CXD- 200-1I: Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 3 and 4
In this course, students will learn to install, configure and manage Citrix XenDesktop 3. By completing the exercises available in a hosted online lab environment, students will obtain hands-on experience working with Citrix XenDesktop. Students will install and configure key desktop delivery components, including the Desktop Delivery Controller, Virtual Desktop Agent, Desktop Receiver and XenDesktop Setup Wizard. Students will also configure XenDesktop policy management settings and connect to a XenDesktop environment from a variety of endpoint devices.
The Citrix XenDesktop 4 Updates offers students an opportunity to identify the new features, enhancements and system requirements for XenDesktop 4. Students will learn how XenApp functions with XenDesktop 4 and complete an exercise to upgrade a version of XenDesktop 3 to XenDesktop 4.
Located outside our service areas? No problem. We also offer this course in the Live Online format. If you prefer face-to-face interaction, we offer hotel/airfare packages that are extremely inexpensive. Quite often, we bundle the hotel stay into the cost of the class for no extra charge.
Audience
This course is designed for IT professionals and Systems Engineers.
Preparatory Recommendations
It is recommended that students have the following knowledge/experience prior to taking this course:
A basic knowledge of Citrix XenApp
A basic knowledge of Citrix Provisioning Server
A basic knowledge of Citrix XenServer
An understanding of computing architecture, including network and storage devices, device
Drivers and Operating systems
Basic experience installing and administering Windows Server 2003
Key Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, learners are able to complete the following:
Explain the features, benefits and components of Citrix XenDesktop 3 and 4
Install the Desktop Delivery Controller
Prepare a virtual desktop for delivery to an endpoint device
Install and configure the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
Create and manage desktop groups using the Access Management Console
Configure XenDesktop policy management settings
Install and configure Desktop Receiver software on an endpoint device
Connect to a XenDesktop environment from a variety of endpoint devices
Upgrade a XenDesktop 3 environment to a XenDesktop 4 environment
Instructional Method
This course is an instructor-led training course with classroom lecture, discussion, demonstrations and the practical application of concepts through hands-on exercises.
Certification Preparation
This course prepares learners for Exam A17 Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 3 and 4, the requirement for the CCA for Citrix XenDesktop 4.
Topic Outline
Introducing XenDesktop
Desktop Delivery
XenDesktop Architecture
XenDesktop Communication
Preparing to Install XenDesktop
Desktop Delivery Controller Considerations
Planning Farm Configurations
Identifying Desktop Delivery Controller Best Practices
Planning XenDesktop Scalability
Planning Security Considerations
Identifying System Requirements
Additional Infrastructure Considerations
Managing Active Directory
Identifying Licensing Considerations
Planning User Desktop Connectivity
Installing XenDesktop
Desktop Delivery Controller Installation
Installing the Desktop Delivery Controller
License Server Installation
Installing License Server Software
License Files
Generating and Downloading Licenses
Copying a License File
Discovery
Running Discovery
XenDesktop Preparation
Desktop Provisioning
Creating a vDisk
Virtual Desktop Agent Installation
Installing the Virtual Desktop Agent
XenDesktop Setup Wizard Installation
Installing the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
Configuring Desktop Groups
User Segmentation
Security Considerations
Desktop Group Properties
Desktop Group Management
Creating a Desktop Group in the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
Creating a Desktop Group in the Access Management Console
