A Comprehensive Guide to Ace the 1Y0-312 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration Exam

Introduction

The 1Y0-312 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Advanced Administration exam is a critical step in advancing your career as a Citrix administrator. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get certified or an advanced administrator seeking to validate your skills, this guide will provide you with a comprehensive roadmap to success.

Chapter 1: Know the Exam

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

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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

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Section 5: Improve App and Data Security

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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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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.