Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud (CXD-250)

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Cloud

• What is Citrix Cloud
• Citrix Cloud Services
• Citrix Cloud Operation and Architecture
• Citrix Cloud Administration

Module 2: Citrix Cloud Connectors

• Cloud Connector Architecture
• Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors
• Securing Citrix Cloud Connectors
• Citrix Cloud with Multiple Domains

Module 3: Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

• Citrix Virtual Apps and
• Desktops 7.1x Deployment Models
• Citrix Virtual Apps and
• Desktops 7.1x Service with On-Premises Resources
• Configuring the Citrix Virtual Apps and
• Desktops 7.1x Service
• Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources with MCS

Module 4: Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

• Citrix Studio and Director
• Citrix Virtual Apps and
• Desktops 7.1x Remote PowerShell SDK
• Managing Multiple Resource Locations
• Using PVS with the Citrix Virtual Apps and
• Desktops 7.1x Services

Module 5: Providing Access in Citrix Cloud

• Selecting Between Workspace Experience and On-premises StoreFront
• Consideration for Citrix Gateway Locations
• User Authentication

Module 6: Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud

• Citrix Smart Tools
• Cloud Connector Operations
• Monitoring your Environment

Module 7: Public Cloud Considerations

• General Public Cloud Considerations
• Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location (Lecture only)
• Amazon Web Services as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location (Lecture only)

Module 8: On-Premises Migration to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

• Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
• Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
• Migrating Policies and Settings
• Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud