Citrix Methodology

Description:

Upon completion of this course learners will be able to:

·        Define the Citrix solution methodology and explain the framework for project implementation. 

·        Identify various phases of the project using Citrix solution methodology.

·        Define and outline the objectives of project management and project roles

·        Define and manage project change and management components

  Recommended Knowledge and Skills

It is recommended that students have the following knowledge and skills prior to taking this course:   
 

Basic network administration, including the ability to:
 Log on/Log off
 Navigate the system
 Create users/change permissions
 Configure operating system options
 Application installation in a multi-user environment
 Basic knowledge of application server technology
 Administration of MetaFrame Presentation Server, Enterprise Edition
 Administration of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Environments
 

 
Day One

Chapter 1 – Citrix Solutions and Methodologies Overview

 The Analysis Phase
 The Design Phase
 The Build/Test Phase
  The Rollout Phase
 Project Management
 

Chapter 2 – Project Management

Project Executive Sponsorship
Project Roles
Project Checkpoints
Managing Change
Managing Project Tasks
Managing Project Quality
Managing Project Communication
Mitigating Project Failure
 

Chapter 3 – Project Definition

 Analysis Phase
 Project Definition Functions and Guidelines
 Project Definition Guidelines
 Project Definition Sections
 

Chapter 4 – Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept Overview
Proof of Concept Planning
Proof of Concept Design
Proof of Concept Build
Proof of Concept Results Analysis
 

Chapter 5 – Infrastructure Assessment

 Infrastructure Assessment Process
Infrastructure Assessment Agenda Creation
Infrastructure Assessment Readiness Analysis
 

Chapter 6 – MetaFrame Access Suite Architecture Design

 Design Phase Process
 Design Phase Objectives
 Design Agenda
 MetaFrame Access Suite Design
 Directory Services Design and Integration
 Network Design and Integration
 

Chapter 7 – Operations and Support Design

 Training
Communication
Change Control
Application and Scalability Testing
Backup and Recovery
 

Chapter 8 – Build/Test

 Build/Test Overview
 Application Integration
 Policy and Profile Integration
Infrastructure Integration
Environment Build Tasks
Testing and Scalability
Build/Test Phase Checkpoint
 

Chapter 9 – Rollout

Rollout Overview
Pilot Implementation
Production Rollout
 

Chapter 10 – Post Project

Project Assessment Overview
Identifying Project Benefits