Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps
Overview
Course Objective
After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Describe desktop and application virtualization.
• Plan and implement user state virtualization.
• Plan and implement App-V.
• Plan and deploy App-V clients.
• Manage and administer application virtualization.
• Understand application sequencing.
• Configure client Hyper-V.
• Plan and deploy session-based desktops.
• Publish and configure RemoteApp programs.
• Plan pooled personal desktops.
• Plan and implement pooled and personal desktops.
• Implement Remote Access.
• Understand health monitoring of VDI infrastructure
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have a system administrator-level working
knowledge of:
• Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol
• (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS
• management.
• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers.
• Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax.
• Desired: Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Overview Of Desktop And Application Virtualization
• Overview of Virtualization Technologies
• Usage Scenarios for Virtualization
• Considerations for Implementing Virtualization
• Lab : Overview of Desktop and Application Virtualization
Module 2 - Configuring High Availability For Virtual Machine Manager And Hyper-V
• Understanding and Planning for User State Virtualization
• Configuring Roaming User Profiles and Folder Redirection
• Configuring UE-V
• Lab : Planning and Implementing User State Virtualization
Module 3 - Planning And Implementing App-V
• Overview of Application Virtualization
• App-V Architecture
• Planning App-V Infrastructure
• Deploying App-V Infrastructure
• Lab : App-V Introduction and Architecture
• Lab : Planning and Implementing App-V
Module 4 - Managing And Administering Application Virtualization
• Managing and Administering Application Virtualization
• Modifying Published Application and Configuration Upgrades
• App-V Reporting
• Lab : Managing and Administering Application Virtualization
Module 5 - Planning And Deploying App-V Clients
• Overview of App-V Client
• Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
• Managing App-V Client Properties
• Lab : Planning and Deploying App-V Clients
Module 6 - Application Sequencing
• Overview of Application Sequencing
• Planning for Application Sequencing
• Sequencing an Application
• Advanced Application Sequencing
• Lab : Application Sequencing
Module 7 - Application Sequencing
• Overview of Client Hyper-V
• Creating Virtual Machines
• Managing Virtual Hard Disks
• Managing Checkpoints
• Lab : Configuring Client Hyper-V
Module 8 - Planning And Deploying Session-Based Desktops
• Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• Planning Infrastructure for Session-Based Desktops
• Deploying Session-Based Desktops
• RDS High Availability
• Lab : Planning and Deploying Session-Based Desktops
Module 9 - Configuring And Managing Remoteapp Programs
• Publishing and Configuring RemoteApp Programs
• Working With RemoteApp Programs
• Lab : Configuring and Managing RemoteApp Programs
Module 10 - Planning Personal And Pooled Desktops
• Overview of Personal and Pooled Desktops
• Planning and Optimizing Desktop Templates
• Lab : Planning Pooled and Personal Desktops
Module 11 - Planning And Implementing Infrastructure For Pooled And Personal Desktops
• Planning Storage for Personal and Pooled Desktops
• Capacity Planning for Pooled and Personal Desktops
• Implementing Pooled and Personal Desktops
• Implementing RemoteApp for Hyper-V
• Lab : Planning and Implementing Infrastructure for Pooled and
Personal
Module 12 - Implementing Remote Access For VDI
• Extending VDI Outside the Organization
• Controlling RD Gateway Access
• Lab : Implementing Remote Access for VDI
Module 13 - Performance And Health Monitoring Of VDI Infrastructure
• Overview of Monitoring Desktop and Application Virtualization
• Monitoring Desktop Virtualization Infrastructure
• Lab : Performance and Health Monitoring of VDI Infrastructure
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the 20694 – Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps course about? This 5-day hands-on course provides IT professionals with the skills to design, implement, and manage desktop and application virtualization solutions using Microsoft technologies like App-V, UE-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with Windows Server 2012 R2. Participants will learn to configure virtualized desktops, plan and implement App-V clients, manage application sequencing, deploy session-based desktops, and implement remote access for VDI environments.
Q: Who should attend this course? This course is intended for IT administrators and implementers in large and midsized organizations who want to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft desktop and application virtualization technologies. It is ideal for those responsible for planning, implementing, and managing virtual infrastructure solutions.
Q: What are the prerequisites? Participants should have a system administrator-level working knowledge of:
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows-based personal computers
Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax It is recommended to have a basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
Q: How long is the course? The course runs for 5 full days.
Q: What will I learn in this course? By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand desktop and application virtualization concepts
Plan and implement user state virtualization
Plan and deploy App-V clients and manage application virtualization
Sequence applications for virtualization
Configure and manage client Hyper-V
Plan and deploy session-based desktops and RemoteApp programs
Implement pooled and personal desktops
Plan and implement remote access for VDI environments
Monitor and troubleshoot VDI infrastructure performance and health
Q: Will I get a certificate after the course? Yes. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What skills will I gain from the 20694 – Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps course? You will gain proficiency in managing desktop and application virtualization solutions using Microsoft technologies like App-V, UE-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). This includes configuring virtualized desktops, managing application virtualization, sequencing applications, and deploying session-based desktops. You will also acquire skills in configuring RemoteApp programs, managing pooled and personal desktops, and implementing remote access for VDI environments. Additionally, you’ll learn how to monitor and maintain the health of VDI infrastructure.
Q: Will I learn how to manage desktop and application virtualization infrastructure in this course? Yes. This course covers managing enterprise desktop and application virtualization environments, including configuring App-V clients, deploying session-based desktops, managing application sequencing, and setting up high availability for virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI). You will learn to manage storage, networking, and virtual desktops effectively within a virtualized infrastructure.
Q: Can I learn how to implement advanced desktop and application virtualization features in this course? Yes. The course includes advanced features such as configuring and managing client Hyper-V, planning and deploying session-based desktops, and implementing pooled and personal desktops. You will also learn to manage RemoteApp programs and extend VDI outside the organization by implementing remote access solutions.
Q: Is error handling covered in the course? Yes. The course includes best practices for troubleshooting and managing issues within virtualized environments, such as handling application virtualization failures, sequencing issues, and remote access problems. You will learn how to ensure the reliability and stability of your virtual desktop infrastructure by addressing common errors and issues.
Q: Will I be able to apply these virtualization skills in real-world scenarios after the course? Absolutely. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to manage and maintain desktop and application virtualization infrastructure in real-world enterprise environments. You’ll be able to apply your skills to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot virtualized desktops, configure RemoteApp programs, manage virtual desktop infrastructure, and plan and deploy high-availability solutions for a seamless user experience.
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