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Explore Session Recording, SmartAccess and SmartControl, smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service, backups and disaster recovery, and multi-zone and multi-site Citrix CVAD, formerly XenDesktop, architectures in this course.
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Explore Session Recording, SmartAccess and SmartControl, smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service, backups and disaster recovery, and multi-zone and multi-site Citrix CVAD, formerly XenDesktop, architectures in this course.
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Explore Session Recording, SmartAccess and SmartControl, smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service, backups and disaster recovery, and multi-zone and multi-site Citrix CVAD, formerly XenDesktop, architectures in this course.
In this eighth course out of nine, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD): Explore Advanced Management, you'll begin by implementing Session Recording to keep an eye on user activities in their sessions. Then, you'll explore SmartAccess and SmartControl along with smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service for advanced authentication and configuration control. Next, you'll discover at an architectural level the requirements for CVAD environment backups and preparations for disaster recovery. Finally, you'll expand your site into multiple geographic regions by exploring multi-zone and multi-site architectures. By the end of this course, you'll have more of the skills needed for building a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment.
Register for this course and see more details by visiting:
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What's inside
Syllabus
Course Overview
Introduction
Configure Session Recording
Explore SmartAccess and SmartControl
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Syllabus
Course Overview
Introduction
Configure Session Recording
Explore SmartAccess and SmartControl
Read more
Explore Smart Cards and Federated Authentication Service
Explore Backups and Disaster Recovery
Explore Multi-zone and Multi-site Architectures
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Examines advanced security and configuration tools like smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service
Explores the requirements for backups and disaster recovery, essential for ensuring business continuity
Teaches multi-zone and multi-site architectures, valuable for businesses expanding their Citrix environment globally
Suitable for experienced Citrix administrators seeking to advance their skills in advanced management
Taught by Greg Shields, an experienced instructor in Citrix technologies
Part of a series of nine courses on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, recommended to take the entire series for a comprehensive understanding
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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 Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD): Explore Advanced Management with these
activities:
Follow Online Tutorials on Federated Authentication Service
Show steps
Supplement your learning by following online tutorials on the Federated Authentication Service, enhancing your understanding of its configuration and implementation.
Show steps
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Search for reputable online tutorials
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Follow the tutorials, taking notes and practicing the concepts
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Test your understanding by implementing the configurations in a lab environment
Attend a Workshop on SmartAccess and SmartControl
Show steps
Attend a workshop on SmartAccess and SmartControl to deepen your understanding of advanced authentication and configuration control techniques.
Browse courses on
SmartAccess
Show steps
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Research and identify a relevant workshop
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Register and attend the workshop
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Actively participate in hands-on exercises and discussions
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Network with other attendees and industry experts
Host a Study Group on Multi-Zone Architectures
Show steps
Host a study group to discuss and explore multi-zone architectures, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.
Show steps
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Invite classmates or colleagues to participate
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Choose a meeting time and location
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Prepare discussion topics and materials
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Facilitate the study group, encouraging active participation
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Configure Session Recording in Multiple Environments
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Configure Session Recording in multiple environments to gain hands-on experience and reinforce your understanding of its implementation.
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Create multiple CVAD environments with varying configurations
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Configure Session Recording in each environment, adjusting settings as needed
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Test and verify that Session Recording is functioning properly in all environments
Compile Resources on CVAD Multi-Site Architectures
Show steps
Compile a comprehensive collection of resources, including documentation, articles, and videos, on CVAD multi-site architectures, expanding your knowledge base.
Show steps
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Search for relevant resources online
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Review and select high-quality resources
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Organize and categorize the resources logically
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Share the compilation with classmates or colleagues
Mentor a Peer on Smart Card Authentication
Show steps
Offer guidance and support to a classmate or colleague on implementing and troubleshooting smart card authentication, reinforcing your understanding.
Browse courses on
Smart Cards
Show steps
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Identify a peer who needs assistance
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Share your knowledge and experience
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Provide hands-on support in configuring and testing smart card authentication
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Evaluate the progress and provide feedback
Design a Disaster Recovery Plan for CVAD
Show steps
Create a detailed disaster recovery plan for your CVAD environment to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or outages.
Browse courses on
Backups
Show steps
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Identify critical components and dependencies of your CVAD environment
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Develop a comprehensive backup strategy for all critical data
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Establish procedures for restoring the environment from backups in case of a disaster
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Test and verify the disaster recovery plan regularly
Contribute to an Open Source Project on CVAD
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Make significant contributions to an open source project related to CVAD, demonstrating your understanding and enhancing the community.
Show steps
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Identify a suitable open source project
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Review the project's documentation and codebase
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Propose and develop enhancements or fixes
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Submit your contributions for review
Follow Online Tutorials on Federated Authentication Service
Show steps
Supplement your learning by following online tutorials on the Federated Authentication Service, enhancing your understanding of its configuration and implementation.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for reputable online tutorials
- Follow the tutorials, taking notes and practicing the concepts
- Test your understanding by implementing the configurations in a lab environment
Attend a Workshop on SmartAccess and SmartControl
Show steps
Attend a workshop on SmartAccess and SmartControl to deepen your understanding of advanced authentication and configuration control techniques.
Browse courses on
SmartAccess
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research and identify a relevant workshop
- Register and attend the workshop
- Actively participate in hands-on exercises and discussions
- Network with other attendees and industry experts
Host a Study Group on Multi-Zone Architectures
Show steps
Host a study group to discuss and explore multi-zone architectures, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Invite classmates or colleagues to participate
- Choose a meeting time and location
- Prepare discussion topics and materials
- Facilitate the study group, encouraging active participation
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Configure Session Recording in Multiple Environments
Show steps
Configure Session Recording in multiple environments to gain hands-on experience and reinforce your understanding of its implementation.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create multiple CVAD environments with varying configurations
- Configure Session Recording in each environment, adjusting settings as needed
- Test and verify that Session Recording is functioning properly in all environments
Compile Resources on CVAD Multi-Site Architectures
Show steps
Compile a comprehensive collection of resources, including documentation, articles, and videos, on CVAD multi-site architectures, expanding your knowledge base.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for relevant resources online
- Review and select high-quality resources
- Organize and categorize the resources logically
- Share the compilation with classmates or colleagues
Mentor a Peer on Smart Card Authentication
Show steps
Offer guidance and support to a classmate or colleague on implementing and troubleshooting smart card authentication, reinforcing your understanding.
Browse courses on
Smart Cards
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a peer who needs assistance
- Share your knowledge and experience
- Provide hands-on support in configuring and testing smart card authentication
- Evaluate the progress and provide feedback
Design a Disaster Recovery Plan for CVAD
Show steps
Create a detailed disaster recovery plan for your CVAD environment to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or outages.
Browse courses on
Backups
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify critical components and dependencies of your CVAD environment
- Develop a comprehensive backup strategy for all critical data
- Establish procedures for restoring the environment from backups in case of a disaster
- Test and verify the disaster recovery plan regularly
Contribute to an Open Source Project on CVAD
Show steps
Make significant contributions to an open source project related to CVAD, demonstrating your understanding and enhancing the community.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a suitable open source project
- Review the project's documentation and codebase
- Propose and develop enhancements or fixes
- Submit your contributions for review
Career center
Learners who complete Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD): Explore Advanced Management will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
IT Architect
IT Architect
An IT Architect designs and implements an organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring IT Architects who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to design and implement virtual desktop and application solutions.
Virtualization Architect
Virtualization Architect
A Virtualization Architect designs and implements virtualization solutions for an organization's IT infrastructure. This course may be useful for aspiring Virtualization Architects who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to design and implement virtual desktop and application environments.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer designs, implements, and manages an organization's computer systems, including servers, desktops, and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring Systems Engineers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to provision and manage virtual desktops and applications in a production environment.
Virtualization Engineer
Virtualization Engineer
A Virtualization Engineer designs, implements, and manages virtualized IT environments. This course may be useful for aspiring Virtualization Engineers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to create and manage virtual desktop and application environments.
Technical Architect
Technical Architect
A Technical Architect designs and implements an organization's technical solutions, including hardware, software, and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring Technical Architects who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to design and implement virtual desktop and application solutions.
Security Engineer
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer designs and implements security measures for an organization's IT systems. This course may be useful for aspiring Security Engineers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to implement security features such as session recording, smart card authentication, and disaster recovery.
Network Engineer
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer designs, implements, and manages an organization's computer networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls. This course may be useful for aspiring Network Engineers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to provision and manage virtual desktops and applications over a network.
Cloud Security Architect
Cloud Security Architect
A Cloud Security Architect designs and implements security measures for cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for aspiring Cloud Security Architects who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to implement security features such as session recording, smart card authentication, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator manages and maintains an organization's computer systems, including servers, desktops, and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring Systems Administrators who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to provision and manage virtual desktops and applications in a production environment.
Network Administrator
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator manages an organization's computer networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls. This course may be useful for aspiring Network Administrators who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to provision and manage virtual desktops and applications over a network.
IT Manager
IT Manager
An IT Manager plans, implements, and manages an organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring IT Managers who want to learn about Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) for managing virtual desktops and applications in an enterprise environment.
IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager
An IT Project Manager plans, executes, and manages IT projects. This course may be useful for aspiring IT Project Managers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to implement virtual desktop and application solutions.
Security Analyst
Security Analyst
A Security Analyst monitors and analyzes an organization's IT systems for security threats and vulnerabilities. This course may be useful for aspiring Security Analysts who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to implement security features such as session recording, smart card authentication, and disaster recovery.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer implements and manages the software development lifecycle, including build, deployment, and monitoring. This course may be useful for aspiring DevOps Engineers who want to learn about using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) to provision and manage virtual desktops and applications for development and testing environments.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for aspiring Cloud Architects who want to learn about Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) for managing cloud-based virtual desktops and applications.
For more career information including salaries, visit:
OpenCourser.com/course/hnp9d8/citrix
Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD): Explore Advanced Management.
Provides guidance on troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. It covers a wide range of topics, including common problems, error messages, and solutions.
Can assist you in developing a solid foundation in cloud computing concepts, platforms, and applications.
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Provides a foundational understanding of computer networks and their underlying principles. It serves as a valuable prerequisite for courses on virtualization and cloud computing.
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Offers a high-level overview of virtualization technologies, including their benefits, challenges, and industry trends. It provides a broader context for understanding the role of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
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Provides you with a comprehensive overview of the concepts, technologies, and architectures of cloud computing.
This hands-on guide will help you deploy cloud computing in your organization.
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174 hours
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Intermediate
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Instructor
Greg Shields
Language
English
Good to know
Examines advanced security and configuration tools like smart cards and the Federated Authentication Service
Explores the requirements for backups and disaster recovery, essential for ensuring business continuity
Teaches multi-zone and multi-site architectures, valuable for businesses expanding their Citrix environment globally
Suitable for experienced Citrix administrators seeking to advance their skills in advanced management
Taught by Greg Shields, an experienced instructor in Citrix technologies
Part of a series of nine courses on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, recommended to take the entire series for a comprehensive understanding
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