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Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 3

Course Code : CXD-201-1I

Authorised Citrix Training, delivered by authorised Citrix Instructors using Official Citrix Courseware and in association with a Citrix Authorised Learning Centre. Delegates will also receive an official Citrix course completion certificate.

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

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.
  • 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

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 A14 Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 3, the requirement for the CCA of Citrix XenDesktop 3.

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 
    • Modifying Idle Pool Settings 
  • Managing XenDesktop 
    • Managing Farm Settings 
    • Configuring Administrator Permissions 
    • Managing Policies 
    • Troubleshooting Common Issues 
  • Preparing the Desktop Receiver
    • Access Modes 
    • Endpoint Devices 
    • Managed and Unmanaged Endpoint Devices 
    • Connection Decisions 
    • XenDesktop User Experiences 
    • Desktop Receiver Installation 
    • Installing Desktop Receiver Software 
    • Installing Desktop Receiver Embedded Software 
    • Managing USB Support 
    • Managing Smart Cards  
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