Module 1: Introducing XenApp
XenApp Editions
XenApp Features
XenApp Architecture
XenApp Components
Single and Multiple Farm Environments
XenApp Servers: Session host-only and Controllers
Data Store
Data Store Updates and the Local Host Cache
Independent Management Architecture
Data Collectors
Data Collector Election
Zones
Additonal XenApp Components
AppCenter
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Overview
To License XenApp
Licensing Communication
License Communication Process
License Types
Citrix License Server
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Licensing
Additional Licensing Considerations
License Administration Console
Port Configuration
Delegated Administrators in the License Administration Console
Installing Licensing
Manual Installation and Configuration
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Removing Licensing
License Server Considerations
License File Management
Obtaining License Files
To Add License Files
Subscription Advantage
High Availability Considerations
Additional License Server Processes
License Server Clusterin
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XenApp Server Role Manager
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Installation Decisions
Server Configuration Tool
Dyamic Data Center Provisioning
Role-based Uninstall
XenApp Configuration Options
Which Farm or Zones Will Be Used in the Environment?
Which Server Will Be Used as the License Server?
Which Database Engine Will Be Used for the Data Store Database?
Will Shadowing Be Enabled?
On Which Port Will the Citrix XML Service Run?
When Will Users Be Added to the Local Remote Desktop Users Group?
Will Pass-through Authentication Be Used in the Environment?
Will Information in the Data Store and Configuration Logging Databases be Protected with IMA Encryption?
Web Interface Installation Decisions
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Module 4: Configuring XenApp Administration
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Worker Groups
Managing Worker Groups
Administrator Privilege Levels
Creating Administrator Accounts
Configuring Administrator Permissions
Configuring Folder Permissions
Delegating Administration
Configuration Logging
Creating the Configuration Logging Database
Configuration Logging Database Settings
Enabling Configuration Logging
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Web Interface Ports
Web Interface Communication Process
Web Interface Installation
Installing the Web Interface
Site Creation
Creating a Web Interface Site
Site Creation Considerations
XenApp Web Site Configuration Options
XenApp Services Site Configuration
Web Interface Site Modification
Modifying the Web Interface Configuration File
Using the Web Interface Management Console
Specifying Citrix Plug-in Backup URLs
Site Appearance
Site Customization Options
Session Preferences
Session Options
User Options
Workspace Control
Workspace Control Functionality4
Workspace Control Configuration Options
Workspace Control User Customization
Configuring Workspace Control
Session Termination
Citrix Plug-ins and Web Interface
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Plug-in Deployment Options
Automatically Detecting Plug-ins
Client Detection
Authentication Configuration
Authentication Options
Generic RADIUS Support
Explicit Authentication
Pass-through Authentication
Smart Card Authentication
Citrix XML Service Trust Relationships
Secure Access Configuration
Access Methods
Network Address Translation
Network Address Translation Access Types
Server Configuration
Configuring Multiple Farms
Adding Farms
Configuring Load Balancing
Enabling Fault Tolerance
Specifying the XML Communication Port
Ticket Expiration Settings
Web Interface Site Removal
Troubleshooting Web Interface Issues
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Published Resources
Published Resource Types
Resource Publishing Phases
Resource Name and Location
Server Assignment
Configured or Anonymous Accounts
Users and Groups
Resource Publishing Settings
VM Hosted Apps
Components of VM Hosted Apps
Organizing Published Resources for Users
Advanced Published Resource Settings
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Access Control
Content Redirection
Implementing Resource Limits and Client Options
Configuring Resource Appearance
Published Resource Configuration
Session Pre-Launch
Managing Connections to Resources
Disabling or Hiding a Published Resource
Troubleshooting Application Delivery Issues
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Application Streaming
Application Streaming Benefits
Application Streaming Components
Application Streaming Communication Process
Streaming App-V Packages
Citrix Offline Plug-in
Citrix Offline Plug-in Cache
Citrix Offline Plug-in Installation
Citrix Streaming Profiler
Profiling Process
Installing the Citrix Streaming Profiler
Creating a Profile
Profile Security Setting
Targets
Inter-Isolation Communication
Profile Preference Settings
Profile System Requirements
Profile Installation Types
Profile Properties
Known Limits for Profiling Applications
Target Properties
Upgrading an Application in a Target
Application Delivery Methods
The Use Web Delivery Method
To Stream to Servers
Publishing a Streamed Application
Specifying an Alternate Profile for a Published Application
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Enabling the Least-Privileged User Account
Configuring Sites for Streaming Applications
Support for Both Remote and Streaming Applications
Offline Access Management
Indirect Membership to the Offline Access List
Providing Offline Access
Offline Access Period
Renewing Offline Access Period
Application Caching
Pre-Deployment of Streaming Applications
Troubleshooting Streaming Issues
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Group Policy Integration
IMA-based Group Policies
Group Policy Extensions
Group Policy Architecture
Policy Evaluation
Policy Application Process
Policy Processing and Precedence
Policy Changes Example
Policy Precedence Exceptions
Policy Rules
Support for Policy Templates
Policy Filtering
Policy Modeling
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Load Manager
Load Balancing
Load Balancing Process
Load Calculation
Load Calculations
Load Evaluator Configuration
Creating Custom Load Evaluators
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Thresholds for Load Management
Assigning Load Evaluators to Servers and Applications
Load Balancing Policies
Creating Load Balancing Policies
Force Application Streaming
Preferential Load Balancing
Preferential Load Balancing Example
Preferential Load Balancing Considerations
Troubleshooting Load Management Issues
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Optimizing Session Performance
Enabling Display Settings
HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
Enabling HDX Broadcast Session Reliability
HDX Broadcast Session Reliability Considerations
HDX RealTime
Enabling HDX RealTime
Understanding HDX RealTime Design Considerations
HDX Plug-n-Play
Enabling HDX Plug-n-Play
Understanding HDX Plug-n-Play Design Considerations
HDX MediaStream Windows Media Redirection
HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
HDX 3D Image Acceleration
Enabling HDX 3D Image Acceleration
HDX 3D Progressive Display
Enabling HDX 3D Progressive Display
User Profiles
Differentiating User Profile Types
Redirecting User Data
Managing User Profiles
Enabling Profile Management
Understanding the Profile Management Logon Process
Troubleshooting User Experience Issues
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Module 11: Configuring Self-Service Applications
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Overview
Self-Service Applications Technologies
Citrix Receiver
Citrix Receiver for Windows
Citrix Receiver for Macintosh
Citrix Merchandising Server
Citrix Merchandising Server Architecture
Plug-ins
Supported Plug-ins, Clients and Receivers
Plug-in Delivery
Client for Java7
Installation Considerations
Troubleshooting Self-Service Application Issues
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Printing Concepts
Printing Definitions
Printer Types
Printing Security
Default Printing Behavior
Altering the Default Printing Behavior
Printer Provisioning
User Self-Provisioning
Printer Auto-Creation
Printing Pathways
Network Printing Pathway
Client Printing Pathway
Printing Pathway Demonstration
Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Types
Citrix Universal Printing
Enhanced MetaFile Format
Print Preview
Citrix Universal Printer
Configuring Citrix Universal Printing
Administrator-Assigned Network Printers
Adding a Network Printer
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Editing Network Printer Settings
Specifying the Default Printer
Workspace Control and Proximity Printing
Configuring Proximity Printing
Printing Preferences
Printing Properties
Printing Preference Hierarchy
Configuring Printer Property Retention
Printing Bandwidth
Troubleshooting Printing Issues
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XenApp Security Solutions
SecureICA
Citrix SSL Relay
SSL Relay Communication
Configuring SSL Relay
Access Gateway
Access Gateway Deployment Scenarios
Access Gateway Communications
Digital Certificates
Securing Access to Hosted Applications
SmartAccess
Web Interface Configuration
Access Methods
Access Gateway Settings
Configuring Web Interface for Access Gateway Connections
Security Configuration Best Practices
Troubleshooting Access Gateway with XenApp8
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Health Monitoring and Recovery
Service Monitoring for XenApp
Service Monitoring Components
Service Monitoring Communication
License Usage Monitoring
Configuring License Alerts
Viewing License Usage
Viewing Historical License Data
Workflow Studio Overview
Workflow Studio Architecture
Workflow Automation Use Cases
Accessing the Farm using PowerShell
Administering the Farm using Commands
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SmartAuditor
SmartAuditor Components
Session Recording Process
Single Sign-on
Single Sign-on Components
Single Sign-on Process
Branch Optimization
Branch Repeater Components
Branch Optimization Process for the Plug-in
Provisioning Services
Provisioning Services Components
Power and Capacity Management
XenServer
XenServer Components
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