Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Workloads on Microsoft Azure

Learn to deploy and manage your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops apps and desktops in Microsoft Azure. Gain the skills to plan your machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsoft's public cloud and get hands-on practice deploying...
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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Microsoft Azure

Learn to deploy and manage your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops apps and desktops in Microsoft Azure. Gain the skills to plan your machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsofts public cloud and get hands-on practice deploying those machines using Machine Creation Services.

 

About the course

You will also learn about additional Azure considerations including maintenance and power management which are critical in a cloud environment. For remote access, you will learn to configure Citrix StoreFront and Citrix Gateway on the Azure platform. This course focuses on Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud resource location however concepts are relevant to both Citrix Cloud and fully managed Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops sites.

Pre-requisites

Experience deploying and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in on-premises environment. Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform including: - Virtual machine management - Storage - Azure Resource Manager portals - Networking

Skills Covered

  • Prepare the Azure environment for secure integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x
  • Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines in Microsoft Azure using Machine Creation Services
  • Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
  • Design Machine Catalogs and virtual machines on Microsoft Azure Resource Manager
  • Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway on Microsoft Azure

Course Content

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Microsoft Azure

  • Lesson 1: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Microsoft Azure Overview
    • What is IAAS
    • What is Citrix Cloud
    • What is Microsoft Azure
    • Citrix Virtial Apps and Desktops Deployment Models in Azure
    • Citrix Managed Desktops
    • Azure Review - Agreements, Accounts and Subscriptions
    • Azure Review - Networking
    • Azure Review - Storage
    • Azure Review - Resource Groups
    • Azure Review - Availability Sets
    • Azure Review - Compute
    • Azure Review - Network Security Groups
    • Azure Review - Templates
    • Azure Review - Automation
    • Azure Review - Storage Spaces Direct
    • Azure Management Tools
    • Azure Locations and Deployment Considerations
  • Lesson 2: Virtual Apps and Desktops Azure Active Directory Integration
    • Active Directory Considerations in Azure
    • Active Directory Usage With Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
    • Creating Azure AD and Azure AD Domain Services
    • Azure AD Connect Deployment
    • Azure RBAC Introduction
    • Azure Custom Roles
    • Working with RBAC Permissions
    • Service Principals and Citrix Integration
    • Working with Service Principals
  • Lesson 3: Connecting to Microsoft Azure
    • Overview of Connectivity Options
    • Process for Configuring VPN and Express Route
    • Cloud Connector Deployment and Sizing in Azure
    • Citrix Cloud Resource Locations and Zones
    • Installing Cloud Connector via PowerShell
    • Securing Citrix Cloud Connector Communications
    • Azure Host Connections Overview
    • Azure Host Connection Wizard
  • Lesson 4: Deploy Apps and Desktops using Machine Creation Services (MCS)
    • Master VM Deployment Options
    • Azure Storage Considerations
    • VDA Deployment and Master Image Optimization
    • How MCS Works With On-prem Hypervisors
    • How MCS Works in Azure
    • VM Disk Performance Considerations
    • MCS and Azure Storage
    • Other Considerations for Azure Workloads
  • Lesson 5: Providing Access to End Users
    • StoreFront in Azure vs Workspace
    • Deploying StoreFront in Azure
    • Citrix Gateway Deployment Options
    • Deploying Citrix Gateway or ADC in Azure
    • Citrix Gateway HA in Azure
    • GSLB and StoreFront Optimal Gateway in Hybrid Environments
  • Lesson 6: Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure
    • Citrix Cloud and Cloud Connector Maintenance
    • Maintaining StoreFront and Citrix Gateway
    • Power Management in Azure
    • Backup and Monitoring in Azure
    • Maintaining Master Images in Azure
    • App Layering in Azure
    • Deploying New Master Images in Azure
    • Updating and Rolling Back Machine Catalogs
    • Azure Templates
    • Monitoring VDA in Studio and Azure
    • Citrix Autoscale and Session Policies
  • Lesson 7: Lab Exercise: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Microsoft Azure
    • CXD-251 Lab
  • Lesson 8: CC-VAD-MA
    • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure

What certification does this course provide?

CC-VAD-MA

FAQs

  • Is this course for me?

    Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects designing or deploying Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads on Microsoft Azure.

  • How do I enrol in this training?

    You can enrol in this training on our website and make an online payment using any of the following option

    • Visa Credit or Debit Card
    • MasterCard
    • American Express
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    • PayPal

    Once payment is received, you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.

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