Course Catalog
Citrix Platform Administration (CTX-202)
Code: CTX-202
Duration: 5 Day
$5000 USD

OVERVIEW

In this course you will learn how to create a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops deployment.

Get hands-on as the course guides you through the architecture, communications, management, installation, and configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to host apps and desktops for your users.

This course is a necessary step in enabling you with the right training and skills, to not only understand, manage, and deliver successfully, but also to make well-informed planning decisions along the way.

This course will replace CVAD-201.

Product Versions Covered: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 (2507 LTSR) for Citrix Private Cloud, Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform customers.

DELIVERY FORMAT

This course is available in the following formats:

Virtual Classroom

Duration: 5 Day

CLASS SCHEDULE

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Jul 27 2026 - Jul 31 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 5 Day

$ 5000

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Aug 10 2026 - Aug 14 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 5 Day

$ 5000

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Aug 31 2026 - Sep 04 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 5 Day

$ 5000

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Sep 14 2026 - Sep 18 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 5 Day

$ 5000

GOALS

After this course participants should be able to:

  • Understand the architecture and communication flows for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 LTSR.
  • Install, configure, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
  • Create Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
  • Deliver single-session and multi-session resources to users.
  • Prepare for Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.
OUTLINE


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

  • Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • New Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Lifecycle
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 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
  • Optimizing VDAs – Citrix Optimizer
  • Citrix Workspace Environment Management Overview

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 Deployment and Configuration
  • StoreFront Features

Module 6: 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 7: Managing the User Experience

  • Citrix Policies – Methods to Manage Policies
  • New Secure Defaults for VDA Functionality
  • Citrix HDX Features – Using Policies
  • HDX Optimization

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

  • Delegated Administration
  • Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Power Management Considerations
  • Using Autoscale to Power Manage Machines

Module 11: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations

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

Module 12: Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Director

  • 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 13: 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
LABS


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  • Labs are provided by Layer8 Training for this course
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Citrix administrators and engineers
PREREQUISITES

Participants need to have a strong foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop operating systems as well as Active Directory, Policies, Profiles, Networking, and Hypervisors.