1Y0-301

1Y0-301 Deploying Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions

Exam Preparation Guide 2.1

Feb 20, 2017

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Disclaimer

This exam preparation guide is designed to provide candidates with necessary information about the 1Y0-301 exam, including study resources and ways to interpret the exam objectives to better enable candidates to assess the types of questions that may be asked during the exam. Please be aware that the content of this guide in no way ensures a passing score on the certification exam.

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Table of Contents

Exam OverviewNumber of Items 3Passing Score 3Time Limit 3Intended Audience 3Registration and Administration 3Retake Policies 4

Preparing for the ExamRecommended Knowledge and Skills 5Recommended Product Experience 6Recommended Training 6Unauthorized Preparation Materials 7Section Titles and Weights 8Interpretation of Objectives 9Sections, Objectives, Examples, and References 10Exam Structure 20FAQs 27Appendix: Practice 32

Contributors & MarksPrep Guide Author 35Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) 35Notice 36Marks 36

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Exam Overview

Number of Items

The 1Y0-301 exam is an 72-question exam written in English. There are 65 multiple choice items and 7 simulation items in the exam. Some of the itemson this exam will not be scored and thus will not affect your final result in anyway. The unscored items are included in this exam solely for research purposes.

Passing Score

The passing score for this exam is 70%.

Time Limit

Intended AudienceThe 1Y0-301 exam is focused on those topics that are most important to those who build, test and roll out Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 solutions. Those who build, test and roll out such solutions may hold various job titles such as:

• Desktop Virtualization Engineers• Desktop Virtualization Consultants• Citrix Engineers• System Administrators

Registration and Administration

This exam is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. To learn more about the rules and process of taking an exam, please visit http://training.citrix.com/exams.

Worldwide, visit the Pearson VUE website (http://www.pearsonvue.com/citrix) to locate a testing center in your area and register for an exam. You may also register in person at any Pearson VUE testing center. If you reside in the United States or Canada, you may also register by calling 1-800-931-4084.

Note: A $7 USD surcharge will be added to phone registrations.

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Type of Candidate Time Limits* Notes

Native English speakers 180 minutes

Non-native English speakers that take the exam in countries where English is a foreign language

180 minutes

+30 minutes (time extension)

Time extension granted automatically

Non-native English speakers that take the exam in countries where English is NOT a foreign language

180 minutes

+30 minutes(time extension)

Must request time extension from Citrix. Submit your request here: Time Extension Request

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The time limit for this exam is 180 minutes. The total seat time is 180 + 25 minutes.

The total seat time includes times allotted for the NDA and surveys.

Retake Policy

Candidates must wait 24 hours from their original appointment time before they can register to retake an exam. After a second attempt, and any attempt thereafter, the candidate must wait 14 calendar days to retake the exam.

Breach of this policy can result in sanctions up to and including a ban from taking Citrix exams and/or decertification.

For more information about our policies, including the Citrix Exam Retake Policy and the Candidate Conduct Policy, please visit http://training.citrix.com/exams

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Prepping for the Exam

Recommended Knowledge and Skills

Specifically, candidates should have the following knowledge and skills prior to taking this exam:

• Knowledge of how the following Windows components integrate with Citrix technologies:

• Active Directory Domain Services • Active Directory Certificate Services• Domain Name System (DNS)• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)• Group Policy Objects (GPOs)• NTFS Permissions• Windows Authentication and Authorization• Knowledge of IIS• Roles and features of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server

2012 R2• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

• Windows 8.1• Windows 8• Windows 7• Windows Server 2012 R2• Windows Server 2012• Windows Server 2008 R2

• Knowledge of SQL 2008 R2 and newer• Knowledge of SQL clustering and mirroring

• General networking skills (i.e. routing, switching)• Knowledge of hypervisors• Knowledge of shared storage configuration and management• Knowledge of Microsoft licensing• Knowledge of non-windows end points and mobile devices

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Recommended Product Experience

We recommend that candidates have about six months of experience with the following tasks in a XenDesktop 7.6 solution:

• Pre-installation Considerations• Installing Required Technologies• Configuring Technical Components• Testing Configurations

Recommended Training

Citrix Education recommends that candidates have hands-on experience with Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 prior to taking this exam. One of the best ways to do this is by taking a formal Citrix training course. The following course provides training on deploying Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 solutions.

• CXD-300: Deploying App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.6 (instructor-led training course or self-study)

As with all Citrix exams, it is recommended that candidates get hands-on experience by working directly with products covered on the exam.

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Unauthorized Preparation Materials

Citrix Education monitors exam results to ensure that candidates are not using unauthorized materials to prepare for exams. If it is determined that a candidate used unauthorized materials to prepare for an exam, the candidate’s score will be invalidated and his or her certification will be revoked.

When looking for materials in addition to authorized Citrix training to prepare for certification, Citrix Education recommends that you visit http://www.certguard.com to ensure that a site is indeed legitimate. This site flags websites that are acting as brain dumps, which have unauthorized materials.

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Section Titles and Weights

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Section Weight

Pre-installation Considerations 18%

Installing Required Technologies 22%

Configuring Technical Components 55%

Testing Configurations 5%

TOTAL 100%

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The section weights included in this guide are intended to help you in understanding how much of the exam is devoted to the topics listed. In fact, the percentages directly map to the number of questions on the exam. For example, if an exam has 60 questions, and Section 1 is weighted at 50%, then 30 of the questions on the exam will relate to Section 1 (60*50% = 30).

Please be warned that section weights are NOT used to calculate your score. Scoring is far more complicated as exam questions may be given different weights based on their overall importance. Because some questions may have different point values assigned to them, section weights and exam scores do not always have a one-to-one correlation.

For more information on how scoring works in Citrix exams read the blog The Scoring Secrets for Citrix Exams - Divulged.

Interpretation of Objectives

Candidates should refer to the objectives and examples listed in this guide in order to determine which topics will be on the exam, as well as examples of the topics that could be tested.

For example, if the objective reads, “Assess the printing infrastructure” and one of the examples reads, “Perform printer driver stress testing” candidates could expect to see:

• A scenario describing a printing infrastructure: • Scenario: A Citrix Architect is assessing the current printing

infrastructure at CGE. As part of the assessment, the architect wants to perform printer driver stress testing.

• A question that requires determining how to assess the printer drivers:• How can the architect assess which printer drivers are in use in the

current environment?

Note: The examples listed in the “Sections, Objectives, Examples and References” section of this guide do NOT encompass all potential topics that could be tested. The examples are only provided as guidance.

The objectives and examples for this exam were developed by Exam Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) based on identified tasks that relate to building, testing and rolling out Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 solutions.

The number of questions written for each objective relates directly to the importance of that objective and is proportional to how frequently that task is performed.

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Section 1: Pre-installation Considerations

1.01 Determine the service accounts that should be used to implement a XenDesktop solution

Need to understand which service accounts should be used in order to install XenDesktop and other components (PVS, StoreFront, etc.)

http://www.citrixguru.com/2015/10/25/xenappxendesktop-7-x-database-permissions/

1.02 Determine the security permissions needed for Provisioning Services

Need permissions to manage the machine accounts in ADUnderstand the need for the permissions

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX132995

1.03 Determine the SQL permissions needed to install or upgrade XenDesktop

Need to understand the minimum permissions needed to complete installation of XenDesktop

http://www.robinhobo.com/installing-configuring-citrix-provisioning-services-7-1/

1.04 Determine the database deployment method and requirements

Is the correct version of the database available for the environmentIs the database correctly configuredHow many databases are needed for a specific configuration

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-install-wrapper/pvs-install-task1-plan-6-0.html

1.05 Determine the service account requirements needed to setup hypervisor connections

What requirements does the service account need when using XenServerWhat requirements does the service account need when using Hyper-VWhat requirements does the service account need when using ESX

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-install-prep-host-vmware.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-install-prep-host-msscvmm.html

Sections, Objectives, Examples and References• Citrix Product Documentation: http://docs.citrix.com• Citrix Support: http://www.citrix.com/support• Citrix Blogs: http://blogs.citrix.com/

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1.06 Manage Citrix licenses Given a scenario determine which license type is appropriateUnderstand how the licenses are consumedUnderstand concurrent licenses and user licensingEnsure RDS license are in the environment Identify how Session Pre-Launch and Session Lingering affect licensing

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-license.html

1.07 Determine which factors to consider when installing Citrix Delivery Controller

Requirements for having more than one delivery controller in a highly available environmentWhat components are needed before installing the controller

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-install-create-site.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-architecture-article.html

1.08 Understand communication flow/architecture Understanding the FMA stackExplain the logon process Explain the startup processUnderstand the communication flow with the different hypervisorsUnderstand application enumeration and desktop launch process

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-architecture-article.html

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128909

1.09 Determine installation and configuration considerations for StoreFront

Determine how to setup HA (how to groups SF servers)Determine if internal or external stores are needed in a specific environmentDetermine the placement and number of StoreFront servers

http://blog.citrix24.com/storefront-2-6-add-new-server-server-group/

1.10 Manage SSL certificates Determine the SSL certificate requirements for StoreFront, NetScaler Gateway, etc.Determine the certificate requirements for the hypervisorDetermine when to use internal versus external

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-secure.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-manage/dws-configure-single-fqdn.html

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Section 2: Installing Required Technologies

2.01 Configure database fault tolerance Know the various database availability options (clustering, always on, mirroring etc.), which one to use based on a use caseUnderstand why a fault tolerance DB is neededWhat resources do you need for the various DB availability optionsProvisioning offline database support

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX129173

2.02 Install the virtual delivery agent Will it be installed on the master image or through a policyVDA for server hosted desktops and one for the desktop hosted desktops; understand the difference between the twoScenarios around installing/configuring the VDA for remote PCDetermine how to install: manually, through GPO or some other tool

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-install-command.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-system-requirements-76.html

2.03 Configure a site, including connecting to a hypervisor

Determine how to connect to the hypervisorsConfigure users, licensing, settings, etc.Configure lease connections (this is a PowerShell configuration)Determine what needs to be setup on the XenDesktop side if you're connecting to XenServer or Hyper-V or ESXiAdd additional Controllers to a site

http://docs.citrix.com/content/dam/docs/en-us/xenserver/xenserver-62/installation.pdf Page 18

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-controller-intro.html

2.04 Delegate administrative rights What permissions should be given based on a specific environment needsCreate custom roles

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-security-article/xad-delegated-admin.html

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2.05 Set up Citrix Director What needs to be configured before setting up DirectorSet up a separate DB for DirectorWhich license is required based on how long you want to save informationSetup Director to monitor a XA 6.5 environment

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-5/cds-monitor-wrapper/cds-monitor-deploy.html

2.06 Install Provisioning Services Need to change specific GPO settingsConfigure offline database support

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-install-wrapper.html

2.07 Configure different boot options for Provisioning Services

Configure PXE boot, DHCP, TFTPConfigure the BDM boot option

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX133193

2.08 Configure the write cache for Provisioning Services Configure the write cache diskWhat are the write cache methods

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-product-wrapper-6-2/pvs-technology-overview-write-cache-intro.html

2.09 Create multiple target devices in Provisioning Services

Create a scenario using the XD streaming wizardCreate a scenario using the XD setup wizardCreate a target device manually

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-vm-wizard-using.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-xendesktop-setup-wizard-readme.html

2.10 Deploy Citrix Receiver Understand the deploy options for ReceiverDetermine how to deploy the receiver

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/receiver/windows/4-0/receiver-windows-install-wrapper/receiver-windows-cfg-command-line-40.html

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2.11 Install StoreFront Understand the certificate requirements for StoreFrontInstalling certificatesInstall StoreFront servers

http://www.robinhobo.com/installing-and-configuring-citrix-storefront-2-0/

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/steverac/archive/2009/07/09/adding-certificates-to-the-local-certificates-store-and-setting-local-policy-using-a-command-line-system-center-updates-publisher-example.aspx

http://www.databasemart.com/howto/SQLoverssl/How_To_Import_Personal_Certificate_With_MMC.aspx

Section 3: Configuring Technical Components

3.01 Create machine catalogs Create machine catalogs for MCSCreate machine catalogs for PVSKnowing the difference between the different types of machine catalogs - know which type to select based on the need in a scenario

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-mach-cat-intro/xad-mach-cat-create.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-mach-cat-intro/xad-mach-cat-manage.html

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX139331

3.02 Create delivery groups Create delivery groupsConfigure desktop and application delivery groupsConfigure anonymous user sessionsConfigure Application pre-launchConfigure Application lingeringKnow the difference between application and desktop delivery groups - OS Server vs. OS Client, applications and/or desktopsUnderstand how they should be allocated - pooled, dedicated, static - based on a given scenario

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create/xad-dg-manage-sessions.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-security-article/xad-plan-security.html

http://blog.citrix24.com/xenapp-xendesktop-7-6-session-lingering-explained/

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-5/cds-manage-delivery-groups-wrapper/cds-shut-down-desktops-rho.html#par_richtext_1

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-settings-wrapper/xad-policies-settings-ica/xad-policies-settings-laa.html

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3.03 Configure policies Understand the difference between filtered and unfiltered policiesUnderstand difference in policy application order GPO, Studio, Local GPOConfigure template policies Configure policy filtering (based on location, AD group, etc.)Know where to go to configure the policies (Citrix Studio console or GPO)

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-create.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-policies-article.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-settings-wrapper/xad-policies-settings-ica/xad-policies-settings-desktop-ui.html

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ion 3.04 Configure the user experience Create policies for user experience

Configure HDX policiesConfigure timeout optionsConfigure session lingerConfigure pre-launchConfigure a pre-launch applicationConfigure a pre-launch desktopConfigure clipboard policies (one way trust, etc.)Configure policies for internal users versus external users (based on location)

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-connection-leasing.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-policies-article/xad-policies-create.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create/xad-dg-manage-sessions.html

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX891671

3.05 Configure shadowing permissions How to enable shadowing optionsEnsure AD is setup to support shadowing

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127388

3.06 Configure Remote PC Access How to configure remote PC access based on various scenariosHow to allocate machines and delivery groups

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-plan-remotepcaccess.html

3.07 Configure power management Configure specific power management options based on a given scenarioKnow the difference between the power management options for pooled desktops versus dedicated desktopsUnderstand power management (rules and triggers # of desktops, % of desktops, etc.)

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/cds-sdk-wrapper-rho/xad-commands/citrix-broker-admin-v2-wrapper-xd76/set-brokerdesktopgroup-xd76.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-5/cds-manage-delivery-groups-wrapper/cds-control-power-management-rho.html

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3.08 Publish hosted applications How to publish applicationsGiven a scenario how would you publish an application

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/receiver/windows/4-0/ica-overview-receiver-config/receiver-windows-config-app-delivery.html

3.09 Configure printing policies Configure universal printer driverConfigure native printersConfigure bandwidth for printingConfigure a session print policy

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-print-landing/xad-print-bpractice-security-defaultops.html

3.10 Set up the Universal Print Server Setup the Universal Print Server on a Windows print serverConfigure the Citrix policy settings

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7/cds-print-intro/cds-print-provision-wrapper/cds-print-univ-print-server.html

3.11 Configure the master image Using the wizardKnowing how to optimize including anti-virus considerationsUnderstand KMS MAK license configuration Create a master image

http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/25161-102-648285/XD%20-%20Windows%207%20Optimization%20Guide.pdf

3.12 Create devices using Provisioning Services Using the XD setup wizardUsing the XD streaming wizardManually configure vDisks and target devices

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-xendesktop-setup-wizard-readme.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-vm-wizard-using.html

3.13 Configure HA for Provisioning Services How to add additional PVS servers to an existing farmHow to configure HA for TFTP serversReplicating the vDisk from one server to another

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/provisioning/7-6/pvs-vdisks-lifecycle-wrapper/pvs-vdisks-replication.html

3.14 Configure Citrix Profile Management Configure Share and NFS minimum permissionsConfigure Profile management policies (GPO or Studio)

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/profile-management/5/upm-streaming.html

3.15 Configure and streamline user profiles Configure Citrix profile policiesConfigure policy exclusionsUnderstand functionality of folder redirection

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff458273%28v=ws.10%29.aspx

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3.16 Configure Personal vDisk Given a scenario determine the appropriate way to configure Personal vDiskHow to upgrade a Personal vDisk

https://support.citrix.com/content/dam/supportWS/kA560000000TNDoCAO/XD_FAQ_Personal_vDisk.pdf

3.17 Configure hypervisor connection Configure Connection for XenServerConfigure Connection for ESX (remember certificate)Configure Connection for Hyper-V

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-install-prep-host-vmware.html

http://support.citrix.com/static/kc/CTX127254/help/Add-HypHypervisorConnectionAddress.html

3.18 Create a resource pool for virtual desktops using XenServer

How to create various resource pools based on specific scenariosUnderstand VM templates, diskless VM

http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/38321-102-714737/XenServer-6.5.0_Administrators%20Guide.pdf

3.19 Determine the appropriate shared storage Give a scenario for a specific shared storage optionConfigure a specific storage type

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xencenter/6-2/xs-xc-storage/xs-xc-storage-pools-add.html

3.20 Configure HA for XenServer How do you promote a server to master server in a failover situationHow to configure HA for XenServer

http://www.bl-nk.net/2014/03/change-xenserver-pool-master/

http://www.ervik.as/citrix/xenserver/3959-how-to-change-the-pool-master-in-a-xenserver-farm

3.21 Configure StoreFront Configuring the StoreFront server for internal and/or external useDetermine how to configure email-based discovery and the requirementsConfigure StoreFront for legacy modeConfigure beacons

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-manage/dws-configure-wr-conf-file/dws-configure-wr-receiver.html

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX200239

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-install/dws-first-auth-store/dws-deploy-join.html

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3.22 Configure the StoreFront store Given a scenario determine how to configure StoreFrontConfigure a store for HTTPConfigure a store for HTTPSConfigure a mandatory storeEnable/disable user subscriptions

http://blogs.citrix.com/2014/04/21/part-5-anonymous-user-support-for-xenapp-on-fma/

3.23 Configure remote access to StoreFront through NetScaler Gateway

Configure access through StoreFrontConfigure access through NetScaler GatewayConfigure STA for remote accessConfigure remote access for mobile receiver

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-manage/dws-manage-store/dws-manage-remote.html

3.24 Configure HA for StoreFront Add additional StoreFront servers to an existing environmentCheck that the servers are replicating

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/2-6/dws-install/dws-first-auth-store/dws-deploy-join.html

3.25 Configure NetScaler Gateway to accept user connections using email-based discovery

Add the SRV record to the NetScaler https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/816587

3.26 Configure ICA proxy Give a scenario and ask what should be configuredConfigure session reliability and the STA configurationChoose between Smart or Basic mode

http://blogs.citrix.com/2009/08/27/ica-proxy-over-agee/3.27/

3.27 Configure NetScaler Gateway for load balancing StoreFront servers

Create a VIPAdd the StoreFront serversAdd monitors for HTTP and HTTPSConfigure persistence on the load balanced VIP

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/storefront/3/integrate-with-netscaler-and-netscaler-gateway/load-balancing-with-netscaler.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-5/ns-tmg-wrapper-10-con/ns-lb-wrapper-con-10/ns-lb-monitors-builtin-con/ns-lb-monitors-builtin-ctx-storefront-stores-tsk.html

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Section 4: Testing Configurations

4.01 Troubleshooting HA Test failover for PVS, StoreFront, NetScaler Gateway and delivery controllerTest Load Balancing

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-5/ns-tmg-wrapper-10-con/ns-lb-wrapper-con-10/ns-lb-monitors-builtin-con/ns-lb-monitors-builtin-tcp-con.html

4.02 Assess the user experience (is everything working as smoothly as expected)

Test VDATest successful launch of desktopsTest successful launch of published applicationsTest session linger and session pre-launchMonitor HDX monitor in Director to ensure everything is configured properly

http://blogs.citrix.com/2014/10/13/design-guidance-for-xenapp-xendesktop-7-6-updated-virtual-desktop-handbook/

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-connection-leasing.html

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-build-new-enviroment/xad-dg-create/xad-dg-manage-sessions.html

Exam Structure

Introduction

This exam is separated into two parts. Part One contains simulation items. Part Two contains multiple choice items.

Part One of the Exam

In Part One of the exam test takers will be presented with 7 simulation items. During Part One of the exam, test-takers will be allowed to navigate back and forth through the simulation questions as well as mark questions for review. Once the test-taker reaches the end of Part One, there will be an opportunity to review all marked questions, as well as any incomplete questions shown in the review screen.

Once the test-taker has reviewed and answered all questions in Part One, he or she will need to end that part of the exam in order to move to Part Two. Once in Part Two, test-takers will NOT be allowed to navigate back into Part One.

Part Two of the Exam

In Part Two of the exam test takers will be presented with 65 traditional items. During Part Two of the exam, test-takers will be allowed to navigate back and forth through the questions as well as mark questions for review. Once the test-taker reaches the end of Part Two, there will be an opportunity to review all marked questions, as well as any incomplete questions shown in the review screen.

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Simulation Item Types

Introduction

This exam includes 7 simulation items. The purpose of this section is to describe the look and feel and functionality of simulation items. This section of the preparation guide provides a tutorial on the user interface, scoring and answering rules, and timing matters for this unique item type.

The 1Y0-301 exam consists of some unique features that candidates need to know before attempting the exam. The user interface for this exam has been customized to meet the needs of the unique items. However, this exam also contains some standard exam components.

All of the simulation items in the 1Y0-301 exam open in the main window.

The main window in the exam may contain item scenarios, requirements or multiple-choice items, as well as the helms. The navigation helm, which is found at the lower portion of the screen, consists of the ‘Previous’ and ‘Next’ buttons. These buttons can be used to navigate forward and backward in this exam.

Helms in the Exam

In the right margin of the screen is the counter helm. This helm contains a counter, which displays the number of the item being tested. In the top margin is the title helm. The title helm of the exam includes a ‘Select for Review’ checkbox and the time remaining for the exam. The select for review and time remaining options in this exam function the same way they do in traditional multiple choice exams. See Figure 1 for an example. 21

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Figure 1: Main window for a simulation item

Simulation Items Explained

Simulation items are used to test candidates’ abilities to complete specific configuration tasks. When this type of item is delivered, candidates are expected to read and synthesize information included in the scenario and then complete the listed tasks in accordance with best practices.

The main window is the first window presented for this type of item. In addition to the buttons on the helm, the main window contains a ‘Simulation’ button. Clicking this button opens the simulated environment.

Figure 1 is an example of the main window for a simulation item in the Pearson VUE environment.

Once the ‘Simulation’ button is clicked and the simulated environment is launched, candidates are presented with a console. A floating window with all the relevant information from the main window is also presented. This floating window has an additional marking functionality. It is resizable and movable; it can be closed or reopened by simply clicking the ‘X’ button in the upper right corner.

Figure 2 shows an example of the simulated environment with a floating window.

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Figure 2: Simulated environment with a floating window

Simulation Items Explained Cont.

The simulated environment looks identical to the real user interface of the product with which candidates are familiar. Consoles can be minimized or closed; consoles can be reopened using the icon on the desktop or the task bar.

Citrix Education worked closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that the most relevant features and settings available in the real products are also available within the simulated environments. However, features such as Help menu items and other settings deemed irrelevant to the task(s) candidates are being asked to address or settings otherwise outside the typical path taken were not included in the simulated environments.

By default, the floating window resides in the upper-right corner of the simulated environment. Candidates can move the floating window as needed and can resize the height of the window, but not the width. When candidates complete the required tasks or want to return to the main window, they should click the ‘Done’ button in the floating window. Clicking the ‘Done’ button saves the final configurations made and closes the simulation window. Whether or not candidates configure any settings or complete the required configurations, they still have to click the ‘Done’ button to exit the simulated environment. Candidates can go back into the simulated environment after clicking the ‘Done’ button as many times as they wish and make changes as desired. Whenever they click the ‘Done’ button, whatever new configurations they make will be saved. If they did not configure anything, their original configuration will remain as-is.

Note: Whenever candidates try to visit the simulated environment for a simulation item that has been visited on a previous occasion, the following warning message appears:

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Figure 3: Standard Warning Message

Simulation Items Explained Cont.

Clicking the ‘Done’ button prompts the simulated environment to save its state for scoring and results retention. Depending on the number of configuration steps or the system resources on the test center’s computer, candidates may experience a slight delay after clicking the ‘Done’ button. While such delays are rare, if they occur, Citrix recommends that candidates refrain from using the mouse or keyboard while the simulation saves its state, as these actions may prolong the delay. Delays of this type are rare and usually last no longer than 20 seconds.

If candidates choose to mark an item incomplete before exiting the simulated environment, they can do so by checking the ‘Incomplete’ checkbox at the bottom of the floating window. At the end of the exam, candidates may review the items they marked as incomplete.

Candidates can also reset the simulated environment by clicking the ‘Reset’ button. Clicking the ‘Reset’ button clears any configurations made within a particular simulated environment. This restores the simulated environment to a clean state; the state it was in when it was first visited. Candidates should only use the ‘Reset’ button if they want to reconfigure the simulated environment from its original state. Otherwise, they can delete or undo unwanted configurations and they will still get the appropriate score. After clicking Yes to reset the simulation, there will be a slight delay as the item reloads. A ‘Help’ button is also provided in the floating window. This button provides basic help text to guide candidates on how to use simulations. This help text is not customized to the specific items and will not guide candidates on how to make specific configurations for an item.

Figure 4 is an example of the floating window.

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Figure 4: Floating window

Scoring and Answering Process

Scoring

In order to receive points on a simulation item, candidates must complete all the tasks in accordance with the requirements in a manner that is deemed acceptable. For this exam, SMEs defined “acceptable” as actions that meet the requirements without rendering harm to the environment. In those items in which a best practice is identified, candidates are expected to adhere to the best practice.

Based on the nature of what is being tested, candidates may receive partial credit for completing some of the required tasks. The exam was designed to allow for partial scoring. Candidates can earn points for items in which all critical tasks are correctly configured rather than only gaining credit when all tasks, critical and non-critical, are configured correctly.

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Answering Process

SMEs identified the most common paths candidates may take to perform the tasks included in a simulation item. As such, candidates will find that most actions that could be taken to configure a real implementation to meet the requirements are also available in the simulations. Examples of possible ways to answer items include using various menu options, mouse clicks, keyboard inputs and multiple consoles as needed. While the Exam Development team endeavored to ensure that the most common ways to complete a task were available in the simulation items, some actions may be excluded or otherwise unavailable within the simulation. In those limited cases in which an action is not allowed in a simulation, candidates will need to use an alternative, correct action to complete the required configurations.

Candidates are required to create and/or configure specific settings and/or policies within the simulated environments. Some of the simulation items contain specific instructions that specify how candidates should name these settings and policies. However, if not specified, candidates are not penalized for misspelling the names of these settings and/or policies. For some of the simulation items, Citrix did not specify how the settings and/or policies should be named. In such cases, candidates can name the settings and/or policies whatever they choose.

Time Matters for this Exam

System Clock versus Actual Time

The time remaining is displayed in the top right corner of the main window for all the item types; however, it is not visible from within the simulation items once the simulated environment is launched. The time displayed on the task bar of the simulated environment desktop is part of the simulation. It is the time of the simulated server and, therefore, may not be accurate.

Candidates configuring a simulation item can use the Alt + Tab combination keys to toggle between the simulated environment and the main window in order to view the time remaining.

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Question Answer

How is the exam graded? When a candidate selects an option as the correct response to an item or configures a setting or set of settings, those settings are saved in the exam when the candidate clicks the ‘Next’ or ‘Done’ button. At the end of the exam, when candidates click the ‘End Exam’ or ‘Exit Exam’ button, the final responses to the items on the exam are graded using scripts and scoring logics.

How are my grades calculated? A complex but thorough grading algorithm is used to calculate your final score. Your grades are calculated using the scores you receive for each item.

Note: Calculating your final score using the averages for the sections on the exam will, in most cases, vary from the final score indicated on your score report. Please see the Section Titles and Weights section for more details.

What happens when I configure a setting in the simulated environment and click the ‘Done’ button?

When you configure a setting in the simulated environment and click the ‘Done’ button, the setting you configured is saved and you are returned to the main window of that item.

What happens when I configure a setting in the simulated environment, check the ‘Incomplete’ check box, and click the ‘Done’ button? Will the item be scored?

Yes, the configured setting will be saved, but the item will be flagged as ‘incomplete’ so that you may revisit it at the end of the exam. Since you have already configured the environment, you do not have to remove the incomplete check mark in order to get credit. You will be graded according to your response, regardless of whether the item is marked as ‘Incomplete’ or not.

What happens when I configure the simulated environment, but then make a change to a particular setting in the environment and click the ‘Done’ button?

The particular setting you change will be updated, but all the other settings will remain the same.

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What happens when I configure a setting in the simulated environment, click the ‘Done’ button, go back into the simulated environment and configure new settings?

The old setting and the new settings are saved and graded at the end of the exam.

What is the function of the ‘Reset’ button? The ‘Reset’ button clears the simulated environment and returns the item to the state it was originally in when the candidate first launched it.

Note: After clicking ‘Yes’ to reset the simulation item there is a slight delay while the simulation item reloads.

What is the function of the ‘Done’ Button? The ‘Done’ button saves whatever configurations or changes you make within the simulated environment and returns the item to the main window.

What is the function of the ‘Incomplete’ checkbox? The ‘Incomplete’ checkbox marks or flags an item as incomplete so that you may edit that item at the end of the exam. You may click the ‘Review Incomplete’ button on the review screen at the end of the exam to review all the items marked ‘Incomplete’ in a sequential order, or you may double-click a single item marked ‘Incomplete’ to review that item from the review screen at the end of the exam.

What happens if I launch a simulated environment, do not perform any configurations, click the ‘Done’ button, and move to another item? Is it marked incomplete?

No, the item is saved, and it does not appear as an incomplete item unless you mark it as incomplete using the ‘Incomplete’ checkbox in the floating window.

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How can I speed up the loading of items during the exam? There is no way to speed up the loading of items. The simulation items are large and require a short but noticeable period to load. When you notice that an item is loading, please do not interact with the item until it is fully loaded. If you continuously click the ‘Done,’ ‘Next’ or any other buttons while an item is loading or while the state of an item is being saved, this could delay the processing time, which will, in turn, cause a longer waiting time for you. If you click a button continuously for a very long period, you may cause your exam to crash. Citrix suggests that candidates refrain from clicking buttons when the exam is loading items or saving configurations.

What should I do when the exam screen looks blank? When the exam screen goes blank, do not touch the mouse or keyboard for a few seconds, and the exam will load/reload. The exam screen may go blank for a few milliseconds when navigating from one item to another because the exam is trying to load the new or next item. The exam screen may also go blank when it is saving certain configurations. However, if the exam screen goes blank for more than 20 seconds on any given instance, please contact the test center administrator.

How do I know how much time I have remaining to complete the exam? In the exam, there is a ‘Time Remaining’ clock. However, the clock is only available from the main window. You can use the Alt + Tab keys to toggle between the simulated environment and the main window in order to view the ‘Time Remaining’ clock.

What happens if I miss only one configuration step? Citrix worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify critical configuration steps for each of the simulation items on the exam. Critical configuration steps are those steps that, if not configured properly, would result in the task required not being completed at all, not even partially. If you miss one of those critical steps, you could lose all the points for that item. However, if you miss some of the non-critical steps, you may still get some points for the other steps you configured or answered correctly.

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How many steps can I miss before failing an item? You could fail an item by missing one or several steps depending on the nature of the step or steps you miss. Some steps are considered critical, and as such, missing a critical step could result in partial credit or no credit at all. However, candidates could miss one or several non-critical steps and still receive partial credit depending on the item.

How do I know if the simulation is functioning correctly? If the navigational buttons are responding correctly, the simulated environment is launching correctly and all the icons in the wizard or console are displaying correctly as well, then the simulation is working.

Note: If you are trying to configure something and you notice that the simulation is not allowing you to configure as you would like, STOP, re-read the scenario and tasks and try to configure the item again.

What should I do if I cannot find what I am looking for within the simulated environment?

Everything you need to address the full-screen items on the exam are provided in the scenarios and in the simulated environments of those items. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please go back and re-read the scenario. If you are convinced that there is a problem, please use the ‘Comment’ button and comment on the problem.

Can I explore in the simulated environment, and will I be penalized for doing so?

Yes, you can explore the simulated environment. And no, you will not be penalized by any means for exploring the environment.

Will I be penalized for doing more than is requested to answer a particular item?

No, you will not be penalized for doing more than is required; however, Citrix advises that you do not “over configure” any settings, as this will not give you extra credit and could result in errors, which could decrease your score.

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Are the items on the 1Y0-301 exam conditional? No, the 1Y0-301 exam items are not conditional. Your response to each item is treated independently and will not affect your response to the next item.

Appendix: Practice

Introduction

Exam-takers should refer to the objectives listed in the “Sections, Objectives, Examples and References” section of this guide in order to determine which topics will be on the exam and examples of topics for each objective.

For example, if the objective reads, "Identify the appropriate plug-in to use," exam-takers should expect to see:• A "scenario describing the need to install a specific XenApp Plug-in"

Scenario: XenDesktop was recently implemented in an environment. A Citrix Administrator in the environment needs to tell the end users which Citrix Receiver type to install in order to access their XenDesktop resources. The end users in the environment will need to access hosted applications through Receiver for Web.

• A question that requires you to "determine which Citrix Receiver type to install" based on the scenario

Which Citrix Receiver type should the administrator instruct the end users to install?

The objectives for this exam were developed by Exam Project Managers and subject matter experts based on identified tasks that relate to building,testing and rolling out a Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 solution. The number of questions written for each objective relates directly to the importance of that objective as it relates to building, testing and rolling out, and is proportional to how frequently that task is performed.

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Sample Question 1

Scenario: A Citrix Engineer needs to implement XenDesktop with high availability in a single datacenter. The engineer must ensure that no manual intervention is necessary if one of the Delivery Controllers is unavailable.

How should the engineer deploy the Delivery Controllers?

A. On the first Delivery Controller, create a new site. Repeat this step for the second Delivery Controller. Create an Active Directory service record.

B. On the first Delivery Controller, create a new site. On the secondary Delivery Controller, select 'Connect this Delivery Controller to an existing site'.

C. On the first Delivery Controller, create a new site. On the second Delivery Controller, install XenDesktop and select the previously created site database.

D. On the first Delivery Controller, create a new site. Repeat this step for the second Delivery Controller. Use NetScaler to load balance the Delivery Controllers.

Answer: B

Objective: Determine which factors to consider when installing Citrix Delivery Controller

Source: Citrix Docs

http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/xenapp-and-xendesktop/7-6/xad-system-requirements-76.html

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Sample Question 2

Scenario: A Citrix Engineer installs Citrix Receiver using the /INCLUDESSON parameter. When testing the deployment, the engineer is prompted for credentials.

What else does the engineer need to do to prevent prompts for credentials?

A. Start the Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant service.B. Reinstall Citrix Receiver using the /SILENT parameter.C. Place the ssonsrv.exe executable in the user startup folder.D. Configure pass-through authentication using the icaclient.adm template.

Answer: D

Objective: Deploy Citrix Receiver

Source: Citrix Knowledge Base

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX133855

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Scenario: A Citrix Engineer changes the write cache settings on a Provisioning Services vDisk from 'Cache on server' to 'Cache in device RAM with overflow on hard disk'. The engineer assigns the vDisk to virtual desktops that have a local disk attached.

What will happen if the RAM cache gets full and the local disk does NOT have sufficient capacity for the write cache overflow?

The write cache will use the Personal vDisk.The virtual desktop will go into a pause state.Additional RAM on the virtual desktops will be used.The write cache will overflow to the default path on the Provisioning Services server.

Answer: B

Objective: Create devices using Provisioning Services

Source: Citrix Docs

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Sample Question 4

Which tool is recommended for troubleshooting Virtual Delivery Agent registration issues?

A. XDPingB. Citrix DirectorC. Resource MonitorD. Citrix Quick Launch

Answer: A

Objective: Assess the user experience (is everything working as smoothly as expected)

Source: Citrix Knowledge Base

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX136668

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Contributors & Marks

AuthorTawnisha Reynolds

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Subject Matter Experts

Alexander Tate

Allan Moutrey

Andy Paul

Arnaud PAIN

Benjamin Crill

Braxton Koppelman

B. T. Peake

Cécil BOVE

Chinnaraju Thoopalli Narasimhaiah

Craig Pickford

Danny van Dam

Erik Bakker

Florian Kirchner

Gertjan Jongeneel

Hamid Mehdi

Henry Heres

J. Adam Bookman

Jamie Lin

Jan Hendrik Meier

Jonas Berglund

Jorge LUIS

Manuel Winkel

Marc Drinkwater

Mark Ma

Matt Nichols

Michael Palesch

Nuno Queiros Alves

Patrick Coughlin

Paul Stansel

Pete Bernard

PETER MWANZIA MUTUA

Bas van Kaam

Sharin Yeoh

Sukhraj Dhaliwal

Thomas Daugaard

Tobiah Grabia

Vess Nedevski

Wael M. Gad

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