The CCA for Citrix XenApp 6 is designed to certify knowledge of Citrix XenApp 6 desktop solutions. This certification is attained by passing the Basic Administration for XenApp 6 exam, in which exam-takers demonstrate the knowledge and skills necesasary to install, configure, and administer Citrix XenApp 6 on-demand applications.
The Citrix XenApp 6.5 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.
- Identify the basic architecture and high level functionality of XenApp and farm components.
- Configure License Administration console ports and administrators, install the Citrix License Server, and import license files into the console.
- Make installation decisions appropriate for an environment, and install and configure XenApp using the Server Role Manager and Server Configuration tool.
- Add and configure worker groups, administrative accounts, and permissions, and log administrative changes.
- Install and configure Web Interface, create and customize Web Interface sites, and configure client delivery.
- Publish applications, content, and desktops for users.
- Configure applications for streaming to servers and the desktops of Windows user devices.
- Create and configure Citrix policies, applying filters and using policy modeling tools.
- Create and assign load evaluators and implement load balancing policies.
- Identify the different session optimization display settings, HDX settings, and profile management components.
- Identify self-service application technologies and install Citrix Receiver
- Explain key Citrix printing concepts and terms, and configure printing for XenApp.
- Secure application access using Access Gateway.
- Describe the monitoring tools and technologies for XenApp, and track license usage.
- Identify the purpose and key components of SmartAuditor, Single sign-on, Branch optimization, Provisioning services, Power and Capacity Management, and XenServer
Training Course – CXA-206 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration
Examination – A20 Basic Administration for XenApp 6.5
The Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration exam is divided into the following sections:
- Understanding the Citrix Architecture
- Licensing and Installing XenApp
- Configuring XenApp Sessions
- Configuring XenApp Policies
- Publishing Applications and Content
- Additional Management
- Managing Performance and Load
- Configuring Printing
- Enabling and Securing Web Access to Published Applications and Content
- Troubleshooting
Cost – £1250 – £800 Limited to Enrolments before 20 Sept 2013 only.
8 weeks – Part Time (Evenings or Weekends)
