Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR) (CVAD-201)
How prepared is your team to manage a modern virtual desktop environment at scale? Citrix reports that 98% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to power secure and flexible work for thousands of users.
As organizations upgrade to the 2402 LTSR release, many IT professionals face a steep learning curve, risking costly downtime, configuration errors, and security issues. Without hands-on experience and up-to-date skills, managing Citrix deployments can feel overwhelming.
The Administration 2402 LTSR (CVAD-201) Training Course closes that gap with step-by-step, instructor-led training. You will install, configure, manage, and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2402 LTSR. You will be ready to deliver seamless virtual experiences and pursue the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) credential.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR architecture and core components
- Deploy, install, and configure a secure Citrix environment
- Provision and manage workloads using Machine Creation Services (MCS)
- Deliver reliable application and desktop access for users
- Manage policies, printing, profiles, and HDX features for an optimized user experience
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and secure Citrix deployments
- Prepare for the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) exam
This course requires a strong foundational knowledge of: Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. In addition, you will need a strong knowledge of Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.
- Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR Refresh - What's New
- Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities
- Hosting Platform Considerations: Architecture By Layers
- Connection Flow Process Introduction
- Pre-Deployment Considerations
- Citrix Licensing Setup
- Delivery Controller Setup
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
- Redundancy Considerations
- Master Image Creation Methods
- Master Image Requirements
- Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
- Provisioning Methods and Considerations
- Machine Creation Services - Deep Dive
- MCS Environment Considerations
- StoreFront Overview
- StoreFront Beacons
- Citrix Workspace app
- StoreFront Features
- Citrix Policies - Methods to Manage Policies
- Citrix HDX Features - Using Policies
- Presentation and Management
- Published App Properties
- Server OS Published App Optimizations
- Published App Presentation
- Application Groups
- Apps and Desktops Presentation
- Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
- Printer Drivers
- Print Environment - Considerations
- User Profiles - Introduction and Considerations
- Configuring Citrix Profile Management
- Profile Containers - VHDX-based Policies
- Studio & Web Studio
- Delegated Administration
- Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Power Management Considerations
- Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine
- Basic Security Considerations
- Citrix Admin Security Considerations
- XML Service Security Considerations
- Secure HDX External Traffic
- Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration
- Citrix Director Introduction
- Monitor and Interact with User Sessions
- Published Apps Analysis
- Monitor the Machines Running the VDA
- Site Specific Common Monitoring
- Alerts and Notifications
- Optimize Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix
- Application Delivery Management
- Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
- A List of Common Tools
- Common Tasks for Proactive Administration
- Optimizing VDAs - Citrix Optimizer
- Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
- HDX Optimization