CWS-314: Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration
Duration : 2 Days (16 Hours)
CWS-314: Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration
The CWS-231: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration course is tailored for experienced IT professionals. Participants will acquire the skills to build and combine App Layers for efficient management of app and desktop images. They will also learn to implement Workspace Environment Management to enhance log-on times, centralize user settings management, and optimize machine performance. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of managing more complex solutions and advanced features within their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 site. This course is designed to empower IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize and streamline their Citrix environments.
What you’ll learn
- How to configure Workspace Environment Management to
- improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption.
- How to migrate to Workspace Environment Management
- App Layering skills to create and administer OS, platform, application, elastic and user layers.
Versions covered
This course is currently on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7 1912
Intended audience
Built for experienced IT Professionals familiar with Citrix Virtual
Apps and Desktops 7 in an on-premises environment or Citrix
Cloud looking to expand their Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
skills to an advanced level.
Potential students include administrators or engineers responsible
for the Citrix Apps and Desktop 7 Site
Module 1 Introduction to App Layering
- App Layering Introduction
- Architecture and How it Works
Module 2 The OS Layer
Creating an OS Layer
Module 3 The Platform Layer
Creating a Platform Layer
Module 4 The App Layers
Creating App Layers
Module 5 Creating Elastic App and User Layers
- Elastic App Layering
- User Layers
Module 6 Deploying a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Using Templates in App Layering
- Using Layered Images in a Citrix Virtual Apps and
Desktops Site
Module 7 Exploring Layer Priority
Layer Priority
Module 8 Maintaining an App Layering
Environment
- Updating Layers
- Maintaining and Updating the App Layering Environment
- Common App Layering Considerations and Additional
Resources
Module 9 Introduction to Workspace Environment
Management (WEM)
- Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Introduction
- WEM Administration
Module 10 Using WEM to Centralize
Environment Management
- Managing User Resources with WEM
- Managing Profiles with WEM
- Managing Endpoints with the WEM Transformer Feature
Module 11 Using WEM for Performance Optimization
- Optimizing Machine Performance with WEM
- Optimizing User Experience with WEM
Module 12 Using WEM to Secure Environments
WEM Security Features
Module 13 Migrating and Upgrading WEM
- Migrating to WEM
- Upgrading a WEM Deployment
- WEM Multi-Location Considerations
CWS-314: Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration Course Prerequisites:
Strong foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.
Citrix recommends students prepare for this course by taking the
following course:
CWS-215: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Administration
On-Premises and in Citrix Cloud.
Q: What is CWS-314: Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration training?
A: CWS-314 is a training program offered by Citrix that focuses on the administration of Citrix App Layering and Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM). The training provides administrators with the knowledge and skills to effectively configure, manage, and optimize application layering and user environment management in Citrix environments.
Q: Who should attend this training?
A: CWS-314 training is designed for IT professionals, administrators, and consultants who are responsible for administering and optimizing Citrix App Layering and WEM. 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 and user environments.
Q: What are the prerequisites for attending this training?
A: To make the most of CWS-314 training, participants should have a basic understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops concepts and administration. Familiarity with application layering and user environment management concepts is beneficial but not required.
Q: What topics are covered in CWS-314 training?
A: The training covers a range of topics related to Citrix App Layering and WEM administration, including:
- Introduction to Citrix App Layering and its components
- Creating and managing application layers
- Image management and layering considerations
- User environment management with Citrix WEM
- Profile management and personalization
- Optimizing the user experience with WEM
- Troubleshooting and best practices for App Layering and WEM
Q: What resources are provided during the training?
A: Participants of CWS-314 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 configuring and managing Citrix App Layering and WEM.
Q: Is there an exam associated with this training?
A: No, there is no exam associated with the CWS-314 training course. The training is focused on providing practical knowledge and skills for administering and optimizing Citrix App Layering and WEM.
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- Practice Labs.
- Get Trained by Certified Trainers.
- Access to the recordings of your class sessions for 90 days.
- Digital courseware
- Experience 24*7 learner support.
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