citrix training

Mastering Citrix^® XenApp^{® TM} 
A FIVE-DAY, HANDS-ON TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

It's Relevant. It's Real World.
Choice Solutions invites you to attend our 5-day in-depth technical training class on Citrix XenApp. This class is for people who want to know how Citrix XenApp really works and learn best practices to help you run it in the real world. Developed by people who know XenApp and know how to teach it, this course will teach you the skills you'll need to confidently plan, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot your XenApp environment. We do Citrix day in and day out as an award-winning Citrix Platinum Partner, and we'll share with you what we have learned.

Since this class is not written nor endorsed by Citrix, we are able to focus on many 3rd party tools, resources and solutions—and we're able to teach you what you really need to know to be a XenApp guru, not just what Citrix wants you to think. We take a unique approach to learning with a twist of fun, and leading the class is a seasoned field engineer and outstanding technical trainer who has taught technical courses for more than 20 years and is one of the best Citrix trainers in the country.

We guarantee you'll have the best training experience you have ever had. You'll learn more, retain more, and you'll walk away with useful tips, ideas, and best practices you can use immediately.

What You'll Learn
Our class combines the elements of a dynamic, interactive presentation with custom labs that really drive home the key concepts and skills you'll need to know. Our outstanding courseware is void of the fluff and filler usually found in vendor-created materials. You'll see understandable, useful diagrams and drawings you've never seen before. Some of our class topics include:

• FlexCast Application Delivery – hosted, online, offline, streaming, isolation
• Server Design – build order, hardware, virtual, best practices
• Farm Design – server location, data store, zones, authentication, component communication patterns, web interface
• Network Design – WANs, LANs, bandwidth requirements, QOS, ports
• Remote Access Design – Secure Gateway, Access Gateway, firewalls, ports
• Licensing Design – server location(s), license provisioning, communications
• Server Sizing Strategies – what's right for you, improving performance, fitting more users on your box
• User Profile Design – featuring the six types of user profiles, home directories, user scripts
• AD Policy Design – for Citrix XenApp Server and farm integration
• Printing – drivers, replication, auto creation, compatibility, print services, policies, universal printing
• ICA Client Design – which one to use, configuration, deployment, update
• Citrix Policy Design – implementation, resultant set of policies, best practices
• HA and Fault Tolerance – load balancing, replication, clustering, 3rd party tools
• Advanced Administrative Controls – the power of the 11 Layers of Control
• Troubleshooting – web resources, useful tools, 3rd party solutions

What's Included
You'll control both a client machine and server during our week together. We use virtualization technologies in class for enhanced flexibility. Our 500+ page course book will help you remember the important concepts and principles we covered during the week. Further, feel free to contact us after class if you have questions. Class sessions run each day from 9am to 4:30pm.

Your choice of lunch is provided each day along with breakfast goodies and sodas/bottled water.

Who Should Attend
We have people with all levels of skills and backgrounds attend our XenApp class. Of course you will need Windows Server experience, but our course is designed to take you from Square 1 to 100 with XenApp. We're not saying that Square 100 is the most you can learn, but if you're new to XenApp this class will bring you up to speed. If you're a veteran XenApp admin, we'll fill in those squares that you've been missing or help you find ones that need changing in your current environment.

Citrix Certification
We don't teach to the test like other classes do. Rather, we focus on making you an outstanding XenApp admin who really knows what they are doing. Then, if you wish, getting Citrix certified will be a natural byproduct of actually knowing the product. This class will definitely help you prepare for the XenApp exams.

It's Guaranteed
We've been delivering this course now for more than 8 years, and we're confident that you will love it. Without a doubt, we know you will have the best Citrix training experience with us at Choice Solutions. If for any reason you feel you did not get value from our class, we will happily refund your course fee or allow you to attend another class in the future.

Pricing
For course pricing, please contact your Choice Account Manager or contact our Training Department by one of the methods below. Discounts are available for organizations that send 2 or more to class.

BONUS: Live Demos of the NEW XenApp6 and XenDesktop4!
Don't miss this chance to see the new XenApp6 for 2008 R2 as well as the powerful XenDesktop4. Upgrading your XP to 7 has never been easier!

Registration
See a list of classes on our Training Calendar that you can register for here.

You may also send an email to training@choicesolutions.com, or call 1-800-486-1541. Seating is limited so we can have a great class with lots of interaction.

What Others Are Saying About This Course:

"Courses like this with real-world training as opposed to the vendor-sanctioned courses are rare but valuable. You showed the great depth of knowledge available at Choice Solutions!" — K.L.

"This course was more helpful than any books I have read. The manual is fantastic" — R.P.

"Best teacher I have had. His personal explanations and drawings were excellent! Glad I took this class instead of a certified Citrix class!" — K.G.

"By far . . . the best hands-on class I've ever attended. As always Choice Solutions put on one heck of a show. I thoroughly enjoyed the Citrix presentation on Thursday. The trainer was a sharp guy, very knowledgeable, very personable, and definitely made the class more enjoyable. Great job!!" — J.H.

"The trainer is a unique instructor that makes learning fun... a Five Star Education!" — C.D.

"First course I've taken in years that I found myself interested in to the last minute of class. Congrats! Done very nicely." — C.J.

"Your trainer was the most awesome teacher ever! He made class interesting and I love the fact that he reviewed every morning. Your trainer presented a lot of knowledge on Citrix and was able to answer every question asked. I would definitely recommend Choice Solutions to other companies. P.S. Lunch was awesome! Thanks for making me smarter!" — J.S

"The virtual environment for lab exercises throughout the course is excellent. The course book was not only easy to follow, but will be a great reference material to take back to work." — J.W.

"Excellent course! I have taken other Citrix courses and this was by far the best. Great instructor and excellent real world experience. This is a hard quality to find in the classrooms I have been to. I greatly look forward to working with Choice Solutions." — E.S.

See more class testimonials here.

How important is it to get the right information the first time--and retain it?

Time is valuable, so make the right choice--get the Choice Citrix Education you deserve.

Call Choice Solutions today at 1-800-486-1541 and register for our next Citrix class. You'll be joining the many satisfied students who are glad they chose Choice Solutions for their IT training needs.