CNS-226: Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

Learn the skills required to configure and manage Citrix Gateway features. At the end of the course, students will be able to configure their Citrix Gateway environments to address remote access requirements for Apps and Desktops.

Note:

  • This 2 day course is equal to the last 2 days of the CNS-227-course
  • This course is partial preparation for the CCA-N
  • This course is currently on Citrix ADC version 13.x

Course goals

  • Configure Authentication and Authorization 
  • Define End User Access and Experience
  • Integrate Citrix Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and additional resources
  • Employ recommended tools and techniques to troubleshoot common Citrix Gateway network and connectivity issues

Prerequisites

This course requires little to no previous experience with Citrix ADC; however, Citrix recommends a basic understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, the OSI model, network devices, and networking protocols.

Audience

Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix Gateway, with little or no previous Citrix Gateway experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix Gateway environments.

Course content

Module 1: Citrix Gateway

  • Introduction to Citrix Gateway
  • Advantages and Utilities of Citrix Gateway
  • Citrix Gateway Configuration
  • Common Deployments

Module 2: AppExpert Expressions

  • Introduction to AppExpert Policies
  • Default Policies
  • Explore Citrix ADC Gateway Policies
  • Policy Bind Points
  • Using AppExpert with Citrix Gatewa

Module 3: Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Web Gateway

  • Authentication and Authorization
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • nFactor Visualizer
  • SAML authentication

Module 4: Managing Client Connections

  • Introduction to Client Connections
  • Session Policies and Profiles
  • Pre and Post Authentication Policies
  • Citrix Gateway Deployment Options
  • Managing User Sessions

Module 5: Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

  • Virtual Apps and Desktop Integration
  • Citrix Gateway Integration
  • Citrix Gateway WebFront
  • ICA Proxy
  • Clientless Access and Workspace App
  • Access Fallback
  • SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA

Module 6: Configuring Citrix Gateway

  • Working with Apps on Citrix Gateway
  • RDP Proxy
  • Portal Themes and EULA

Certification

This 2 day course is partial preparation for the CCA-N.

For full preparation for the exam we recommend the full 5 day courses CNS-225 and CNS-227  which both leads to CCA-N certification.