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  Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)


Introduction to MetaFrame XP Presentation Serve
  • Recognize the MetaFrame XP Presentation Server platforms.
  • Recognize the different network models.
  • Identify the major features of MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.

Citrix Technologies

  • Define MultiWin.
  • Explain the Independent Management Architecture (IMA) technology. Understand the ICA protocol and virtual channels

MetaFrame XP Presentation Server Setup

  • Recognize MetaFrame XP Presentation Server software and hardware requirements.
  • Recognize factors that affect server sizing.
  • Migrate MetaFrame 1.8 to MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
  • Install the management console for MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
  • Install Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager on a web server.

Feature Release 3

  • Install Feature Release 3.
  • Install Service Pack 3.
  • Install the management console for MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
  • Uninstall Service Pack 3 or Feature Release 3.
  • Implement a MetaFrame XP Presentation Server farm that includes Feature Release 3. Install Network Management Components on a server that contains network management software.

Citrix ICA client

  • Identify features supported by the ICA clients.
  • Explain how the ICA PassThrough enables Citrix ICA clients to use Program Neighborhood.
  • Install Citrix ICA client software.
  • Update Citrix ICA client software.
  • Create and update a Citrix ICA client update database.
  • Change the properties of an update database or the ICA client within a database.

Citrix Program Neighborhood

  • Identify features of the Citrix Program Neighborhood interface.
  • Install the Citrix Program Neighborhood.
  • Customize Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent properties.
  • Access the Citrix Program Neighborhood using an ICA PassThrough connection.

Web Connectivity

  • Recognize the network components required for MetaFrame Secure Access Manager.
  • Create an ICA file and identify its role.
  • Name the Citrix ICA client for the web.

MetaFrame XP Presentation Server Administration

  • Identify the types of properties that can be changed using the management console for MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
  • Use the management console for MetaFrame XP Presentation Server to administer a MetaFrame XP Presentation Server farm.

Additional Management Tools

  • Configure a server or application to use SpeedScreen Latency Reduction.
  • Manage a MetaFrame XP Presentation Server farm using the Citrix Web Console.
  • Identify features of the ICA Administrator Toolbar.
  • Manage MetaFrame 1.8 servers using the Citrix Server Administration utility.

Load Management Security

  • Explain load balancing among servers in a server farm.
  • Use the Load Manager Monitor to monitor server load activity.
  • Recognize MetaFrame XP Presentation Server load evaluators and rules.
  • Recognize and configure smart cards. Explain Citrix SSL Relay Configuration.

Applications

  • Identify application issues.
  • Migrate applications.
  • Manage and maintain published applications.
  • Identify the role installation manager plays in application installations.

Printing

  • Limit printer bandwidth.
  • Maintain printer driver compatibility.
  • Import print servers.
  • Map client print drivers.
  • Replicate print drivers.
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Preparatory Requirements

It is recommended that learners have experience in administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environments and Terminal Services.