Course Objectives
Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
How to install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors
Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines to on-premises resource locations as well as in Microsoft Azure using MCS
Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
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Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.x in an on-premises environment moving to the Citrix Cloud and deploying their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads on Microsoft Azure.
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Agenda
1 - Introduction to Citrix Cloud
- What is Citrix Cloud
- Citrix Cloud Services
- Citrix Cloud Operation and Architecture
- Citrix Cloud Administration
2 - Citrix Cloud Connectors
- Cloud Connector Architecture
- Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors
- Securing Citrix Cloud Connectors
- Citrix Cloud with Multiple Domains
3 - Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment Models
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service with On-Premises Resources
- Configuring the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
- Delivering Apps and Desktop to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources with MCS
4 - Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
- Citrix Studio and Director
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Remote PowerShell SDK
- Managing Multiple Resource Locations
- Using PVS with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Services
5 - Providing Access in Citrix Cloud
- Selecting Between Workspace Experience and On-premises StoreFront
- Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations
- User Authentication
6 - Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud
- Citrix Smart Tools
- Cloud Connector Operations
- Monitoring your Environment
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)
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
9 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Azure Overview
- Defining IAAS
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Azure Deployment Models
- Azure Fundamentals Review
- Azure Management
- Azure Locations
10 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Integration with Azure Active Directory
- Active Directory Basics
- Active Directory Usage
- Connecting On-premises Active Directory to Azure
- Azure Role Based Access Control
- Azure Locations
11 - Connecting to Microsoft Azure
- Azure Connectivity
- Cloud Connectors in Azure
- Creating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Host Connections to Azure
12 - Deploying Apps and Desktops using Machine Creation Services
- Master Image Preparation
- Machine Creation Services in Azure
- Considerations for Deploying onto Azure
13 - Providing Access to End Users
- StoreFront Locations
- NetScaler Locations
- Multiple Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Zones in Azure Regions
14 - Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure
- Maintaining Infrastructure
- Maintaining Resources
- Power Management
15 - Plan for a Successful POC