In this Citrix XenDesktop course, students will learn to install, configure and manage Citrix XenDesktop. By completing the exercises available in a hosted online lab environment, students will obtain hands-on experience working with Citrix XenDesktop, including installing and configureing key desktop delivery components, including the Desktop Delivery Controller, Virtual Desktop Agent, Desktop Receiver and XenDesktop Setup Wizard.

Students will also configure XenDesktop policy management settings and connect to a XenDesktop environment from a variety of endpoint devices

In addition, XenDesktop 4 features such as Citrix HDX, XenApp for virtual desktops and virtual desktop support are included.

 This course is designed for IT professionals and Systems Engineers.

A basic knowledge of Citrix XenAppA basic knowledge of Citrix Provisioning ServerA basic knowledge of Citrix XenServerAn understanding of computing architecture, including network and storage devices, device drivers and operating systems.

Provided is the topic outline for CXD-200-1I:
• Introducing XenDesktop
o Desktop Delivery
o XenDesktop Architecture
o XenDesktop Communication
• Preparing to Install XenDesktop
o Desktop Delivery Controller Considerations
o Planning Farm Configurations
o Identifying Desktop Delivery Controller Best Practices
o Planning XenDesktop Scalability
o Planning Security Considerations
o Identifying System Requirements
o Additional Infrastructure Considerations
o Managing Active Directory
o Identifying Licensing Considerations
o Planning User Desktop Connectivity
• Installing XenDesktop
o Desktop Delivery Controller Installation
o Installing the Desktop Delivery Controller
o License Server Installation
o Installing License Server Software
o License Files
o Generating and Downloading Licenses
o Copying a License File
o Discovery
o Running Discovery
o XenDesktop Preparation
o Desktop Provisioning
o Creating a vDisk
o Virtual Desktop Agent Installation
o Installing the Virtual Desktop Agent
o XenDesktop Setup Wizard Installation
o Installing the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
• Configuring Desktop Groups
o User Segmentation
o Security Considerations
o Desktop Group Properties
o Desktop Group Management
o Creating a Desktop Group in the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
o Creating a Desktop Group in the Access Management Console
o Modifying Idle Pool Settings
• Managing XenDesktop
o Managing Farm Settings
o Configuring Administrator Permissions
o Managing Policies
o Troubleshooting Common Issues
• Preparing the Desktop Receiver
o Access Modes
o Endpoint Devices
o Managed and Unmanaged Endpoint Devices
o Connection Decisions
o XenDesktop User Experiences
o Desktop Receiver Installation
o Installing Desktop Receiver Software
o Installing Desktop Receiver Embedded Software
o Managing USB Support
o Managing Smart Cards