Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Architect Design Solutions (CWS-415) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Methodology & Assessment

  • Methodology
  • Business Drivers
  • User Segmentation
  • Application Assessment
  • Capabilities Assessment

Module 2: User Layer

  • Endpoints & Peripherals
  • Citrix Workspace App
  • Network Connectivity

Module 3: Access Layer

  • Access Matrix*
  • Access Layer Architecture Design Considerations
  • StoreFront Store Design
  • Scalability and Redundancy

Module 4: Resource Layer - Images

  • FlexCast Model Assignment*
  • Virtual Delivery Agent Machine Scalability
  • Virtual Delivery Agent Machine Security
  • Provisioning Strategy / Image Management

Module 5: Resource Layer - Applications and Personalization

  • Application Delivery
  • Profiles
  • Policies
  • Printing*

Module 6: Control Layer

  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Design
  • Machine Catalogs & Delivery Groups*
  • Site Management Considerations
  • Control Layer Scalability & High Availability
  • Control Layer Security

Module 7: Hardware/Compute Layer

  • Assessment Considerations for Hardware & Hypervisor Selection
  • Cluster / Resource Pool Design
  • Hardware / Compute Layer Sizing
  • Storage
  • Datacenter Networking
  • Security

Module 8: Maintaining an App Layering Environment

  • Multiple Location Considerations - Introduction
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Access
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Image Management
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Profiles & Data
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Printing
  • Multiple Location Considerations - Control Layer

Module 9: Disaster Recovery

  • Disaster Recovery - Levels
  • Disaster Recovery - Strategy
  • Disaster Recovery – Process

*Optional content based on instructor criteria