Course Information
Course Name
NSGW-203: NetScaler Gateway 14.x Administration for Citrix Environments
Exam code
1Y0-231
Duration
5 Days
Certification
Citrix Certified Associate – App Delivery and Security (CCA-AppDS)
Overview
This 5-day course is designed for IT Professionals working with NetScaler ADC, with little to no previous NetScaler experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in identifying, implementing and managing a NetScaler ADC using leading practices as well as implementing and configuring a NetScaler Gateway environment to address remote access requirements for VPN deployments as well as the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment.
Product Versions Covered: NetScaler VPX v14.1 and NetScaler Console v14.1
Audience Profile
IT Administrators
Network Engineers
System Engineers
Prerequisites
This course requires little to no previous experience with NetScaler ADC; however, Citrix recommends a basic understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, and of the OSI model, network devices, and networking protocols.
At Course Completion
When you complete this course, you will be able to:
Understand the functionalities and capabilities of NetScaler ADC
How to obtain, install, and manage NetScaler ADC licenses
Comprehend basic NetScaler ADC network architecture.
Understand how SSL is used to secure NetScaler ADC.
Optimize the ADC system for traffic handling and management.
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started
Introduction to NetScaler ADC
Feature and Platform Overview
Deployment Options
Architectural Overview
Setup and Management
Module 2: Basic Networking
Networking Topology
NetScaler ADC Components
Routing
Access Control Lists
Module 3: High Availability
NetScaler ADC High Availability
High Availability Configuration
Managing High Availability
In Service Software Upgrade
Troubleshooting High Availability
Module 4: Load Balancing
Load Balancing Overview
Load Balancing Methods and Monitors
Load Balancing Traffic Types
Load Balancing Protection
Priority Load Balancing
Load Balancing Troubleshooting
Module 5: SSL Offloading
SSL Overview
SSL Configuration
SSL Offload
Troubleshooting SSL Offload
SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections
Module 6: Securing System Traffic
Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing
Configuring External Authentication
Admin Partitions
Module 7: Monitoring & Troubleshooting
NetScaler ADC Logging
Monitoring with SNMP
Reporting and Diagnostics
AppFlow Functions
Citrix Application Delivery Management
Troubleshooting
Module 8: NetScaler Gateway
Introduction to NetScaler Gateway
Advantages and Utilities of NetScaler Gateway
NetScaler Gateway Configuration
Common Deployments
Module 9: AppExpert Expressions
Introduction to AppExpert Policies
Default Policies
Explore NetScaler Gateway Policies
Policy Bind Points
Using AppExpert with NetScaler Gateway
Module 10: Authentication, Authorization & Secure Web Gateway
Authentication and Authorization
Multi-Factor Authentication
nFactor Visualizer
SAML authentication
Module 11: Manage Client Connections
Session Policies and Profiles
Pre and Post Authentication Policies
NetScaler Gateway Deployment Options
Managing User Sessions
Module 12: Integration with CVAD
NetScaler Gateway Integration
NetScaler Gateway WebFront
ICA Proxy
Clientless Access and Workspace App
Access Fallback
Smart Control and Smart Access for ICA
Module 13: Configuring NetScaler Gateway
Working with Apps on NetScaler Gateway
RDP Proxy
Portal Themes and EU
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