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1Y0-201
1Y1-202 Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Exam Preparation Guide 1.0
January 30, 2017
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This exam preparation guide is designed to provide candidates with necessary information about the 1Y1-202 exam, including study resources and ways to interpret the exam objectives to better enable candidates to assess the types of questions that may be asked during the exam. Please be aware that the content of this guide in no way ensures a passing score on the certification exam.
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Table of Contents Exam Overview Number of Items Time Limit Intended Audience Registration and Administration Retake Policies
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Preparing for the Exam Recommended Knowledge and Skills Recommended Product Experience Recommended Training Unauthorized Preparation Materials Interpretation of Objectives Sections, Objectives, Examples, and References
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The 1Y1-202 exam is an 253-question exam written in English. The exam consists of multiple choice items only.
The 1Y1-202 exam is intended for IT professionals who install, configure, manage and troubleshoot Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR. Those who install, configure, manage and troubleshoot such solutions may hold various job titles such as:
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Time Limits*
Native English speakers
270 minutes
Non-native English speakers that take the exam in countries where English is a foreign language
270 minutes
Non-native English speakers that take the exam in countries where English is NOT a foreign language
270 minutes
Notes
Systems Administrators/Citrix Administrators Desktop Administrators Application Administrators Technical Support Staff
Registration and Administration Time extension granted automatically
+30 minutes (time extension)
+30 minutes (time extension)
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Must request time extension from Citrix. Submit your request here: Time Extension Request
The time limit for this exam is 270 minutes. The total seat time is 270 + 25 minutes. The total seat time includes times allotted for the NDA and surveys.
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Retake Policy Candidates can only take this beta exam once. Retakes of beta exams are against Citrix exam policy.
For more information on the Citrix Exam Retake Policy, please visit http://training.citrix.com/exams.
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Preparing for the Exam Recommended Knowledge and Skills Specifically, candidates should have the following knowledge and skills prior to taking this exam: • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server • Install and configure operating system options • Windows Server roles • Domain Name System • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol • IIS • Basic knowledge of Active Directory • User rights and permissions • Delegation of administrative rights • Active Directory Domain Services • Active Directory Certificate Services • Users/Groups • GPOs • OUs • Basic administration skills, including: • Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP • Understanding of firewall concepts • Understanding of e-mail administration and account creation • Understanding of Remote Desktop Services policies and profiles • Ability to create shares and give permission to shared folders/files • Ability to create and modify AD group policies • Understanding of VPN technologies • Understanding of roaming profiles and folder redirection
• Knowledge of database concepts • Securing network communications • Knowledge of virtualization concepts • Hypervisor management • Application virtualization and delivery • Knowledge of user profiles • Knowledge of storage concepts • Knowledge of desktop operations • Installation, setup, configuration and maintenance of virtual delivery agent OS • Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 • Linux • Managing client devices • Windows devices • Linux devices • Mac OS devices • Tablets • Smartphones • Thin clients
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Recommended Training
We recommend that candidates have at least six months of experience with the following Citrix technologies:
Citrix Education recommends that candidates have hands-on experience with Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR prior to taking this exam. One of the best ways to do this is by taking a formal Citrix training course. The following course provides training on administrator for Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR.
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XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR or newer StoreFront Citrix Profile Management Citrix Receiver Personal vDisks
• CXD-210: Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR (instructor-led training course or self-study) As with all Citrix exams, it is recommended that candidates get hands-on experience by working directly with products covered on the exam.
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Interpretation of Objectives Candidates should refer to the objectives and examples listed in this guide in order to determine which topics will be on the exam, as well as examples of the topics that could be tested.
Note: The examples listed in the “Sections, Objectives, Examples and References” section of this guide do NOT encompass all potential topics that could be tested. The examples are only provided as guidance.
For example, if the objective reads, “Assess the printing infrastructure” and one of the examples reads, “Perform printer driver stress testing” candidates could expect to see:
The objectives and examples for this exam were developed by Exam Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) based on identified tasks that relate to installing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR.
• A scenario describing a printing infrastructure: • Scenario: A Citrix Architect is assessing the current printing infrastructure at CGE. As part of the assessment, the architect wants to perform printer driver stress testing. • A question that requires determining how to assess the printer drivers: • How can the architect assess which printer drivers are in use in the current environment?
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References Section 1: Architecture Overview
1.01
To become familiar with the delivery methods of XA/XD 7.6
FlexCast Management Architecture Hosted Shared Desktop On-Demand Apps Hosted VDI (Random/non-persistent) Hosted VDI (Static/persistent) Remote PC VM Hosted Applications User Segmentation Process FlexCast Model Strategy Assignment
Module 1 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
1.02
To become familiar with the Architecture of XA/XD from the perspective of a brief layered approach and Connection flow Process
Architecture Overview By Layers User Layer Access Layer Resource Layer Control Layer Compute Layer Connection Flow Process (Authentication) Connection Flow Process (Enumeration) Connection Flow Process (Session Launch)
Module 1 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
1.03
To become familiar with the Architecture of XA/XD from the perspective of a brief layered approach
Layered Approach Methodology Layered Approach for XenApp/ XenDesktop Environment
Module 1 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128909
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1.04
To become familiar with the topical coverage on cloud. To present the concept that the architecture presented above does not have to be hosted in your own data center
Explain Historical Viewpoint in XenApp & XenDesktop Deployments What if I don't have a Datacenter? What if I do, but I don't have the capacity for a Disaster Recovery? What If? We have four considerations for integration with Cloud. Hosting Platform: On-Premises Hosting Platform: Cloud-Hosted Hosting Platform: Citrix Cloud Hosting Platform: Service Provider
Module 1 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Section 2: Initial Requirements
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2.01
To become familiar with the Citrix recommended process in evaluating and designing a new environment
Citrix Consulting Methodology Define Assess Design Deploy Manage Assess, Design, Deploy
Module 2 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Initiation_Documentation http://www.prince2how2.com/2014/12/prince2-project-brief-template.html http://management.simplicable.com/management/new/the-7-processes-ofPRINCE2-project-management
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2.02
To become familiar with the supporting infrastructure requirements and recommendations by Citrix for XA/XD
Supporting Infrastructure Prerequisites Supporting Infrastructure Prerequisites Organizational Unit (OU) Structure DNS DHCP Service Accounts Standard Naming Convention Certificate Authority Certificates Certificates Certificates Group Policy Management Firewall Ports Overview Firewall Placement Hypervisor Agnostic Hypervisor Storage VLAN Separation Database Platforms SQL Sizing
Module 2 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
2.03
To become familiar with the supporting infrastructure license requirements (Non-Citrix Licensing)
Hypervisor Windows Server for Base XA/XD Components Session Hosts (Sever OS/Desktop OS) Remote Connections (Such as RDS) Applications
Module 2 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753650(v=ws.11).aspx http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/8/D/98D6A56C-4D79-40F48462DA3ECBA2DC2C/Licensing_Windows_Desktop_OS_for_Virtual_Machines.pdf https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-system-requirements-76.html#par_anchortitle_2730
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring a XenApp/XenDesktop Site
3.01
To become familiar with the licensing considerations for a Citrix XA/XD Deployment
Models/Types Concurrent versus Device Licensing Editions Secure Browser, XA Adv., Ent, Plat; XD VDI, Ent, Plat; Comparative Feature Matrix
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128013 https://www.citrix.com/go/products/xendesktop/feature-matrix.html http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-13-1/lic-lmadmin-overview/liclmadmin-ports-change.html http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-14/getting-started.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX101810?_ga=1.152481913.1792716913 .1420195523 http://discussions.citrix.com/topic/356545-xenapp-76-cannot-point-tolicense-server/ http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-14/license-types.html
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To become familiar with the installation process and the license management console
Install Citrix License Server Understand the Role Understanding Communication Understand the Services Install License Files License Management Console Dashboard Page
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-10/lic-admin-cmds-intro-c/licadmin-cmds-list-deletes-user-device-r.html
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To become familiar with the install process and the license management console
Basic License Server Troubleshooting Overview Validate the Hostname of the License Server Verify the License file contains the right product and edition configured Check that the correct firewall ports are open Make sure that the version of the License Server is compatible Troubleshooting Scenario
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-13-1/lic-admin-cmds-intro-c.html https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-10/lic-admin-cmds-intro-c/licadmin-cmds-list-deletes-user-device-r.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX114999 https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-12-1/lic-architecture.html
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3.04
To become familiar with the Delivery Controller
Install the Role Delivery Controller SQL Connections
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-newenviroment/xad-install-command.html https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-system-requirements-76.html#par_anchortitle_e909
3.05
To become familiar with the Site
XenApp/XenDesktop Site XenApp/XenDesktop Site - Database Configuration
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
3.06
To become familiar with the Site database considerations
Databases Overview Impact of Database Failure Separate Databases Connection Leasing Connection Leasing Limitations Connection Leasing Database Available Connection Leasing Database Unavailable
Module 3 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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To become familiar with the Site XML Traffic Security
XML Traffic Secure XML Traffic
Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
Section 4: Provision and Deliver App and Desktop Resources
4.01
To become familiar with the VDA and its purpose
Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) Virtual Delivery Agent - Registration Virtual Delivery Agent - Registration Failure
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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4.02
To become familiar with the definition and use of Machine Catalogs and delivery groups
Machine Catalog Master Virtual Machine Master Virtual Machine Considerations Remote PC Remote PC Defined Delivery Group Delivery Group - Applications Machine Catalog and Delivery Group Relationship
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create.html
4.03
To briefly mention the four different provisioning methods
MCS Introduction; Definition; Considerations PVS Introduction; Definition; Considerations Provisioning Methods: Citrix Preferred Provisioning Services (PVS) Overview Provisioning Methods - Comparison of Advantages Provisioning Methods - Comparison of Considerations Personal vDisk (PvD) Overview Personal vDisk (PvD) Considerations
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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To become familiar with the depth of MCS
Machine Creation Services (MCS) Overview Machine Creation Services
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-7/installconfigure/machine-catalogs-create.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX218082 https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128580 https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/04/04/machine-creation-service-imagepreparation-overview-and-fault-finding/
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To become familiar with the impact to the environment when performing reboots or maintenance with MCS created catalog machines
Reboot Effects - Random Desktop Reboot Effects - Static/persistent Desktop Updating Master Image - Random/non-persistent Desktop Updating Master Image - Static/Persistent Desktop
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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To become familiar with the three core steps in creating resources like apps and desktops
Three Steps: Define, assign, provision Step 1: Define Step 2: Provision Step 3: Assign
Module 4 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Section 5: Providing Access with StoreFront and Receiver
5.01
To become familiar with StoreFront Server and the Store configuration properties
StoreFront StoreFront - Requirements
Module 5 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX139343
5.02
To become familiar with the different type of Receivers
Deploying Receiver Receiver for Web HTML5 - Receiver Native Receiver
Module 5 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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To become familiar with the configurations of Receiver and it's configuration with StoreFront
Receiver Configuration Many ways to configure native Receiver ADMx Email based discovery Storefront activation Manual configuration Beacons
Module 5 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.citrix.com/content/dam/citrix/en_us/documents/productssolutions/citrix-receiver-featurematrix.pdf?_ga=1.22107518.457134544.1449798975 http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/3/sf-plan/sf-plan-userauthentication.html
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Section 6: Understanding and Configuring Citrix Policies
6.01
To become familiar with policies, where to configure and how to configure
Policies (Definition) Policies (Overview) Policy engines Policies (Precedence) Policies (Priorities) Policies (Loopback) Policies (Loopback Modes) Policies (Filters) Baseline Policy Policies (Resultant Set) Policy Modeling Policy Templates Policy Comparison
Module 6 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
6.02
To become familiar with specific policies with the intent of Session Management
Load Management Session Reliability Auto Client Reconnect ICA Keep-Alive Workspace Control Session Pre-Launch Session Linger
Module 6 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create/xad-dg-managesessions.html http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-settings-wrapper/xad-policiessettings-load-mgmt.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX202493
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Section 7: Application Presentation and Management
7.01
To become familiar with the properties of the applications in the delivery groups
Application Properties Categories Location Limit Visibility Application Folders
Module 7 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create/xad-dg-manage-apps.html http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217236 http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/receiver/windows/4-3/ica-overview-receiverconfig/receiver-windows-configure-app-deliverywrapper.html#par_richtext_2
7.02
To become familiar with the file-type association feature, its configuration and its flow
File-type association (FTA)
Module 7 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
7.03
To become familiar with different application icon access methods
Featured App Groups Shortcut integration Self-Service Mode
Module 7 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
7.04
To become familiar with the HDX Monitor
Introduction to the HDX Monitor
Module 7 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Section 8: Printing with XenApp and XenDesktop
8.01
Introduction into Types of Printers and the different Printing Scenarios
Printing Scenarios (endpoint) Printing Scenarios (VDA) Printer Type: Client Attached Printer Type: Client Mapped Printer Type: VDA Attached Printer Type: VDA Mapped Printing Provisioning
Module 8 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2015/08/21/xenappxendesktop-7-6-networkprinting-considerations/ http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-printlanding/xad-print-example.html
8.02
Introduction into Job Routing Scenarios
Print Job Routing
Module 8 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/pages/printing-graphics
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Introduction to Drivers, Features and tools
Printer Drivers Print Driver Mapping Universal Print Driver Universal Printer Universal Print Server StressPrinters Tool Print detective Tool UPD tool
Module 8 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/pages/printing-graphics
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Section 9: Citrix Profile Management
9.01
Introduction to User Profile Types, Optimization through UPM & following MS best Practice with Folder Redirection
Profile Types Citrix Profile Management Profile Management Migration Process User Store Folder Redirection
Module 9 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-settings-wrapper/xad-policiessettings-pm/xad-policies-settings-pm-profile-handling.html
9.02
To become familiar with UPM features
Configure Groups Inclusion / Exclusion Profile Caching Active Write Back Profile Streaming
Module 9 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Section 10: Managing the XenApp/XenDesktop Site
10.01
Describe the Roles, Scopes, and Reporting capabilities of the Studio
Explanation of a Delegated Administrator Use Case for Delegated Administrators Requirements for Delegated Administrators Explanation the User Requirements Introduction to Roles Built In Roles Building Custom Roles Introduction to Scopes Built In Scopes Building Custom Scopes Building a Custom Administrator
Module 10 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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10.02
Describe the Delegated Administration and Configuration Logging Reports
Explanation of Delegated Administration Reports Delegated Administrator Report Options Explanation of Configuration Logging Reports Configuration Logging Report Options
Module 10 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2013/12/09/xendesktop-7-director-andconfiguration-logging/ http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-monitor-article/xad-config-logging-about/xad-config-loggingmanage.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX138132 https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-monitorarticle/xad-config-logging-about/xad-config-logging-manage.html
10.03
Provide a High-Level overview for PowerShell integration with XA/XD and give a few basic cmdlet uses
Introduction to PowerShell Architecture How the PowerShell Layer Benefits the Site How PowerShell Benefits the Management of the Site PowerShell vs. Studio Introduction to Using PowerShell PowerShell Service Modules Using the Get Command
Module 10 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/content/dam/docs/en-us/provisioning-services/76/downloads/PowerShellProgramGuide7-6.pdf
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Section 11: XenApp/XenDesktop Site Redundancy Considerations
11.01
Considerations when a component fails and the impact to the environment which leads to Redundancy
What happens if the Citrix License Server fails? License Server Unrecoverable Worse Case Scenario What happens if the server hosting the Site Database fails? Site Database Server Unrecoverable Worse Case Scenario What happens if the Delivery Controller fails? Delivery Controller Server Unrecoverable Worse Case Scenario What happens if the StoreFront Server fails? StoreFront Server Unrecoverable Worse Case Scenario So how to we ensure that a single server failure doesn't begin down the condition from the component? Another Byproduct of Redundancy How much redundancy do we need?
Module 11 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/licensing/11-12-1/lic-architecture.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX135207 https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/3/integrate-with-netscaler-andnetscaler-gateway/load-balancing-with-netscaler.html
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11.02
Present the methods of redundancy for the main Citrix focused components: License Server; Site Database Server; Delivery Controller Server; StoreFront Server
Citrix License Server Redundancy How to Make the License Server Component Redundant Identical License Server Multiple License Servers Site Database Server Redundancy How to Make the Site Database Server Component Redundant SQL Always On SQL Mirroring SQL Clustering Delivery Controller Server How to Make the Delivery Controller Server Component Redundant StoreFront Server Redundancy How to Make the StoreFront Server Component Redundant Server Groups Server Groups Considerations
Module 11 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/de-de/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/cds-sdk-wrapperrho/xad-commands/citrix-broker-admin-v2-wrapper-xd76/getbrokercontroller-xd76.html https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2015/02/12/making-the-citrix-license-servertruly-highly-available/ https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/cds-sdk-wrapperrho/xad-commands/citrix-broker-admin-v2-wrapper-xd76/get-brokerleasexd76.html https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/cds-sdk-wrapperrho/xad-commands/citrix-broker-admin-v2-wrapper-xd76/set-brokersitexd76.html https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-connection-leasing.html https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh510230.aspx https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease/xad-controller-intro/xad-controller-change.html https://www.citrix.com/content/dam/citrix/en_us/documents/productssolutions/citrix-netscaler-and-citrix-xendesktop-7-deployment-guide.pdf https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/3/integrate-with-netscaler-andnetscaler-gateway/load-balancing-with-netscaler.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX207162
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Section 12: XenApp/XenDesktop Site Basic Network Security Considerations
12.01
Introducing Citrix Admin simple tasks to increase Security, sometimes industry or company dependent
General Network Security Expectations Network Topology Security Network Topology Security Considerations
Module 12 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX200415
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12.02
Explain the role of a Trusted CA and reinforcement of installing a CA
The Value of a Trusted Certificate Authority Self-Signed Certificates Review of machines in which the certificates have been installed in the lab environment
Module 12 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
12.03
Introduce the concept of Beacon Points
What are StoreFront Beacons? How are StoreFront Beacon Points Used? What is the default internal Beacon Point? What is the default external Beacon Point? How do you configure Citrix Receiver to access a Beacon Point?
Module 12 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/3-6/integrate-with-netscaler-andnetscaler-gateway/sf-configure-beacon.html https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX206009 http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/receiver/windows/4-3/ica-overview-receiverconfig/ica-import-icaclient-template-v2.html
12.04
Introduce the reasons for XML Service Trust and how to configure
An Introduction to the XML Service Trust Features that require a XML Service Trust Smart Access Pass-Through Authentication Smart Card Authentication How to Configure an XML Service Trust
Module 12 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127945?_ga=1.119460553.1792716913 .1420195523 https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX139415
12.05
Explain the role of the NSG
Why secure HDX traffic? What is the NetScaler Gateway Introduction to STA Understanding STA step 1 Understanding STA step 2 Understanding STA step 3 HDX Proxy
Module 12 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.citrix.com/content/dam/citrix/en_us/documents/productssolutions/deploying-netscaler-gateway-in-ica-proxy-mode.pdf https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX125364 https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/01/05/patch-management-endpointanalysis-on-netscaler-gateway/
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13.01
Explain the purpose of the Director, Installation platforms, where it's installed, etc.
What is the Director? Where can the Director be installed? Where is the Director should be installed
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.reddit.com/r/Citrix/comments/4q5i9p/check_receiver_version/
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13.02
Provide an introduction into the tabs and basic navigation
Basic Navigation Points of Interest in the Home Page Tabs or Buttons Tabs or Buttons: Trends Tabs or Buttons: Filters
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2014/09/22/citrix-director-trends-explained/ https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2014/10/28/citrix-director-7-6-deep-dive-part4-troubleshooting-machines/ https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2014/11/12/citrix-director-7-6-deep-dive-part6-better-performance-easier-workflows/ http://docs.citrix.com/content/dam/docs/en-us/scom-managementpack/xenapp-and-xendesktop-management-pack/38/downloads/Citrix_MPXAXD_PerformanceOverview.pdf https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX137990 https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2013/09/19/hdx-insight-integration-withdirector/ https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/07/11/scale-and-performance-of-citrixxenapp-and-xendesktops-management-packs-for-scom-explained-tadejrazborsek/
13.03
Explain how to search for a user's session(s) under different permissions and how to interact with said session(s)
Delegated Full Administrator Experience: Search for A Session Delegated Help Desk Administrator Experience: Search for A Session Search for A Session Parameters Viewing a Session Viewing Details about a Session Switching Between Sessions
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
13.04
Explain the session interaction methods
Log Off vs Disconnect Shadow Reset the Personal vDisk Reset the User Profile Process Killing Sending a Message
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR Lab Guide for CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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13.05
Introduction into HDX Insight
What is HDX Insight Appliance Introduction How do I set HDX Insight Up? How does it work? What does HDX Insight add to Director?
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
13.06
Provide an Introduction to the SCOM Management Packs
SCOM Management Packs For XenApp & XenDesktop SCOM Management Packs Features SCOM Management Packs Versions SCOM Management Packs Considerations SCOM Integration with Director Configuration
Module 13 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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Section 14: Introduction to Supporting and Troubleshooting XenApp/XenDesktop
14.01
Provide an introduction to support
The Troubleshooting Experience Support & Troubleshooting An Introductions Citrix Troubleshooting Methodology Using the Citrix Troubleshooting Methodology
Module 14 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease.html
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Provide awareness of how to find if an issue is already known and how to then resolve it
Identify Known and Resolved Issues Citrix Docs Support
Module 14 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6-long-term-servicerelease.html
14.03
Provide awareness of the different Hotfix considerations; and Hotfix Awareness
Hotfixes Explained General Release Limited Release Where do I find hotfixes What is LTSR? What if I don't want LTSR?
Module 14 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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14.04
Provide awareness of a Citrix recommended list of common tools
Introduction to Citrix Common Tools Event Logs Using the XenApp/XenDesktop Management Consoles Using Studio Using Director The Citrix Supportability Pack How to Download The Citrix Supportability Pack Supportability Pack Tool Example: VDA Cleanup Utility Supportability Pack Tool Example: HDX Monitor Supportability Pack Tool Example: Print Detective Supportability Pack Tool Example: Receiver CleanUp Utility Supportability Pack Tool Example: Stress Printers Supportability Pack Tool Example: XDPing Tool Supportability Pack Tool Example: CDF Control Supportability Pack Tool Example: Scout Supportability Pack Tool Review The Citrix Insight Services Citrix Call Home Technology Introduction to Microsoft Common Tools Sysinternals Sysinternals Example: Process Explorer Sysinternals Example: Process Monitor Sysinternals Example: Process Dumps Introduction to More Tools WireShark
Module 14 of CXD-210 XenApp and XenDesktop Administration 7.6 LTSR
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