Course Description

This course is designed for students with previous experience with XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises. You will learn how to navigate the move from XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises to the Citrix Cloud. Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Cloud and the Cloud Connector. You will gain an understanding of the many services available in Citrix Cloud and understand the considerations for migrating resources to a public cloud. If you are planning or considering a move to the Citrix Cloud, this course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills to understand, manage, and deliver a successful migration.

Note: This course is based on XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x CR (Current Release) and Citrix Cloud services including the hands-on labs. The Citrix Cloud services are updated frequently with new features and improvements and as such, course content may not always reflect the latest features.

Target Audience

Aimed at IT Professionals who are responsible for migrating or supporting some or all of their on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service on Citrix Cloud.

Performance-Based Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Describe the architecture and communications of the Citrix Cloud
• Understand the differences between XenApp and XenDesktop on-premises and the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
• Describe the services and resources available through Citrix Cloud
• Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
• Deliver app and desktop resources to on-premises resource locations
• Understand considerations for StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway locations with Citrix Cloud
• Migrate existing on-premises XenApp and XenDesktop infrastructure to the Citrix Cloud
• Understand considerations for migrating resources to a public cloud

Pre-requisites

It is recommended that students meet the following prerequisites:

• Familiarity of basic cloud services concepts

Suggested prerequisite:

• CWS-215 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud

Course Content

Introduction to Citrix Cloud

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

Citrix Cloud Connectors

Cloud Connector Architecture
Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors

Introduction to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

XenApp and XenDesktop Deployment Models
XenApp and XenDesktop Service with On-Premises Resources
Configuring the XenApp and XenDesktop Service
Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources

Managing the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

• Citrix Studio and Director
• XenApp and XenDesktop Remote PowerShell SDK
• Managing Multiple Resource Locations
• Using PVS with the XenApp and XenDesktop Services

Providing Access with StoreFront and NetScaler in Citrix Cloud

• Consideration for StoreFront Locations
• Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations
• Configuring StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway Access in Citrix Cloud

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)

On-Premises Migration to the XenApp and XenDesktop Service

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