CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Training Course & Certification Exam in NY, NV, DC & Online

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CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Course Description

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Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration training course provides the foundation necessary for administrators to effectively centralize and manage applications in the datacenter and instantly deliver them as a service to users anywhere. Learners will receive training for installing and configuring Citrix XenApp 6.5 for Windows Server 2008 R2, Citrix Receiver and plug-ins, as well as for using administrative consoles and tools to configure resources, policies, server and farm settings, printers, virtualized applications and more.

Intended Audience for the CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Course

This course is intended for IT professionals, such as server, network and systems administrators familiar with Microsoft Windows environments, including Windows 2008 R2 administrators interested in becoming a XenApp administrator. Existing XenApp administrators or systems engineers interested in updating their XenApp skills, receiving Citrix authorized training on XenApp 6.5, or achieving certification for XenApp 6.5 are ideal candidates. Systems engineers, sales engineers, analysts, consultants and architects also are also appropriate candidates for this course.

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CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Course Objectives

Introducing XenApp
Licensing XenApp
Installing XenApp
Administrative Configuration
Installing and Configuring Web Interface
Delivering Applications and Content
Streaming Applications
Configuring Policies
Configuring Load Management
Optimizing the User Experience
Configuring Self Service Applications
Configuring Printing
XenApp Security
Monitoring XenApp
Additional Components

The CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Course prepare students for the following Exams

A20 : Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration

CXA-206-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Basic Administration Course Outline

Module 1: Introducing Basic Administration for Citrix XenApp 6
1. XenApp Editions
2. XenApp Features
3. XenApp Architecture
4. AppCenter
5. Test Your Knowledge
Module 2: Licensing XenApp
1. Overview
2. To License XenApp
3. License Administration Console
4. Installing Licensing
5. License File Management
6. High Availability Considerations
7. Test Your Knowledge
Module 3: Installing XenApp
1. Overview
2. XenApp Server Role Manager
3. Hardware Requirements
4. Software Requirements
5. Installation Decisions
6. Server Configuration Tool
7. Dyamic Data Center Provisioning
8. Role-based Uninstall
9. XenApp Configuration Options
10. Web Interface Installation Decisions
11. Test Your Knowledge
Module 4: Configuring XenApp Administration
1. Overview
2. Worker Groups
3. Administrator Privilege Levels
4. Configuration Logging
5. Test Your Knowledge
Module 5: Installing and Configuring Web Interface
1. Overview
2. Web Interface Ports
3. Web Interface Installation
4. Site Creation
5. Web Interface Site Modification
6. Specifying Citrix Plug-in Backup URLs
7. Site Appearance
8. Workspace Control
9. Citrix Plug-ins and Web Interface
10. Authentication Configuration
11. Secure Access Configuration
12. Server Configuration
13. Web Interface Site Removal
14. Troubleshooting Web Interface Issues
15. Test Your Knowledge
Module 6: Delivering Applications and Content
1. Overview
2. Published Resources
3. VM Hosted Apps
4. Organizing Published Resources for Users
5. Advanced Published Resource Settings
6. Published Resource Configuration
7. Troubleshooting Application Delivery Issues
8. Test Your Knowledge
Module 7: Streaming Applications
1. Overview
2. Application Streaming
3. Citrix Offline Plug-in
4. Citrix Streaming Profiler
5. Application Delivery Methods
6. The Use Web Delivery Method
7. To Stream to Servers
8. Publishing a Streamed Application
9. Configuring Sites for Streaming Applications
10. Offline Access Management
11. Troubleshooting Streaming Issues
12. Test Your Knowledge
Module 8: Configuring Policies
1. Overview
2. Group Policy Integration
3. Policy Evaluation
4. Policy Rules
5. Support for Policy Templates
6. Policy Filtering
7. Policy Modeling
8. Test Your Knowledge
Module 9: Configuring Load Management
1. Overview
2. Load Manager
3. Load Balancing
4. Load Calculation
5. Load Evaluator Configuration
6. Load Balancing Policies
7. Preferential Load Balancing
8. Troubleshooting Load Management Issues
9. Test Your Knowledge
Module 10: Optimizing the User Experience
1. Overview
2. Optimizing Session Performance
3. HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
4. HDX Broadcast Session Reliability Considerations
5. HDX RealTime
6. HDX Plug-n-Play
7. HDX MediaStream Windows Media Redirection
8. HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
9. HDX 3D Image Acceleration
10. HDX 3D Progressive Display
11. User Profiles
12. Troubleshooting User Experience Issues
13. Test Your Knowledge
Module 11: Configuring Self-Service Applications
1. Overview
2. Self-Service Applications Technologies
3. Citrix Receiver
4. Citrix Merchandising Server
5. Plug-ins
6. Troubleshooting Self-Service Application Issues
7. Test Your Knowledge
Module 12: Configuring Printing
1. Overview
2. Printing Concepts
3. Default Printing Behavior
4. Printer Provisioning
5. Printing Pathways
6. Printer Drivers
7. Citrix Universal Printing
8. Administrator-Assigned Network Printers
9. Workspace Control and Proximity Printing
10. Printing Preferences
11. Troubleshooting Printing Issues
12. Test Your Knowledge
Module 13: Securing XenApp
1. Overview
2. XenApp Security Solutions
3. SecureICA
4. Citrix SSL Relay
5. Access Gateway
6. Web Interface Configuration
7. Security Configuration Best Practices
8. Troubleshooting Access Gateway with XenApp
9. Test Your Knowledge
Module 14: Monitoring XenApp
1. Overview
2. Health Monitoring and Recovery
3. Service Monitoring for XenApp
4. License Usage Monitoring
5. Workflow Studio Overview
6. Accessing the Farm using PowerShell
7. Administering the Farm using Commands
8. Test Your Knowledge
Module 15: Additional Components
1. Overview
2. SmartAuditor
3. Single Sign-on
4. Branch Optimization
5. Provisioning Services
6. Power and Capacity Management
7. XenServer
8. Test Your Knowledge

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Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) Value Proposition:

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Only CCI (Citrix Certified Instructors) are authorized to teach the class Non CCI can teach the course

Taught using Citrix Authorized Courseware Do not have access to official courseware

Partners adhere to stringent Citrix designated lab requirements Computer and lab equipment may not be up to requirements of course

Overall, a better quality training experience Substandard training experience

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Award winning, world-class Instructors

Michael G.
- Over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer.
- An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, as well as select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses.
- High-skilled and acclaimed instructor. Has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning.

Bio:

Michael has over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, Michael also teaches select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses.

Michael's dedication and passion for teaching is unmatched. He has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning since 2006 and his evaluation scores average 8.7 out of 9.

Jessy S.
- Citrix expert with an extensive number of Citrix certifications such as CCI, CCA, CCAA, and MCSA to name a few.
- Strong experience with system designs, project planning, and implementation of network resources for companies across US, Eastern Russia and Asia.
- First certified in 1974 in Electronics Design and since then working in the IT field.

Bio:

Jessy is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) as well as a Citrix Certified Instructor (CCI) working in the IT field since 1974, with a focus on integration and training. He holds more than 9 Citrix certifications, making him a true Citrix expert, and sharing the NetCom Learning values of becoming a lifelong learner.

Jessy has a strong background in system designs, project planning, and implementation of network resources. He has worked for companies across US, Eastern Russia and Asia and now focuses on Citrix training, where he recognized as one of the top trainers in Citrix technology and certifications.

Actual Client Testimonials

	Apr 01 2011
The instructor was very knowledgeable about the product. -Ai T.
Course(s) Taken
CXD-202-1: Citrix XenDesktop 5 Administration

	Apr 01 2011
Very Good. -Amjad A.
Course(s) Taken
CXD-202-1: Citrix XenDesktop 5 Administration

	Aug 16 2010
I like how NetCom handled enrolling me in the course since it was so last minute. Instructor was very informative very helpful. This class will help my career a lot. --Robert S.
Course(s) Taken
CMB-200-2: Implementing the Citrix Desktop Delivery Infrastructure

	Jun 01 2010
1 Comfortable facility, good hotel 2. Having an instructor with real world experience and understanding is vital to this industry. [My instructor] is a model instructor in that regard. His pleasant disposition and willingness to answer any and all questions are rare qualities that allow for a fantastic learning experience . 3. The training was excellent and the concepts are sure to be used as soon as I return to work. -Sean L.
Course(s) Taken
CNS-200-1: Basic Administration for Citrix NetScaler 9.0

	Jun 01 2010
1. The quality of the instructors knowledge. The facilities were clean. Labs very informative 2. The instructors knowledge of not just the product being taught. but also his knowledge of all subjects that applied to the course. 3. The person training was invaluable. This would not have been possible to gain as much knowledge without an in person session. -Noah H.
Course(s) Taken
CNS-200-1: Basic Administration for Citrix NetScaler 9.0

	Feb 22 2010
My instructor was excellent! The course material was well laid out, thorough, and well covered by the instructor. The facilities were satisfactory.
Course(s) Taken
CTX-1259CI: Citrix XenApp 5 (formerly Presentation Server 4.5) for Windows Server 2003

	Feb 22 2010
I felt the class was educational. I learned a lot more than I thought I would. Rick was a very good instructor; very patient and spoke well.
Course(s) Taken
CTX-1259CI: Citrix XenApp 5 (formerly Presentation Server 4.5) for Windows Server 2003

	Feb 28 2008
This class is great. The Instructor is extremely knowledgeable. R. G.
Course(s) Taken
Citrix XenApp (Presentation Server)

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