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course | CXD-252 Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud

Learn how to migrate to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud, including cloud architecture, deployment models, migration steps, virtual desk

IT-1066 | CXD-252 Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud

Course Sector : Information Technology

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Duration	Date from	Date to	Course Venue	Course fees	Book a course
5 Days	21/09/2026	25/09/2026	London	$4,950	Book now
5 Days	14/12/2026	18/12/2026	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	10/01/2027	14/01/2027	Dammam	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	14/06/2027	18/06/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now

Course Introduction

The Moving to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud course is a specialized training program designed for IT professionals and system administrators who want to understand and implement migration from traditional on-premises Citrix environments to the modern Citrix Cloud platform.

This course introduces the fundamentals of Citrix Cloud architecture, including the Citrix Cloud control plane, Cloud Connectors, resource locations, and how virtual apps and desktops are delivered securely to end users across different devices and locations.

Participants will learn how to deploy and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, including configuring machine catalogs, delivery groups, user access policies, and application publishing in a cloud-based environment. The course also covers hybrid deployment models, allowing organizations to integrate on-premises infrastructure with Citrix Cloud services.

A major focus of the program is the migration process, including planning, assessment of existing Citrix environments, workload analysis, and step-by-step migration strategies. Learners will understand how to reduce downtime, maintain security, and ensure business continuity during the transition.

The course also explores cloud management tools, monitoring performance, troubleshooting common issues, and optimizing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for scalability and cost efficiency. Security concepts such as identity management, access control, and data protection in Citrix Cloud are also covered in detail.

This course is ideal for Citrix administrators, IT infrastructure engineers, cloud engineers, and system architects responsible for managing enterprise virtualization environments.

By completing this course, participants will gain practical skills in deploying and managing Citrix Cloud solutions, enabling organizations to modernize their IT infrastructure, improve remote work capabilities, and enhance scalability and operational efficiency

Course objective

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on-premises and the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Learn ways of installing, configuring and managing Citrix Cloud Connectors
Deploy and manage Virtual Delivery Agent machines to on-premises resource locations as well as in Microsoft Azure using MCS Integrate Citrix Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Microsoft Azure Active

Course audience

IT professionals, systems administrators, and network engineers who are responsible for implementing, managing, and supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments, particularly those transitioning to or working with Citrix Cloud services.

Course Outline | Day 01

Introduction to Citrix Cloud

What is Citrix Cloud
Citrix Cloud Services
Citrix Cloud Operation and Architecture
Citrix Cloud Administration

Citrix Cloud Connectors

Cloud Connector Architecture
Installing and configuring Citrix Cloud Connectors
Securing Citrix Cloud Connectors
Citrix Cloud with Multiple Domains

Introduction to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment Models
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service with On-Premises Resources
Configuring the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service
Delivering Apps and Desktops to End-Users Using On-Premises Resources with MCS

Course Outline | Day 02

Managing the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Citrix Studio and Director
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Remote PowerShell SDK
Managing Multiple Resource Locations
Using PVS with the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Services

Providing Access in Citrix Cloud

Selecting Between Workspace Experience and On-premises StoreFront
Consideration for NetScaler Gateway Locations
User Authentication

Operations and Support in Citrix Cloud

Citrix Smart Tools
Cloud Connector Operations
Monitoring your Environment

Course Outline | Day 03

Public Cloud Considerations

General Public Cloud Considerations
Microsoft Azure as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location
Amazon Web Services as a Citrix Cloud Resource Location

On-Premises Migration to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service

Citrix Cloud Migration Options and Considerations
Migrating Machine Catalogs and Delivery Groups
Migrating Policies and Settings
Considerations for Migrating to a Public Cloud

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Azure Overview

Defining IAAS
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Azure Deployment Models
Azure Fundamentals Review
Azure Management
Azure Locations

Course Outline | Day 04

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Integration with Azure Active Directory

Active Directory Basics
Active Directory Usage
Connecting On-premises Active Directory to Azure
Azure Role-Based Access Control
Azure Locations

Connecting to Microsoft Azure

Azure Connectivity
Cloud Connectors in Azure
Creating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Host Connections to Azure

Deploying Apps and Desktops using Machine Creation Services

Master Image Preparation
Machine Creation Services in Azure
Considerations for Deploying onto Azure

Course Outline | Day 05

Providing Access to End Users

StoreFront Locations
NetScaler Locations
Multiple Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Zones in Azure Regions

Maintaining Infrastructure and VDAs in Microsoft Azure

Maintaining Infrastructure
Maintaining Resources
Power Management

Plan for a Successful POC

Planning your next steps

Course Certificates

BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”

BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a virtualization solution that allows users to access applications and full desktop environments remotely from any device.Instead of installing software locally, everything runs on a central server and is delivered securely to the user.It is used for:Remote work and hybrid work environmentsCentralized IT managementSecure access to enterprise appsReducing hardware dependency

Switching a Citrix server usually means connecting to a different delivery group, data center, or resource.Common methods:Log out and re-login to select a different server or regionUse Citrix Workspace Store to choose another desktop/app groupIT admins may assign you to a different Delivery Controller automaticallyIn some setups, you can manually select a resource location or farmIf you are a user:You typically don’t switch servers manually—IT controls this based on load and access rights.

Citrix Workspace AppThis is the installed application on your device (Windows, Mac, mobile).It allows you to:Connect to virtual apps and desktopsLaunch remote sessionsAccess enterprise resources securelyCitrix WorkspaceThis is the full digital workspace experience that includes:Apps and desktopsFiles and data accessWeb and SaaS integrationsUnified access portal

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