Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud with Microsoft Azure

Navigate the move from an on-premises environment into Citrix Cloud and learn to deploy resource locations onto Microsoft Azure. Learn the architecture, communications, and management of Citrix Cloud and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service..
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Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud with Microsoft Azure

Navigate the move from an on-premises environment into Citrix Cloud and learn to deploy resource locations onto Microsoft Azure. Learn the architecture, communications, and management of Citrix Cloud and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service and then migrate existing infrastructure and settings into Citrix Cloud.

 

About the course

If you are planning a move to Citrix Cloud or starting out anew, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to understand, manage, and deliver successfully. Plan machine catalog and virtual machine design based in Microsofts public cloud and deploy those machines using Machine Creation Services. Learn to configure the access layer as a service within Citrix Cloud, as managed machines in your datacenter, or on the Azure platform.

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

  • Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
  • How to install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
  • Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines to on-premises resource locations as well as in Microsoft Azure using MCS
  • Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
  • Provide remote access with Citrix StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway on Microsoft Azure

Course Content

Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud with Microsoft Azure

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Citrix Cloud
    • What is Citrix Cloud?
    • Introduction to Citrix Cloud Services
    • Citrix Cloud Workspace Services
    • Citrix Cloud Endpoint Management Service
    • Citrix Cloud Content Collaboration Service
    • Citrix Cloud Networking Services
    • Citrix Cloud Licensing and Entitlements - Workspace
    • How to get started with Citrix Cloud
    • Citrix Cloud Virtual Apps and Desktop vs. On-premises Deployments
    • Service Levels and Regions in Citrix Cloud
    • Security Overview in Citrix Cloud
    • Citrix Cloud Update Considerations
    • Citrix Cloud Consoles Overview
    • Citrix Cloud Identity and Access management
    • Citrix Cloud Support
  • Lesson 2: Citrix Cloud Connectors
    • Citrix Cloud Connector Introduction
    • Citrix Cloud Connector Communications
    • Citrix Cloud Connector Lifecycle and Scaling
    • Cloud Connector Local Host Cache
    • Installing Citrix Cloud Connectors
    • Cloud Connector Network and Domain Considerations
    • Removing and Updating Cloud Connectors
    • Securing Cloud Connectors
  • Lesson 3: Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
    • Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment Models
    • Components Location and Ownership Review
    • Cloud Connector vs Delivery Controller Review
    • Configuring the Virtual Apps and Desktop Service
    • Creating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups in Citrix Cloud
  • Lesson 4: Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
    • Citrix Cloud vs On-premises Administration Consoles
    • Citrix Cloud Remote PowerShell SDK
    • Installing and Using the Remote PowerShell SDK
    • Managing Citrix Cloud Resource Locations
    • Integrating On-premises PVS with Citrix Cloud
  • Lesson 5: Provide Access in Citrix Cloud
    • Introduction to Workspace
    • Communication Flows StoreFront vs Workspace
    • Workspace Customization
    • Citrix ADC Locations and Communication Flows
    • User Authentication in Citrix Cloud
    • Workspace On-premises Aggregation
  • Lesson 6: Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Cloud
    • Cloud Connector Operations and Troubleshooting
    • Monitoring in Citrix Cloud
  • Lesson 7: Public Cloud Considerations
    • General Public Cloud Considerations
    • Citrix Cloud Autoscale
    • Citrix Cloud with Azure Resource Locations
    • Citrix Cloud with AWS Resource Locations
    • Using the Azure Cost Calculator
  • Lesson 8: On-premises Migration to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops In Citrix Cloud
    • Citrix Cloud Migration Options
    • Migrating Machine Catalogs to Citrix Cloud
    • Migrating Policies and Settings to Citrix Cloud
  • Lesson 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure
    • Citrix Cloud and Cloud Connector Maintenance
    • Maintaining StoreFront and Citrix Gateway
    • 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
    • Power Management in Azure
    • Citrix Autoscale and Session Policies
  • Lesson 15: CXD-252 Lab Exercises
    • CXD-250 Lab Exercises: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Citrix Cloud
    • CXD-251 Lab Exercises: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Microsoft Azure
  • Lesson 16: CC-VAD-CC
    • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud
  • Lesson 17: CC-VAD-MA
    • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure

What certification does this course provide?

CC-VAD-CC & 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 moving to the Citrix Cloud and deploying their 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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