Identify the basic architecture and high level functionality of XenApp and farm components
Configure License Administration console ports and administrators, install the Citrix License Server, and import license files into the console
Make installation decisions appropriate for an environment, and install and configure XenApp using the Server Role Manager and Server Configuration tool
Add and configure worker groups, administrative accounts, and permissions, and log administrative changes
Install and configure Web Interface, create and customize Web Interface sites, and configure client delivery
Publish applications, content, and desktops for users.
Configure applications for streaming to servers and the desktops of Windows user devices
Create and configure Citrix policies, applying filters and using policy modeling tools.
Create and assign load evaluators and implement load balancing policies
Identify the different session optimization display settings, HDX settings, and profile management components
Identify self-service application technologies and install Citrix Receiver
Explain key Citrix printing concepts and terms, and configure printing for XenApp
Secure application access using Access Gateway
Describe the monitoring tools and technologies for XenApp, and track license usage
Identify the purpose and key components of SmartAuditor, Single sign-on, Branch optimization, Provisioning services, Power and Capacity Management, and XenServer
Course Outline
Module 1: Introducing XenApp
XenApp Editions
XenApp Features
XenApp Architecture
XenApp Components
Single and Multiple Farm Environments
XenApp Servers: Session host-only and Controllers
Data Store
Data Store Updates and the Local Host Cache
Independent Management Architecture
Data Collectors
Data Collector Election
Zones
Additonal XenApp Components
AppCenter
Test Your Knowledge
Module 2: Licensing XenApp
Overview
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
To Add License Files
Subscription Advantage
High Availability Considerations
Additional License Server Processes
License Server Clustering
Test Your Knowledge
Module 3: Installing XenApp
Overview
XenApp Server Role Manager
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Installation Decisions
Server Configuration Tool
Dyamic Data Center 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?
On Which Port Will the Citrix XML Service Run?
When Will Users Be Added t
the 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 with IMA Encryption?
Web Interface Installation Decisions
Test Your Knowledge
Module 4: Configuring XenApp Administration
Overview
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
Test Your Knowledge
Module 5: Installing and Configuring Web Interface
Overview
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
Workspace Control Configuration Options
Workspace Control User Customization
Configuring Workspace Control
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
Test Your Knowledge
Module 6: Delivering Applications and Content
Overview
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 t
Resources
Disabling or Hiding a Published Resource
Troubleshooting Application Delivery Issues
Test Your Knowledge
Module 7: Streaming Applications
Overview
Application Streaming
Application Streaming Benefits
Application Streaming Components
Application Streaming Communication Process
Streaming App-V Packages
Citrix Offline Plug-in
Citrix Offline 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
Profile System Requirements
Profile Installation Types
Profile Properties
Known Limits for Profiling Applications
Target Properties
Upgrading an Application in a Target
Application Delivery Methods
The Use Web Delivery Method
To 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