1Y0-312 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration Resource Guide Part 3

Section 9: Deploy a Layered Image using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

9.01

Objective: Determine how to create an App Layering template.

Create or clone an image template https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-app-layering/4/publish/create-image-template.html#requirements

Publish layered images from template https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-app-layering/4/publish/publish-layered-images.html

9.02

Objective: Determine how a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops image deployment changes when using Citrix App Layering.

Plan your deployment

1Y0-312 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration Resource Guide Part 2

Section 5: Improve App and Data Security

5.01

Objective: Determine how to prevent jailbreak attacks by managing user assignments

ICA file signing to protect against application or desktop launches from untrusted servers https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/receiver/windows/current-release/secure-communication/ica-file-signing.html

Configure support for HTTP strict transport security (HSTS) https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-adc/12-1/ssl/how-to-articles/ssl-support-for-hsts.html

Header Insertion for Content Security https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX218065

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1Y0-312 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced Administration Resource Guide Part 1

Section 1: Architecture Overview

1.01

Objective: Determine whether the number and sizing of the Citrix StoreFront components are appropriate for a production environment.

Plan your StoreFront deployment – Scalability https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/current-release/plan.html#scalability

Plan your StoreFront deployment – Load Balancing https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/current-release/plan.html#load-balancing

1.02

Objective: Determine whether the number and sizing of the Citrix Gateway components are appropriate for a production environment.

Cloud Computing and Virtualization Have a Bright Future

Future bright for virtualization and cloud computing

To start off, check out this quote about the ongoing rise of virtualization and cloud computing salaries…

“Certifications in virtualization and cloud computing pay an average salary of $127,494 this year, up from $112,955 in 2018, a 12.8% increase in just one year.”

I hope you find this as inspiring and motivating …

1Y1-202 Citrix XenApp & XenDesktop Admin 7.6 LTSR Beta Exam

Citrix released the 1Y1-202 XenApp & XenDesktop Admin 7.6 LTSR beta exam this week. The free beta exam has already been completely booked up but for those fortunate few who were able to get a seat, the beta exam will count towards Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA – V) certification if they pass it.

For more information about …