CXA-301-1: Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced Administration Training Package & Certification Exams in NY, NV, DC & Online

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About the CXA-301-1: Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced Administration

This course is intended for IT professionals, such as server, network, and system administrators familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 environments. System engineers, analysts, consultants, architects and Citrix partners are appropriate candidates for this course. Existing XenApp administrators, especially those with basic XenApp 6.5 experience and those who are interested in achieving CCAA or CCEE certifications, are ideal candidates.

This training combines and covers materials from the following courses:

CXA-301-1 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced Administration (5 days)

Course Objectives

Troubleshooting the XenApp environment
Scaling the XenApp environment
Creating farm redundancy
Maintaining the XenApp environment
Optimizing the XenApp environment
Optimizing the user environment
Optimizing printing
Securing XenApp
Monitoring XenApp with standard utilities
Monitoring XenApp with EdgeSight

Course Outline

Troubleshooting the XenApp Environment
1. Troubleshooting Methodology
2. Logon Issues
3. User Sessions
4. Server Resources
Scaling the XenApp Environment
1. Farm Configuration Recommendations
2. Farm Scalability
3. Scripted Installation
4. Server Build Scripting
5. XenApp Server Templates
6. Data Store Database Migration
7. Dedicated Data Collector
8. Web Interface Planning
9. Delivery Services
10. XenApp and XenDesktop Integration
11. XenApp and Provisioning Services Integration
12. XenApp and Merchandising Server Integration
Creating Farm Redundancy
1. Eliminating Single Points of Failure
2. Disaster Recovery
3. Load Balancing
4. XenApp and NetScaler Integration
Maintaining the XenApp Environment
1. Farm Setting Migration
2. Data Store Database Maintenance
3. Data Store Database Recovery
4. Local Host Cache
5. XML Service Overview
6. Routine Operations
7. Power and Capacity Management
Optimizing the XenApp Environment
1. Performance Tuning
2. Windows Server Tuning for XenApp
3. XenApp Tuning
4. Virtual Memory Optimization
5. CPU Optimization
6. Virtual Machine Sizing
7. Multi-Streaming
8. Accelerating ICA Traffic with Branch Repeater
9. QoS through Branch Repeater
Optimizing the User Environment
1. Access methods
2. Application Compatibility
3. Application Streaming
4. General Guidelines For Improving Application Performance
5. User Profiles
6. Session Pre-Launch
7. User Connection Configuration
Optimizing Printing
1. Printing Architecture Review
2. Managing Printers
3. Citrix Universal Printer
4. Printing Performance Policies
5. Non-Native Printer Drivers
6. Printer Driver Isolation
7. Printing Tools
8. Troubleshooting Printing
Securing XenApp
1. Setting Rights and Permissions
2. XenVault
3. SSL Certificates
4. XenApp Security with Access Gateway
Monitoring XenApp with Standard Utilities
1. XenApp Monitoring
2. XenApp Utilities
3. Citrix Utilities
4. Third-party tools
Monitoring XenApp with EdgeSight
1. EdgeSight Components
2. Real-Time Information
3. Reports
4. Alerts
5. Active Application Monitoring

Why You Should Take the CXA-301-1: Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced Administration

Benefits of Certification

For IT professionals, certification is a third party validation of your skills, that helps distinguish you from your peers. Beyond demonstrating a level of competency and proficiency, certification proves that you are committed to your cause and that you've invested the time and money to prove it. Holding a certification also makes you a more valuable employee, and often results in raises, promotions, and a better career.

For organizations, certifications identify the credentials that can be used to hire the right employee. Having certified employees also increases sales for the organization by proving to prospective clients that the organization has the skills to support its claims.

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What's Included

We take care of all logistics for you, so you can concentrate on learning, acquiring skills and getting certified. We provide instructors, books, computer equipment and software in a comfortable learning environment for most training.

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Skills Assessment

We ensure your success by asking all students to take a FREE Skill Assessment test. These short, instructor-written tests are an objective measure of your current skills that help us determine whether or not you will be able to meet your goals by attending this course at your current skill level. If we determine that you need additional preparation or training in order to gain the most value from this course, we will tell you so right away. We will also recommend cost-effective solutions that you can use to get ready for the course.

Our required skill-assessments ensure that:

All students in the class are at a comparable skill level, so the class can run smoothly without beginners slowing down the class for everyone else.
NetCom students enjoy one of the industry's highest success rates, and pass rates when a certification exam is involved.
We stay committed to providing you real value. Again, your success is paramount; we will register you only if you have the skills to succeed.

This assessment is for your benefit and best taken without any preparation or reference materials, so your skills can be objectively measured.

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Target Audience

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Why Choose Citrix Training at NetCom Learning?

As a recognition for training excellence, NetCom Learning was chosen by Microsoft as the 2007 Worldwide Learning Solutions Partner of the year out of 1400 training companies.

In addition, we have won numerous other training awards for quality and customer satisfaction by CompTIA, EC-Council and other vendors. We are simply passionate about learning and achieving the highest customer satisfaction in your learning experience!

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Why Citrix Training at NetCom?

NetCom Information Technology is a Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC). CALC is the premier training channel and delivery mechanism for Citrix training content. As such, we are one of the only authorized training organizations that can market Citrix training services and the only ones with access to Citrix's Official Curriculum and latest technologies.

Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) Value Proposition:

Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) Non-authorized Training Center

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

NetCom provides Authorized Training

NetCom Learning is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS), Cisco Learning Partner, CompTIA Platinum Partner, EC-Council Accredited Training Center, Adobe Authorized Training Center, Autodesk Authorized Training Center and many others. We are proud to offer the highest quality, authorized training solutions from our many partners for our customers.

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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)

Awards won by NetCom

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