Citrix: Provisioning and Delivering Published Resources with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS from Pluralsight

This course will show you the intricacies of provisioning and delivering resources in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, as well as Citrix DaaS deployments.

In the ever-evolving realm of IT, the efficient provisioning and delivery of published resources is a critical challenge for organizations relying on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS. In this course, Citrix: Provisioning and Delivering Published Resources with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS, you’ll learn the expertise to address this vital need. First, you'll explore diverse application and desktop delivery methods, laying the groundwork for effective resource distribution. Next, you'll delve into the intricacies of master images, understanding how they drive consistency and scalability. Finally, you'll learn how to create published app and desktop resources with delivery groups, ensuring users have efficient access to virtualized resources. By the end of this course, you'll possess the skills and knowledge required to master the provisioning and delivery of published resources, enhancing your organization's ability to provide reliable and scalable access to applications and desktops in the dynamic landscape of IT.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Citrix Application and Desktop Delivery Methods

Provisioning Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent Workloads with Machine Creation Services (MCS)

Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) Catalog Creation Process

Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) Catalog Management

Publishing Citrix Resources with Delivery Groups

Managing Citrix Applications

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Teaches skills, knowledge, and/or tools that are highly relevant to industry

Examines modern methods of provisioning and delivering published resources in Citrix

Develops core skills for working with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS

Taught by Ben Bartels, who is recognized for his work in Citrix and virtualization

This course may require students to come in with some background knowledge in Citrix

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Citrix: Provisioning and Delivering Published Resources with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS with these activities:

Review Citrix Provisioning and Delivery Concepts

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Refresh your understanding of Citrix provisioning and delivery concepts to establish a solid foundation for the course.

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Review course description and objectives.
Read relevant sections in the course textbook or online resources on Citrix provisioning and delivery.
Complete any pre-course assessments or quizzes to identify areas for improvement.

Review Course Description

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This course teaches students how to provision and deliver applications and desktop resources using Citrix tools. Review the course description to identify the key learning objectives and their relevance to your current knowledge base.

Browse courses on Citrix Virtual Apps

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Read the course description thoroughly
Identify the key learning objectives
Consider how these objectives align with your existing knowledge and skills

Review Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Fundamentals

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Get up to speed on the basics of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to lay a solid foundation for this course.

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Read the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops documentation
Watch tutorial videos on YouTube or Pluralsight
Take a free online course or workshop

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Review Virtualization Concepts

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Reinforce your understanding of core virtualization concepts to build a strong foundation for the course.

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Review fundamental concepts of virtualization, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and resource management.
Explore the benefits and use cases of server and desktop virtualization.
Compare and contrast different virtualization solutions, such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and VMware vSphere.

Practice Provisioning Virtual Desktops with MCS

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Reinforce your knowledge of MCS by completing practice drills on provisioning virtual desktops.

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Find online practice exercises or platforms that provide MCS provisioning scenarios.
Practice provisioning virtual desktops using MCS.
Troubleshoot and resolve common issues that may arise during provisioning.

Explore Citrix Resource Provisioning

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The course covers various methods for delivering applications and desktops, including Machine Creation Services (MCS). Follow guided tutorials and documentation to familiarize yourself with MCS and its role in resource provisioning.

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Search for tutorials on Citrix MCS
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials
Experiment with different MCS configurations

Explore Citrix Machine Creation Services

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Deepen your understanding of MCS and its role in provisioning and delivering virtual resources in the Citrix environment.

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Follow guided tutorials on creating and managing MCS catalogs.
Explore the different options and configurations available for MCS.
Troubleshoot common issues related to MCS deployment and management.

Explore Citrix Delivery Group Management

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Deepen your understanding of Citrix Delivery Group management to effectively provision and deliver published resources.

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Follow online tutorials or documentation on Citrix Delivery Group management.
Practice creating and managing delivery groups in a Citrix environment.
Experiment with different delivery group settings to understand their impact on resource availability and performance.

Practice Publishing Citrix Resources with Delivery Groups

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Reinforce your understanding of how to publish Citrix resources by completing practice exercises and simulations.

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Find practice drills on Citrix resource publishing
Complete the drills to practice creating and managing delivery groups
Simulate application and desktop delivery scenarios

Practice Creating Published Resources

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Strengthen your practical skills in creating and managing published resources to optimize app and desktop delivery for your users.

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Perform hands-on exercises to create published applications using Delivery Groups.
Configure settings and policies for published desktops to ensure user satisfaction.
Test and optimize the performance of published resources to enhance the user experience.

Simulate Resource Delivery Scenarios

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To gain practical experience, simulate resource delivery scenarios using Citrix tools like Delivery Groups. Create test environments and configure settings to understand how different configurations impact resource access.

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Set up a test environment with Citrix Virtual Apps or DaaS
Create Delivery Groups and configure resource settings
Simulate user access and monitor performance

Create a Citrix Provisioning Infrastructure

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Gain hands-on experience by setting up a Citrix provisioning infrastructure, including creating master images and configuring MCS.

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Design and plan your Citrix provisioning infrastructure.
Set up a Citrix server and configure MCS.
Create a master image and prepare it for provisioning.
Provision virtual machines using MCS.
Test and verify the functionality of your provisioning infrastructure.

Create a Citrix DaaS Deployment Plan

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Apply your knowledge by creating a comprehensive plan for deploying Citrix DaaS, showcasing your understanding of the key considerations.

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Define the scope and objectives of the deployment
Choose a Citrix DaaS edition and service model
Design the network and infrastructure architecture
Develop a migration strategy
Create a security and compliance plan

Career center

Learners who complete Citrix: Provisioning and Delivering Published Resources with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

IT Manager

An IT Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an organization's technology systems. This course can help IT Managers gain the expertise needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which can improve employee productivity and streamline IT operations.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer systems. This course can help Systems Engineers develop the skills needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which can improve system performance and reliability.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. This course can help Cloud Architects gain the knowledge needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on a cloud platform, which can improve scalability and reduce costs.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer collaborates with developers and operations teams to ensure smooth software delivery. This course can help DevOps Engineers gain the skills needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which can improve collaboration and efficiency.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on technology-related issues. This course can help IT Consultants gain the expertise needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which can help clients improve their IT infrastructure.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator manages and maintains an organization's computer networks. This course can help Network Administrators gain the skills needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops over a network, which can improve network performance and security.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor examines an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations. This course can help IT Auditors gain the knowledge needed to assess the security and compliance of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployments.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's databases. This course may be useful for Database Administrators who want to gain the skills needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on a database platform.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course may be useful for Software Developers who want to gain the skills needed to provision and deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops as part of a software development project.

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IT Support Specialist

An IT Support Specialist provides technical support to users of an organization's IT systems. This course may be useful for IT Support Specialists who want to gain the skills needed to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, executes, and controls projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to gain the knowledge needed to manage projects involving the provisioning and delivery of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business processes and develops solutions to improve efficiency. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to gain the knowledge needed to assess the business benefits of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation. This course may be useful for Technical Writers who want to gain the knowledge needed to document Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployments.

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Sales Engineer

A Sales Engineer provides technical support to customers during the sales process. This course may be useful for Sales Engineers who want to gain the knowledge needed to sell Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops solutions.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager plans and executes marketing campaigns. This course may be useful for Marketing Managers who want to gain the knowledge needed to promote Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops solutions.

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