• Overview of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Components
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Features and Resource Capabilities
• Hosting Platform Considerations
• Connection Flow Process Introduction

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

• Master Image Creation Methods
• Master Image Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Delegated Administration
• Use PowerShell with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Power Management Considerations

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

• Citrix Workspace Deployment and Configuration

• 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
• Citrix Analytics Introduction
• Prepare to use Citrix Analytics
• Types of Analytics

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

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

• What is Citrix Cloud?
• Why Citrix DaaS?
• Migration from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS
• Citrix Cloud Administration

A: CWS-215 training is designed for IT professionals, administrators, and consultants who are responsible for deploying and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7. It is suitable for individuals who have a basic understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops concepts and want to enhance their deployment and administration skills.

A: To make the most of CWS-215 training, participants should have a basic understanding of networking concepts, Windows Server and Active Directory administration, and familiarity with virtualization concepts. Knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops fundamentals is recommended but not mandatory.

A: The training covers a range of topics related to the deployment and administration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7, including:

• Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 architecture
• Installing and configuring Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Delivery Controller
• Deploying and managing Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) machines
• Managing applications and desktops using Delivery Groups
• User session and connection management
• Citrix policies and profiles configuration
• Application and desktop provisioning
• Monitoring and troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments

A: The duration of the CWS-215 training course may vary depending on the training provider. Typically, it is a multi-day instructor-led course that spans several days. The exact duration and schedule can be obtained from the Citrix training website or the training provider offering the course.

A: Participants of CWS-215 training receive comprehensive course materials, including a student workbook and access to the Citrix training lab environment. The lab environment allows participants to gain hands-on experience with deploying and administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.

A: Yes, there is an exam associated with CWS-215 training. It is known as the “Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)” exam. Successful completion of the exam leads to the CCA-V certification, which validates your skills and knowledge in deploying and administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.