Course Overview
In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix DaaS deployment and how to migrate to Citrix DaaS from an on-premises This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliverProduct Versions Covered: Citrix DaaS, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2402 LTSR
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix DaaS.
- Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors.
- Create Citrix DaaS workloads.
- Deliver app and desktop resources to users.
- Migrate existing on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure to Citrix Cloud.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Strong foundational knowledge of:
- Windows Server and Desktop operating systems.
- Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Citrix DaaS
New Citrix Workspace Packaging
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - On-Premises Site
What is Citrix Cloud?
Why Citrix DaaS?
What is a Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS?
Citrix Cloud Administration
Module 2: Citrix DaaS Architecture, Security, and Operations
Architecture and Deployment Options
Citrix DaaS Security
Citrix DaaS Operations
Module 3: Citrix Cloud Connectors
Cloud Connector Architecture
Cloud Connector Services and Communications Overview
Cloud Connector Operations in a Resource Location
Cloud Connector Resiliency
Installing, Updating, and Removing Cloud Connectors
Supported Domain Scenarios for Cloud Connectors
Securing Cloud Connector Communications
Local Host Cache (LHC)
Citrix Cloud Connector vs Delivery Controller Operations
Module 4: Citrix DaaS Resource Locations
Citrix DaaS Resource Locations
Citrix DaaS Hosting Connections
Zones
Module 5: Active Directory, Authentication, and Authorization
Active Directory Design Options
Desktops from Non-Domain Joined VDAs
Citrix Federated Authentication Service and Identity Provider Services
Module 6: Provisioning VDA Workloads and Delivering Resources
Master Images
Machine Creation Services (MCS) in Citrix DaaS
Citrix Provisioning in Citrix DaaS
Machine Catalogs
Delivery Groups
Module 7: Provide Access in Citrix Cloud
Selecting Between Citrix digital workspace experience and StoreFront
Citrix StoreFront and Citrix digital workspace experience Communications
Selecting Between Citrix Gateway Service and On-Premises Citrix Gateway
Access Layer Communications
User Authentication
Module 8: Citrix DaaS Administration
Citrix Cloud Manage and Monitor
Delegated Administration
Citrix DaaS Remote PowerShell Software Development Kit
Manage Multiple Resource Locations
Module 9: Public Cloud Considerations
General Public Cloud Considerations
Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machines in a Public Cloud
Microsoft Azure as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location
Amazon Web Services as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location
Google Cloud as a Citrix DaaS Resource Location
Module 10: Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud
Citrix Cloud Connector Support
Updating and Rolling Back Machine Catalogs
VDA Restore
Citrix Self-Help Strategy
Monitor Your Environment
Module 11: Migrating to Citrix DaaS from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
Citrix Automated Configuration Tool
Citrix Image Portability Service
