Module 1: Introduction to Citrix App Layering
- App Layering Introduction
- Citrix App Layering Benefits
- Layer Introductions
Module 2: Planning – Citrix App Layering Architecture
- Architecture and Technical Overview
- The Enterprise Layer Manager (ELM) Server
- The Process to Create a VM Using App Layering
- The Layered Image Boot Process Flow
- The Citrix App Layering Management Console
- App Layering Connectors
Module 3: Planning - OS Layers
- Create an OS Layer
- How Many OS Layers?
- OS Layer Considerations
- OS Layer Benefits
Module 4: Planning – Platform Layers
- Create a Platform Layer
- How Many Platform Layers?
- Platform Layer Considerations
- Platform Layer Types
Module 5: Planning – App Layers
- Create an App Layer
- How Many App Layers?
- App Layer Considerations
- App Layer Benefits
- How to Update a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Catalog Using Citrix App Layering?
Module 6: Planning – Elastic App Layers and User Layers
- Elastic App Layering
- Elastic App Layer Use Case
- How Many Elastic Layers?
- Elastic Layer Considerations
- What are User Layers?
- User Layer Requirements
- User Layer Considerations
- User Layer Locations
- User Layer Storage Location Considerations
Module 7: Planning – Using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with App Layering
- Create a Template
- Template Considerations
- Layers Review
- Scenario Walk Through Example to Use App Layering to Plan out Images
- Prepare the Layered Image for MCS
- Use App Layering with MCS
Module 8: Planning - Layer Priority and Maintaining an App Layering Environment
- Layer Priority
- Layer Priority Function
- How to Update Layers
- Layer Update Considerations
- Coordinate and Manage the ELM Server
- ELM Server Backup Considerations
- ELM Multi-Location
- Backups for Layers
- ELM Server Update Considerations
- Layering Anti-Virus
- Layering Microsoft Office
- App Layering Recipes, Documentation and Labs
