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CTX1259 Citrix Presentation Server 4.5: Administration — A 5-Day Course

Course Synopsis

CTX-1259AI Citrix Presentation Server 4.5: Administration provides the foundation necessary to effectively deploy and administer Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and its components, including Load Manager, Installation Manager, Web Interface, Application Streaming and Secure Gateway.

Learners will receive hands-on training for installing Citrix Presentation Server and Presentation Server Clients and for using the various administrative consoles to configure published resources, policies, individual server and server farm settings, load evaluators, isolation environments, printers, streaming applications and much more.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners are able to perform the following:

  • Install Presentation Server 4.5 in a Windows Server 2003 environment
  • Install and configure Presentation Server Clients
  • Publish applications, resources and content
  • Configure and manage policies for Presentation Server
  • Configure ICA connection and session settings
  • Configure and manage server and server farm settings
  • Configure load evaluators and monitor load using Load Manager
  • Deploy applications using Installation Manager
  • Deploy applications into an isolation environment
  • Configure and manage network and session printing
  • Install and configure Web Interface
  • Configure streaming profiles, install the Streaming Client and configure Presentation Server to stream applications
  • Secure access to published resources through ICA encryption, Citrix SSL Relay and Secure Gateway

Suitable For

This course is intended for IT professionals, such as server, network, systems and help desk administrators familiar with Microsoft Windows environments. Systems engineers, analysts, consultants, and architects are also appropriate candidates for this course.

Course Prerequisities

The following knowledge and experience is highly recommended for the successful completion of this course:

  • It is recommended that learners have experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environments

Citrix recommends that learners complete the following eLearning courses:

  • CTX-1455CW Citrix Common Management Platform 4.5: Administration
  • CTX-1255AW Citrix Presentation Server 4.0: Architectural Overview

Course Delivery

This instructor-led course provides classroom lecture topics and the practical application of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 through demonstrations, practices, and hands-on exercises.

Citrix Certification and Citrix Exams

Citrix instructor-led training course CTX-1259AI prepares candidates for exam 1Y0-259 Citrix Presentation Server 4.5: Administration. Exam 1Y0-259 is the core exam required for certification as a Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix Presentation Server 4.

Key Differences: CTX-1259AI vs. CTX-1256BI

CTX-1259AI Citrix Presentation Server 4.5: Administration covers Citrix Presentation Server 4.5, while CTX-1256AI: Citrix Presentation Server 4.0: Administration covers Citrix Presentation Server 4.0.

The key difference between Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 and Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 is the administration console that is used to perform most tasks. Most tasks previously performed in the Presentation Server Console in Presentation Server 4.0 are now performed in the Access Management Console in Presentation Server 4.5.

If a student uses Presentation Server 4.0, CTX-1256BI remains the appropriate choice. If a student uses Presentation Server 4.5 or is considering upgrading to Presentation Server 4.5, CTX-1259AI is the appropriate choice.

The following list summarizes key course content additions from CTX-1256BI to CTX-1259AI:

  • New Access Management Console tasks
  • Citrix Presentation Server Client for Windows version 10.0
  • Remote Configuration/Trusted Server Configuration
  • SpeedScreen Progressive Display
  • Configuration Logging
  • Virtual Memory Management
  • Health Monitoring and Recovery
  • Application Streaming

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Central London — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 2–6 Jun 2008
  • 9–13 Jun 2008
  • 7–11 Jul 2008
  • 4–8 Aug 2008
  • 1–5 Sep 2008
  • 6–10 Oct 2008
  • 3–7 Nov 2008
  • 1–5 Dec 2008
  • 12–16 Jan 2009
  • 9–13 Feb 2009
  • 16–20 Mar 2009
  • 20–24 Apr 2009
  • 18–22 May 2009

Leeds — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 23–27 Jun 2008
  • 11–15 Aug 2008
  • 29 Sep–3 Oct 2008
  • 24–28 Nov 2008
  • 19–23 Jan 2009
  • 23–27 Mar 2009
  • 18–22 May 2009

Manchester — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 21–25 Jul 2008

Reading — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 19–23 May 2008
  • 14–18 Jul 2008
  • 8–12 Sep 2008
  • 27–31 Oct 2008
  • 15–19 Dec 2008
  • 2–6 Feb 2009
  • 23–27 Mar 2009
  • 11–15 May 2009

Birmingham — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 19–23 May 2008
  • 23–27 Jun 2008
  • 4–8 Aug 2008
  • 18–22 Aug 2008
  • 15–19 Sep 2008
  • 13–17 Oct 2008
  • 17–21 Nov 2008
  • 8–12 Dec 2008
  • 5–9 Jan 2009
  • 9–13 Feb 2009
  • 9–13 Mar 2009
  • 20–24 Apr 2009
  • 18–22 May 2009

Bristol — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 30 Jun–4 Jul 2008
  • 18–22 Aug 2008

Milton Keynes — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 19–23 May 2008
  • 7–11 Jul 2008
  • 8–12 Sep 2008
  • 27–31 Oct 2008
  • 15–19 Dec 2008
  • 16–20 Feb 2009
  • 27 Apr–1 May 2009

Newcastle — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 18–22 Aug 2008
  • 10–14 Nov 2008

Edinburgh — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 16–20 Jun 2008
  • 18–22 Aug 2008

Glasgow — £1600 (+VAT)

  • 2–6 Jun 2008

Outline Course Contents

Installing Citrix Presentation Server

  • Citrix Presentation Server Overview
  • Identifying Components of Presentation Server
  • Introducing New Features and Feature Enhancements
  • Identifying Management Consoles in Presentation Server
  • Installation of Presentation Server
  • Making Installation Decisions

Installing and Configuring Citrix Presentation Server Clients

  • Citrix Presentation Server Client for Windows
  • Identifying New Features in the Client for Windows
  • Using the Client for Web
  • Using the Program Neighborhood Agent
  • Using the Program Neighborhood
  • Client Connection Security
  • Configuring Remote Configuration
  • Installation of the Client for Windows
  • Understanding the Installation Requirements
  • Creating Custom Packages Using the Client Package
  • Installing the Clients Manually
  • Deploying Clients Using Active Directory

Publishing Resources

  • Publishing Resources
  • Organizing Published Resources for Users
  • Advanced Settings for Published Resource
  • Configuring Advanced Access Control Properties
  • Configuring Server-to-Client Content Redirection
  • Implementing Resource Limits and Client Options
  • Configuring Resource Appearance
  • Published Resource Management
  • Viewing Published Resource Usage
  • Modifying Published Resource Properties
  • Disabling or Hiding a Published Resource

Configuring Policies in Presentation Server

  • Policies in Presentation Server
  • Identifying Policy Rules
  • Creating Policies in Presentation Server
  • Applying Policies Using Filter
  • Prioritizing Policies
  • Using the Policy Search Engine

Configuring Sessions in Presentation Server

  • Session Connection Settings
  • Configuring Virtual IP Addresses
  • Configuring Broadcast Setting
  • Configuring the Citrix XML Service
  • Configuring Time Zone Settings
  • Configuring Novell Directory Services
  • Session Reconnection Configuration
  • Configuring Keep-Alive Setting
  • Configuring Session Reliability
  • Configuring Auto Client Reconnect
  • Session Performance Configuration
  • Configuring Display Settings
  • Configuring SpeedScreen Browser Acceleration
  • Configuring SpeedScreen Multimedia Acceleration
  • Configuring SpeedScreen Flash Acceleration
  • Configuring SpeedScreen Latency Reduction
  • Configuring SpeedScreen Image Acceleration

Configuring Presentation Server

  • Citrix Administrator Accounts and Permissions
  • Adding Administrator Accounts
  • Configuring Administrator Permissions
  • Configuring Folder Permissions
  • Configuration Logging
  • Creating the Configuration Logging Database
  • Configuring Configuration Logging
  • Data Collectors and License Servers
  • Configuring Data Collectors
  • Specifying the License Server
  • Performance Settings
  • Optimizing CPU Utilization
  • Implementing Virtual Memory Management
  • Administration Settings
  • Configuring Health Monitoring and Recovery
  • Configuring Remote Console Connections
  • Configuring ICA Connection Limits
  • Configuring Shadow Settings

Configuring Load Management

  • Load Management Process
  • Load Calculation
  • Load Evaluator Configuration
  • Creating Custom Load Evaluators
  • Assigning Load Evaluators to Servers and Applications
  • Load Monitoring
  • Monitoring Load Evaluator Usage
  • Monitoring Load Evaluator Rule Activity
  • Logging Load Manager Activity

Deploying Applications with Presentation Server

  • Application Installation in Presentation Server
  • Streaming Applications in Presentation Server
  • Installing Applications in a Multi-User Environment
  • Isolation Environments
  • Creating an Isolation Environment
  • Configuring Isolation Environment Settings
  • Associating an Application with an Isolation Environment
  • Installation Manager Overview
  • Installation Manager Packaging
  • Rolling Back the Packager
  • Packaging an Application
  • Packaging a File or Folder Contents
  • Packaging an Unattended Installation
  • Package Deployment
  • Adding a Package to the Installation Manager Database
  • Installing a Package
  • Publishing a Package
  • Installation Manager Administration
  • Configuring Installation Manager Properties
  • Creating Server Groups
  • Creating and Using Package Groups
  • Viewing Package Status
  • Uninstalling a Package

Configuring Printing

  • Printer Configuration
  • Importing Print Servers
  • Printer Assignment
  • Configuring Client Printers
  • Assigning Network Printers to Users
  • Print Driver Management
  • Replicating Print Drivers
  • Universal Driver Printing Policies and Features
  • Maintaining Print Driver Compatibility Lists
  • Configuring Print Driver Mappings
  • Assigning Printer Creation Settings to Published Applications
  • Managing Printer Bandwidth

Enabling Web Access to Published Resources

  • Web Interface Communications Overview
  • Web Interface Installation and Configuration
  • Creating Web Interface Sites
  • Specifying the Initial Configuration
  • Site Appearance Configuration
  • Authentication Configuration
  • Configuring Explicit Authentication
  • Configuring Pass-Through Authentication
  • Configuring Smart Card Authentication
  • Workspace Control Configuration
  • Configuring Workspace Control
  • Server Configuration
  • DMZ Settings Configuration
  • Client-Side Proxy Setting Configuration
  • Session Preferences Configuration
  • Client Deployment Configuration
  • Configuring Client for Web Settings
  • Configuring Client for Java Settings
  • Managing Client Deployment Settings
  • Program Neighborhood Agent Services Site Configuration

Streaming Applications

  • Application Streaming Components Overview
  • Application Streaming Communications
  • Citrix Streaming Client
  • Installing the Streaming Client
  • Citrix Streaming Profiler
  • Installing the Citrix Streaming Profiler
  • Setting Profiler Preferences
  • Profile Configuration
  • Configuring Profiles
  • Viewing and Changing Profile Properties
  • Changing Target Properties
  • Adding a Target to a Profile
  • Deleting a Target from a Profile
  • Upgrading an Application in a Target
  • Deleting an Obsolete Version of a Target
  • Streaming Application Configuration
  • Publishing a Streaming Application
  • Changing the Application Type
  • Specifying an Alternate Profile for a Published Application
  • Enabling the Least-Privileged User Account
  • Using a Policy for Application Delivery
  • Configuring Sites for Streaming Applications
  • Offline Access Management
  • Providing Offline Access
  • Customizing the Offline License Setting
  • Caching Applications for Offline Access
  • Lab Setup

Securing Access to Published Resources

  • ICA Encryption
  • Configuring ICA Encryption in a Policy Configuring
  • ICA Encryption Through a Published Application
  • Citrix SSL Relay
  • Configuring Citrix SSL Relay
  • Secure Gateway
  • Using Digital Certificates
  • Installing the Secure Gateway
  • Web Interface Configuration for the Secure Gateway
  • Configuring the Access Method
  • Configuring Secure Gateway Settings
  • Secure Gateway Monitoring

Citrix training UK enquiries

UK Training enquiries and feedback form.

Citrix training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
  • Carshalton, Surrey, UK
  • Chester, North West, UK
  • Coventry, West Midlands, UK
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
  • Manchester, North West, UK
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
  • Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
  • Reading, Berkshire, UK
  • Slough, Berkshire, UK
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


West Yorkshire Office

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Training Division
Bradford Design Exchange
34 Peckover Street
BRADFORD
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

training@gbdirect.co.uk

Training: 0800 651 0338
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Finance: +44 (0)1353 615 174

Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


South East Regional Office

GBdirect Ltd
Training Division
18 Lynn Rd
ELY
CB6 1DA
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom

training@gbdirect.co.uk

Training: 0800 651 0338
General: +44 (0)870 200 7273
Finance: +44 (0)1353 615 174

Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


Please note:
Non-training enquiries should be directed, initially, to our UK national office in Bradford (West Yorkshire), even if the enquiry concerns services delivered in London or South/East England. Clients in London and the South East will typically be handled by staff working in the London or Cambridge areas.