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Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Outline

Module 1: Introducing XenApp

• XenApp Editions, Features, and Architecture
• XenApp Components
• Single and Multiple Farm Environments
• XenApp Servers
• Data Store
• Data Store Updates and the Local Host Cache
• Independent Management Architecture
• Data Collectors
• Data Collector Election
• Zones
• Additional XenApp Components
• AppCenter

Module 2: Licensing XenApp

• To License XenApp
• Licensing Communication
• License Communication Process
• License Types
• Citrix License Server
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• Remote Desktop Licensing
• Additional Licensing Considerations
• License Administration Console
• Port Configuration
• Delegated Administrators in the License Administration Console
• Installing Licensing
• Manual Installation and Configuration
• Removing Licensing
• License Server Considerations
• License File Management
• Obtaining License Files
• Add License Files
• Subscription Advantage
• High Availability Considerations
• Additional License Server Processes
• License Server Clustering

Module 3: Installing XenApp

• XenApp Server Role Manager
• Hardware Requirements
• Software Requirements
• Installation Decisions
• Server Configuration Tool
• Dynamic Data Centre Provisioning
• Role-Based Uninstall
• XenApp Configuration Options
• Which Farm or Zones Will be Used in the Environment?
• Which Server Will Be Used as the License Server?
• Which Database Engine Will Be Used for the Data Store Database?
• Will Shadowing Be Enabled?
• Which Port Will the Citrix XML Service Run?
• When Will Users Be Added?
• Local Remote Desktop Users Group
• Will Pass-through Authentication Be Used in the Environment?
• Will Information in the Data Store and Configuration Logging Databases be Protected?
• Web Interface Installation Decisions

Module 4: Configuring XenApp Administration

• Worker Groups
• Managing Worker Groups
• Administrator Privilege Levels
• Creating Administrator Accounts
• Configuring Administrator Permissions
• Configuring Folder Permissions
• Delegating Administration
• Configuration Logging
• Creating the Configuration Logging Database
• Configuration Logging Database Settings
• Enabling Configuration Logging

Module 5: Installing and Configuring Web Interface

• Web Interface Ports
• Web Interface Communication Process
• Web Interface Installation
• Installing the Web Interface
• Site Creation
• Creating a Web Interface Site
• Site Creation Considerations
• XenApp Web Site Configuration Options
• XenApp Services Site Configuration
• Web Interface Site Modification
• Modifying the Web Interface Configuration File
• Using the Web Interface Management Console
• Specifying Citrix Plug-in Backup URLs
• Site Appearance
• Site Customization Options
• Session Preferences
• Session Options
• User Options
• Workspace Control
• Workspace Control
  • Functionality
  • Configuration Options
  • User Customization
  • User Customization
• Session Termination
• Citrix Plug-Ins and Web Interface
• Plug-In Deployment Options
• Automatically Detecting Plug-Ins
• Client Detection
• Authentication Configuration
• Authentication Options
• Generic RADIUS Support
• Explicit Authentication
• Pass-through Authentication
• Smart Card Authentication
• Citrix XML Service Trust Relationships
• Secure Access Configuration
• Access Methods
• Network Address Translation
• Network Address Translation Access Types
• Server Configuration
• Configuring Multiple Farms
• Adding Farms
• Configuring Load Balancing
• Enabling Fault Tolerance
• Specifying the XML Communication Port
• Ticket Expiration Settings
• Web Interface Site Removal
• Troubleshooting Web Interface Issues

Module 6: Delivering Applications and Content

• Published Resources
• Published Resource Types
• Resource Publishing Phases
• Resource Name and Location
• Server Assignment
• Configured or Anonymous Accounts
• Users and Groups
• Resource Publishing Settings
• VM Hosted Apps
• Components of VM Hosted Apps
• Organizing Published Resources for Users
• Advanced Published Resource Settings
• Access Control
• Content Redirection
• Implementing Resource Limits and Client Options
• Configuring Resource Appearance
• Published Resource Configuration
• Session Pre-Launch
• Managing Connections
• Resources
• Disabling or Hiding a Published Resource
• Troubleshooting Application Delivery Issues

Module 7: Streaming Applications

• Application Streaming
• Application Streaming Benefits and Components
• Application Streaming Communication Process
• Streaming App-V Packages
• Citrix Offline Plug-In and Plug -In Cache
• Citrix Offline Plug-In Installation
• Citrix Streaming Profiler
• Profiling Process
• Installing the Citrix Streaming Profiler
• Creating a Profile
• Profile Security Setting
• Targets
• Inter-Isolation Communication
• Profile
  • Preference Settings
  • System Requirements
  • Installation Types
  • Properties
• Known Limits for Profiling Applications
• Target Properties
• Upgrading an Application in a Target
• Application Delivery Methods
• Use Web Delivery Method
• Stream to Servers
• Publishing a Streamed Application
• Specifying an Alternate Profile for a Published Application
• Enabling the Least-Privileged User Account
• Configuring Sites for Streaming Applications
• Support for Both Remote and Streaming Applications
• Offline Access Management
• Indirect Membership to the Offline Access List
• Providing Offline Access
• Offline Access Period
• Renewing Offline Access Period
• Application Caching
• Pre-Deployment of Streaming Applications
• Troubleshooting Streaming Issues

Module 8: Configuring Policies

• Group Policy Integration
• IMA-Based Group Policies
• Group Policy Extensions
• Group Policy Architecture
• Policy
  • Evaluation
  • Application Process
  • Processing and Precedence
  • Precedence Exceptions
  • Rules
• Support for Policy Templates
• Policy Filtering
• Policy Modelling

Module 9: Configuring Load Management

• Load Manager and Balancing
• Load Balancing Process
• Load Calculation and Evaluator Configuration
• Creating Custom Load Evaluators
• Thresholds for Load Management
• Assigning Load Evaluators
• Servers and Applications
• Load Balancing Policies
• Creating Load Balancing Policies
• Force Application Streaming
• Preferential Load Balancing and Considerations
• Troubleshooting Load Management Issues

Module 10: Optimizing the User Experience

• Optimizing Session Performance
• Enabling Display Settings
• HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
• Enabling HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
• HDX Broadcast Session Reliability Considerations
• HDX RealTime
• Enabling HDX RealTime
• Understanding HDX RealTime Design Considerations
• HDX Plug-n-Play
• Enabling HDX Plug-n-Play
• Understanding HDX Plug-n-Play Design Considerations
• HDX MediaStream Windows Media Redirection
• HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
• HDX 3D Image Acceleration
• Enabling HDX 3D Image Acceleration
• HDX 3D Progressive Display
• Enabling HDX 3D Progressive Display
• User Profiles
• Differentiating User Profile Types
• Redirecting User Data
• Managing User Profiles
• Enabling Profile Management
• Understanding the Profile Management Logon Process
• Troubleshooting User Experience Issues

Module 11: Configuring Self-Service Applications

• Self-Service Applications Technologies
• Citrix Receiver
• Citrix Receiver for Windows
• Citrix Receiver for Macintosh
• Citrix Merchandising Server
• Citrix Merchandising Server Architecture
• Plug-Ins
• Supported Plug-ins, Clients, and Receivers
• Plug-in Delivery
• Client for Java
• Installation Considerations
• Troubleshooting Self-Service Application Issues

Module 12: Configuring Printing

• Printing Concepts
• Printing Definitions
• Printer Types
• Printing Security
• Default Printing Behavior
• Altering the Default Printing Behavior
• Printer Provisioning
• User Self-Provisioning
• Printer Auto-Creation
• Printing Pathways
• Network Printing Pathway
• Client Printing Pathway
• Printing Pathway Demonstration
• Printer Drivers
• Printer Driver Types
• Citrix Universal Printing
• Enhanced MetaFile Format
• Print Preview
• Citrix Universal Printer
• Configuring Citrix Universal Printing
• Administrator-Assigned Network Printers
• Adding a Network Printer
• Editing Network Printer Settings
• Specifying the Default Printer
• Workspace Control and Proximity Printing
• Configuring Proximity Printing
• Printing Preferences
• Printing Properties
• Printing Preference Hierarchy
• Configuring Printer Property Retention
• Printing Bandwidth
• Troubleshooting Printing Issues

Module 13: Securing XenApp

• XenApp Security Solutions
• SecureICA
• Citrix SSL Relay
• SSL Relay Communication
• Configuring SSL Relay
• Access Gateway
• Access Gateway Deployment Scenarios
• Access Gateway Communications
• Digital Certificates
• Securing Access
• Hosted Applications
• SmartAccess
• Web Interface Configuration
• Access Methods
• Access Gateway Settings
• Configuring Web Interface for Access Gateway Connections
• Security Configuration
• Troubleshooting Access Gateway with XenApp

Module 14: Monitoring XenApp

• Health Monitoring and Recovery
• Service Monitoring for XenApp
• Service Monitoring Components and Communication
• License Usage Monitoring
• Configuring License Alerts
• Viewing License Usage
• Viewing Historical License Data
• Workflow Overview
• Architecture
• Workflow Automation Use Cases
• Accessing the Farm Using PowerShell
• Administering the Farm Using Commands

Module 15: Additional Components

• SmartAuditor
• SmartAuditor Components
• Session Recording Process
• Single Sign-on
• Single Sign-on Components
• Single Sign-on Process
• Branch Optimization and Repeater Components
• Branch Optimization Process for the Plug-in
• Provisioning Services
• Provisioning Services Components
• Power and Capacity Management
• XenServer Components

Who should attend this Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Course?

The Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Training Course is designed for IT professionals and system administrators responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining Citrix XenApp 6.5 environments. This training is essential for individuals looking to acquire comprehensive skills in administering Citrix virtual application delivery. The following individuals can greatly benefit from attending this training:

• IT Administrators
• System Engineers
• Citrix Administrators and Support Personnel
• Network and Infrastructure Professionals
• Desktop Virtualization Specialists
• Cloud Architects
• Technical Support Staff

Prerequisites of the Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Training Course. However, familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Active Directory can be beneficial for the delegates.

Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Course Overview

Citrix XenApp 6.5 remains to be a core element in the delivery of virtual applications across enterprises, serving to enable Windows apps to be run on any device. That is part of the modern IT strategies that point to flexible working environments and securely control their business applications from a centralized place.

It will provide a useful addendum for the IT practitioners responsible for virtual application and desktop environment administration. System administrators, network engineers, and IT consultants will benefit from mastering the platform with the best chance to make a difference in the organization by delivering applications efficiently and more securely.

The 2-day course from The Knowledge Academy has been designed to give delegates the practical skills and in-depth knowledge required to be competent Citrix XenApp 6.5 administrators. Attendees are enabled to gain expertise and practice in managing this platform for optimized delivery of applications and solving the most common problems of virtualization.

Course Objectives

• To acquaint participants with the architecture of Citrix XenApp 6.5
• To enable understanding of the installation and configuration processes for XenApp
• To develop skills in managing applications and content delivery effectively
• To teach troubleshooting techniques specific to Citrix XenApp environments
• To provide insights into securing applications and maintaining compliance
• To prepare participants for real-world application deployment scenarios within their organizations

The course has been designed to impart delegates with essential knowledge and skills that will enable them to properly manage and optimize the Citrix XenApp 6.5 environment. This ensures that one acquires knowledge that would allow higher application performance and reliability, as well as knowing how to manage critical resources within your organizations for strong access enablement.

What’s included in this Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack