This course provides students with the ability to successfully assess and design a XenApp and/or
XenDesktop virtualization solution based on the top key projects and architectures that a majority of Citrix
customers implement, across different industries and use cases. Students may also have an opportunity
to build a design for their organization and will have access to all of the tools and reference materials
required to support their work.
Who should enroll in this course?
This course is recommended for desktop virtualization solution designers such as Architects, Consultants,
and Engineers.
Preparatory Recommendations
Before taking this course, Citrix recommends that students have:
Intermediate knowledge of Citrix Desktop Virtualization Components/Concepts
Basic understanding of project management and documentation best practices
Basic presentation skills
Windows Server Knowledge (Windows Server 2012 R2) including
o Active Directory
o DHCP
Basic Networking Knowledge
SQL Server – General understanding of databases, permissions, security, high availability
General understanding of physical and virtual storage
o NAS, SAN, SSD
o CIFS
Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (XenServer, Hyper-V, or vSphere)
Completed XenApp and/or XenDesktop Introduction and Deploying courses or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Key Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, learners are able to:
Identify the various components and communication protocols of the XenApp/XenDesktop
architecture
Apply architectural understanding to desktop virtualization solutions
Conduct an organizational assessment focusing on business capabilities and requirements,
applications, and users
Design desktop virtualization solutions
Verify and present design recommendations
Troubleshoot desktop virtualization designs
Instructional Method
This course is offered as an instructor-led course with demonstrations and the practical application of
concepts through activity-based and application-focused exercises
Course Length
36 hours or 5 days
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