Overview
The NSGW-253: NetScaler Gateway 14.x Deployment for Citrix Environments course is designed for IT professionals with little to no prior NetScaler experience. It equips learners with the skills to configure, deploy, and manage NetScaler Gateway for secure remote access, VPN deployments, and integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Configure authentication, authorization, and auditing policies.
- Integrate NetScaler Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps, Desktops, and related components.
- Create and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops workloads.
- Define and optimize end-user access and experience.
- Troubleshoot common NetScaler Gateway connectivity and network issues using recommended tools.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of NetScaler ADC architecture, setup, and management.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, OSI model, network devices, and networking protocols.
- Completion of NS-201: NetScaler ADC 14.x Administration is recommended.
Course Outline
- Overview, advantages, utilities, and configuration
- Common deployments
- Introduction to AppExpert Policies
- Default policies and bind points
- Using AppExpert with NetScaler Gateway
- Authentication and authorization methods
- Multi-factor authentication & nFactor Visualizer
- SAML authentication
- Session policies and profiles
- Pre and post-authentication policies
- Deployment options and user session management
- NetScaler Gateway integration and WebFront
- ICA Proxy, clientless access, and Workspace app
- SmartControl and SmartAccess
- Working with applications
- RDP Proxy
- Portal themes and end-user customization
- Recommended tools and techniques
- Common network and connectivity issues