Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR) (CVAD-201)

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Course Overview

How prepared is your team to manage a modern virtual desktop environment at scale? Citrix reports that 98% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to power secure and flexible work for thousands of users.

As organizations upgrade to the 2402 LTSR release, many IT professionals face a steep learning curve, risking costly downtime, configuration errors, and security issues. Without hands-on experience and up-to-date skills, managing Citrix deployments can feel overwhelming.

The Administration 2402 LTSR (CVAD-201) Training Course closes that gap with step-by-step, instructor-led training. You will install, configure, manage, and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2402 LTSR. You will be ready to deliver seamless virtual experiences and pursue the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) credential.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR architecture and core components
  • Deploy, install, and configure a secure Citrix environment
  • Provision and manage workloads using Machine Creation Services (MCS)
  • Deliver reliable application and desktop access for users
  • Manage policies, printing, profiles, and HDX features for an optimized user experience
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and secure Citrix deployments
  • Prepare for the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) exam

Who Should Attend?

Administrators and Engineers
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (CVAD-201) training? Is it worth it?

The Administration (2402 LTSR) (CVAD-201) course teaches IT professionals to deploy, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2402 LTSR environments. It is a direct pathway to the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) certification. Earning Citrix certification can boost your salary; PayScale reports CCA-V certified administrators earn up to 15% more than non-certified peers.

How does CVAD-201 training help me prepare for the Citrix CCA-V certification exam?

This course aligns with the Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA-V) exam objectives, covering all the essential topics and hands-on skills you need to pass the certification exam with confidence.

Will this Citrix training help me with real-world tasks, like provisioning workloads and managing user experience?

Yes. The course includes labs on Machine Creation Services (MCS), policy management, HDX optimization, printing, and user profile management, key skills you’ll use every day as a Citrix administrator or engineer.

Does this course cover best practices for Citrix security and site management?

Absolutely. You’ll learn to configure admin and XML service security, secure HDX external traffic, manage delegated administration, and implement monitoring and troubleshooting tools to safeguard your environment.

How will this Citrix certification training help me advance my IT career?

Achieving CCA-V certification demonstrates your skills to employers, opens up new job opportunities, and is recognized as a standard for Citrix virtualization expertise across industries.

Course Prerequisites

This course requires a strong foundational knowledge of: Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. In addition, you will need a strong knowledge of Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking and Hypervisors.

Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops & Architecture

  • Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR Refresh - What's New
  • Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities
  • Hosting Platform Considerations: Architecture By Layers
  • Connection Flow Process Introduction

Module 2: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Considerations

  • Pre-Deployment Considerations
  • Citrix Licensing Setup
  • Delivery Controller Setup
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site Setup
  • Redundancy Considerations

Module 3: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Images

  • Master Image Creation Methods
  • Master Image Requirements

Module 4: Provisioning Workloads: VDA and Master Image Prep

  • Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
  • Provisioning Methods and Considerations
  • Machine Creation Services - Deep Dive
  • MCS Environment Considerations

Module 5: - Providing Access to End Users

  • StoreFront Overview
  • StoreFront Beacons
  • Citrix Workspace app
  • StoreFront Features

Module 6: Managing the User Experience

  • Citrix Policies - Methods to Manage Policies
  • Citrix HDX Features - Using Policies

Module 7: Published App and Desktop

  • Presentation and Management
  • Published App Properties
  • Server OS Published App Optimizations
  • Published App Presentation
  • Application Groups
  • Apps and Desktops Presentation

Module 8: Printing for User Sessions

  • Printing Concepts and Printer Provisioning
  • Printer Drivers
  • Print Environment - Considerations

Module 9: Profile Management

  • User Profiles - Introduction and Considerations
  • Configuring Citrix Profile Management
  • Profile Containers - VHDX-based Policies

Module 10: Manage the Site

  • Studio & Web Studio
  • Delegated Administration
  • Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Power Management Considerations
  • Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machine

Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

  • Basic Security Considerations
  • Citrix Admin Security Considerations
  • XML Service Security Considerations
  • Secure HDX External Traffic

Module 12: Citrix Workspace app Deployment and Configuration

  • Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

Module 13: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

  • Citrix Director Introduction
  • Monitor and Interact with User Sessions
  • Published Apps Analysis
  • Monitor the Machines Running the VDA
  • Site Specific Common Monitoring
  • Alerts and Notifications
  • Optimize Citrix Director Monitoring with Citrix
  • Application Delivery Management

Module 14: Manage - Supporting and Troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Workloads

  • Introduction to Supporting a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site
  • A List of Common Tools
  • Common Tasks for Proactive Administration

Module 15: Optimize - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment

  • Optimizing VDAs - Citrix Optimizer
  • Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview
  • HDX Optimization
 

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