• Architecture and Technical Overview
• The Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM) Server
• The Process to Create a VM Using App Layering
• The Layered Image Boot Process Flow
• The Citrix App Layering Management Console
• App Layering Connectors

• Create an OS Layer
• How Many OS Layers?
• OS Layer Considerations
• OS Layer Benefits

• Create a Platform Layer
• How Many Platform Layers?
• Platform Layer Considerations
• Platform Layer Types

• Create an App Layer
• How Many App Layers?
• App Layer Considerations
• App Layer Benefits
• How to Update a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Catalog Using Citrix App Layering?

• Elastic App Layering
• Elastic App Layer Use Case
• How Many Elastic Layers?
• Elastic Layer Considerations
• What are User Layers?
• User Layer Requirements
• User Layer Considerations
• User Layer Locations
• User Layer Storage Location Considerations

• Create a Template
• Template Considerations
• Layers Review
• Scenario Walk Through Example to Use App Layering to Plan out Images
• Prepare the Layered Image for MCS
• Use App Layering with MCS

• Layer Priority
• Layer Priority Function
• How to Update Layers
• Layer Update Considerations
• Coordinate and Manage the ELM Server
• ELM Server Backup Considerations
• ELM Multi-Location
• Backups for Layers
• ELM Server Update Considerations
• Layering Anti-Virus
• Layering Microsoft Office
• App Layering Recipes, Documentation and Labs

• Installing and Configuring the ELM Server
• Preparing a Windows Server OS Image
• Creating an OS Layer
• Creating a Platform Layer
• Installing Citrix VDA and Joining Domain
• Creating an App Layer
• Creating an Elastic App Layer
• Configuring a User Layer Repository
• Creating an Image Template
• Creating a Machine Catalog
• Creating a Delivery Group
• Launching the Published Resources
• Exploring Layer Priority and Maintaining an App Layering Environment

A: CWS-221 training is designed for IT professionals, administrators, and consultants who are responsible for deploying and managing application layers using Citrix App Layering. It is suitable for individuals who have a basic understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops concepts and want to enhance their skills in managing application layers.

A: To make the most of CWS-221 training, participants should have a basic understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops concepts and administration. Familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory administration is also beneficial.

A: The training covers a range of topics related to the deployment and administration of Citrix App Layering, including:

• Introduction to Citrix App Layering architecture
• Installing and configuring Citrix App Layering components
• Creating and managing application layers
• Layering desktop and server images
• Integrating app layers with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Packaging and deploying applications using App Layering
• Troubleshooting and maintaining Citrix App Layering environments

A: Participants of CWS-221 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 managing application layers using Citrix App Layering.

A: No, there is no exam associated with the CWS-221 training course. The training is focused on providing practical knowledge and skills for deploying and administering application layers using Citrix App Layering.