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
Product Versions Covered: NetScaler VPX v14.1 and NetScaler Console
v14.1
Required skills
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.
This course prepares for the certification "Citrix Certified Associate - App
Delivery and Security" (CCA-AppDS).
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
- SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA
Module 13: Configuring NetScaler Gateway
- Working with Apps on NetScaler Gateway
- RDP Proxy
- Portal Themes and EU
