Overview
This two-day course provides IT professionals with the skills to configure and manage Citrix NetScaler Gateway 14.x. It covers implementing secure remote access solutions, configuring authentication, managing client sessions, and integrating with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Participants will gain practical experience through hands-on labs to address real-world remote access requirements effectively.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of NetScaler ADC architecture, setup, and management.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, OSI model, and networking protocols.
- Completion of NS-201: NetScaler ADC 14.x Administration is recommended.
Target audience
- IT administrators, engineers, and architects working with Citrix NetScaler Gateway.
Delegates will learn how to
- Configure authentication, authorisation, and auditing.
- Integrate NetScaler Gateway with Citrix components.
- Define end-user access and experience.
- Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues.
Outline
1. NetScaler Gateway
- Introduction to NetScaler Gateway.
- Advantages and utilities of NetScaler Gateway.
- NetScaler Gateway configuration.
- Common deployments.
2. AppExpert expressions
- Introduction to AppExpert policies.
- Default policies and policy bind points.
- Using AppExpert with NetScaler Gateway.
3. Authentication, authorisation, and secure web gateway
- Authentication and authorisation.
- Multi-factor authentication and nFactor Visualizer.
- SAML authentication.
4. Managing client connections
- Session policies and profiles.
- Pre- and post-authentication policies.
- Managing user sessions.
5. Integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD)
- Integration and WebFront.
- ICA Proxy and clientless access.
- Workspace app, SmartControl, and SmartAccess for ICA.
6. Configuring NetScaler Gateway
- Working with apps on NetScaler Gateway.
- RDP proxy.
- Portal themes.
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