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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration (CVAD-301)

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration (CVAD-301)

$4,800.00 Per Enrollment

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Courseware, ‘Price & Quality Guarantee’ and 6 months access to Ilabs

Take your Citrix skills to the next level with CVAD-301. This advanced 5-day instructor-led course is built for experienced Citrix administrators and engineers who want to dive deeper into complex Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments. Learn how to configure multi-site environments, strengthen security, enhance performance with Workspace Environment Management (WEM), and troubleshoot real-world issues using Citrix best practices. This course includes extensive hands-on labs using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR, App Layering 2403, and WEM 2407.

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    Class Schedule

    • Live-Online Only

      05/19/25 - 05/23/25

       Mon-Fri (10am-5:30pm)

    • Live-Online Only

      06/16/25 - 06/20/25

       Mon-Fri (10am-5:30pm)

    Get your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration (CVAD-301) training in our convenient IT training centers in Maryland or Virginia.

     

    Why Take CVAD-301 Training in Maryland?

    The Washington DC–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) region is a hub for government, enterprise, and healthcare organizations that rely on secure, high-performance virtual environments. With many companies migrating to cloud or hybrid infrastructures, demand is growing for professionals who understand advanced Citrix configurations, App Layering, and WEM. Training in-person or live-online with TrainACE gives you expert-led instruction, real labs, and certification prep tailored to the unique needs of this region’s IT workforce.

    Who Should TakeCVAD-301?

    This course is ideal for experienced IT professionals in roles such as:

    • Citrix Administrators
    • Infrastructure Engineers
    • Systems Engineers
    • Virtualization Architects
    • Desktop Virtualization Support Specialists
    • IT Professionals preparing for Citrix advanced certifications

    What Are the Benefits of CVAD-301 Training?

    • Gain advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
    • Learn to manage high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery
    • Enhance security with advanced authentication and app/data protection
    • Understand App Layering (OS, Platform, Application, and Elastic/User layers)
    • Optimize user experience and performance with Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
    • Prepare for future migrations to Citrix DaaS and cloud-hosted environments

    What You Need to Know Before Taking CVAD-301 Training

    To succeed in this course, you should have:

    • Foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
    • Experience with Windows Server and Desktop operating systems
    • Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, profiles, and networking concepts
    • Basic experience with hypervisors (e.g., Citrix Hypervisor, VMware, or Hyper-V)

    How Long Does CVAD-301 Training Take?

    This is a 5-day instructor-led course that includes in-depth lectures and hands-on lab exercises.

    How Hard is the CVAD-301 Course?

    This course is considered advanced. While it’s not designed to be difficult for those with a solid Citrix foundation, it dives deeply into troubleshooting, optimization, and multi-site configurations. Expect to be challenged, especially during the troubleshooting and WEM sections.

    CVAD-301 Exam and Certification Requirements

    While this course doesn’t directly map to a standalone certification, it strongly supports your progression toward advanced Citrix certifications such as:

    • Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V)
    • Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V)

    TrainACE can provides guidance on recommended certification paths.

    What Will I Learn in the CVAD-301 Class?

    You’ll gain skills across 26 modules, grouped into five major areas:

    1. Advanced Site Architecture and Resiliency

    • Redundancy and scalability for StoreFront, VDAs, and Controllers (Module 1)
    • Multi-location deployment using zones and optimal gateway routing (Module 2)
    • Backups and disaster recovery processes (Module 3)

    2. Advanced Security & Access Management

    • Multi-factor authentication and federated authentication (Module 4)
    • Application and data security strategies (Module 5)
    • Hardened VDA configurations with TLS and GPOs (Module 6)

    3. Troubleshooting Methodologies

    • Citrix troubleshooting tools and PowerShell basics (Modules 7–11)
    • Common issues in StoreFront, Delivery Controller, HDX, and VDA registration

    4. Citrix App Layering

    • Introduction to App Layering and architecture (Modules 12–18)
    • Creating and managing OS, Platform, App, and Elastic/User Layers
    • Deploying layered images and managing layer priority

    5. Workspace Environment Management (WEM)

    • Deploying WEM on-premises and via WEM Service (Modules 19–26)
    • WEM logon optimization, performance tuning, and security features
    • Monitoring, reporting, and migrating to the WEM Service