Projects
Assignments
Overview
The CWS-255: Citrix DaaS Deployment and Administration course equips IT professionals with the skills to design, deploy, and manage Citrix DaaS environments. Participants will learn to migrate from on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS, configure Citrix Cloud Connectors, manage resource locations, and deliver secure apps and desktops via Citrix Cloud.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 LTSR on-premises and Citrix DaaS.
- Install, configure, and manage Citrix Cloud Connectors.
- Create and provision Citrix DaaS workloads.
- Deliver and secure app and desktop resources for end users.
- Migrate from on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix DaaS.
- Manage, monitor, and optimize Citrix DaaS deployments.
Prerequisites
- Strong foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Windows Desktop operating systems.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, policies, profiles, networking, and hypervisors.
- Prior attendance in CVAD-201 is recommended.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Citrix DaaSkeerti2025-08-14T17:32:55+05:30
- Citrix Workspace packaging updates
- On-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops overview
- Citrix Cloud fundamentals
- Benefits of Citrix DaaS
- Migration overview
Module 2: Citrix DaaS Architecture, Security, and Operationskeerti2025-08-14T17:50:15+05:30
- Deployment options and architecture
- Security considerations
- Operational workflows
Module 3: Citrix Cloud Connectorskeerti2025-08-14T17:51:15+05:30
- Architecture, services, and communications
- Operations in resource locations
- Resiliency and supported domain scenarios
- Installation, update, and removal
- Local Host Cache (LHC)
- Cloud Connector vs Delivery Controller
Module 4: Resource Locations & Active Directory Integrationkeerti2025-08-14T17:52:17+05:30
- Citrix DaaS resource locations
- Hosting connections and zones
- Active Directory design options
- Federated Authentication Service and identity integration
Module 5: Workload Provisioning & Resource Deliverykeerti2025-08-14T17:53:38+05:30
- Master image creation
- Machine Creation Services (MCS)
- Citrix Provisioning integration
- Machine catalogs and delivery groups
Module 6: User Access & Gateway Optionskeerti2025-08-14T17:54:39+05:30
- Citrix digital workspace experience vs StoreFront
- Gateway Service vs on-premises Gateway
- Access layer communications and authentication
Module 7: Administration, Monitoring & Public Cloud Considerationskeerti2025-08-14T17:55:46+05:30
- Citrix Cloud management and monitoring
- Delegated administration and Remote PowerShell SDK
- Managing multiple resource locations
- Autoscale in public cloud environments
- Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud integrations
Module 8: Migration, Operations & Supportkeerti2025-08-14T17:57:14+05:30
- Citrix Cloud migration options
- Automated Configuration Tool and Image Portability Service
- Updating machine catalogs, VDA restore, and support strategies
- Monitoring and self-help tools
