Course Details
Course Outline
1 - XenServer Architecture
Describing the XenServer virtualization platformProduct editions and entitlementsXenServer architectureXenServer key components
2 - Managing Virtual Machines
Virtualization techniquesXenToolsCreating virtual machinesManaging virtual machinesUnderstanding vAppsManaging snapshot
3 - Installing XenServer
Hardware requirementsLicensingAvailable installation methodsXenServer supplemental packs
4 - Managing a XenServer Environment
Deploying hotfixesUpgrading XenServerUpgrading XenToolsMonitoring and alertingPool metadata backups
5 - Resource Pools
Understanding resource poolsXenServer pool masterPool master electionWorkload balancing
6 - Networking
XenServer networking architectureVirtual network typesNetwork interface bondsXenServer physical connectivity
7 - Storage
XenServer storage architectureUnderstanding thick and thin provisioningStorage locationsFile based and block based storageStorage multipathingXenServer IntellicacheXenServer in-memory read cachingXenApp and XenDesktop Provisioning enhancements
8 - High Availability
Purpose of high availabilityHigh availability recommendationsDetecting a host failureHigh availability recovery process
9 - Security
Integrating with Active DirectoryUnderstanding role-based accessMinimizing the attack surfaceCertificates and SSL with XenServerXenServer Hypervisor Introspection Direct Inspect API
10 - Sizing and Optimizations
Dom0 sizingDom0 in-memory reach cachingVirtual CPU optimizationDevice pass-throughDynamic memory controlResource schedulingNetwork QoSDisk prioritizationXenServer vGPU and GPU pass-through
11 - Troubleshooting
XenServer maintenance modeHost logs and event notificationsXsconsoleXenTopCommand line and PowerShell commandsUsing Citrix Insight ServicesNetwork tracing
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
This course is designed for IT professionals with little or no XenServer experience.