basic routing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and the roles/features of Windows Server.
• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 or previous versions of Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop, particularly in areas of administration or deployment.
• Awareness of general desktop and application delivery concepts, such as publishing applications and managing user access.
• Understanding of the OSI model to comprehend different networking layers involved in Citrix solutions.

Please note that while having these prerequisites will greatly aid your learning experience, the course is designed to guide you through the process of assessing, designing, and implementing a comprehensive Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops solution. If you identify areas where your knowledge is lacking, we recommend reviewing those topics or taking introductory courses before enrolling in CWS-415.

Target Audience for CWS-415 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration

The CWS-415 course is designed for IT professionals focusing on Citrix virtualization solutions and advanced configuration.

• IT Architects and Consultants specializing in Citrix environments
• Systems Administrators responsible for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Citrix Administrators aiming to deepen their skillset
• Network Engineers who manage and support Citrix solutions
• Virtualization Engineers focusing on Citrix-based infrastructures
• Infrastructure Engineers who design and implement Citrix projects
• Desktop and Application Virtualization Analysts
• Technical Support Staff for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Specialists

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CWS-415 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configuration?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

The CWS-415 course provides a comprehensive framework for assessing, designing, and configuring complex Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 solutions, ensuring efficient and secure delivery of applications and desktops.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand and apply the methodology for successful Citrix design and assessment based on specific business drivers and user segmentation.
• Conduct thorough application and capabilities assessments to align Citrix solutions with organizational needs.
• Design an optimized user layer by selecting appropriate endpoints and configuring Citrix Workspace App and network connectivity.
• Formulate an access layer strategy, creating a secure and scalable architecture with considerations for StoreFront store design.
• Assign FlexCast models, manage VDA machine scalability and security, and develop a provisioning strategy for resource layer images.
• Deploy applications effectively, manage user profiles and policies, and design a printing solution tailored to organizational requirements.
• Architect a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops site, considering machine catalogs, delivery groups, management considerations, and control layer high availability/security.
• Evaluate hardware and hypervisor options for the compute layer, design clusters/resource pools, and address storage, networking, and security aspects.
• Design a multi-location Citrix environment, addressing challenges related to access, image management, profiles, data, and printing.
• Develop a robust disaster recovery strategy, including levels of recovery, strategic planning, and implementation of the disaster recovery process.