Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Architect Design Solutions (CWS-415)

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Architect Design Solutions (CWS-415)

About the Course

CWS-415 is an advanced, five-day intensive program designed to elevate IT professionals to the level of a Citrix Architect. This course moves beyond basic administration to focus on the Citrix Consulting methodology, teaching you how to assess complex enterprise environments and translate business drivers into technical design decisions. You will learn to navigate high-level architectural challenges, including multi-location deployments and robust disaster recovery strategies.

The curriculum is structured around the practical application of design principles. You will explore how to segment users, assess application compatibility, and choose the optimal FlexCast models to meet diverse organizational needs. By the end of this course, you will be capable of creating a holistic virtualization design that balances performance, security, and scalability while minimizing infrastructure risk.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

• Infrastructure Architects responsible for the high-level design and overall health of Citrix environments.

• Senior Consultants guiding enterprise clients through virtualization transformations.

• IT Professionals with extensive experience seeking the highest tier of Citrix virtualization certification.

Learning Objectives

Domain 1: Assessment and Methodology

• Apply the Citrix Consulting methodology to identify risks in existing deployments.

• Analyze business drivers and user segmentation to guide architectural decisions.

• Evaluate application and capability assessments to determine project scope.

Domain 2: Layered Design Strategies

• Design the Access Layer, including StoreFront scalability and Citrix Gateway integration.

• Orchestrate the Resource Layer, focusing on VDA scalability, security hardening, and image management (MCS vs. PVS).

• Define Control Layer site designs that ensure high availability and centralized management.

Domain 3: Hardware and Compute Optimization

• Calculate hardware sizing and storage requirements for enterprise-scale workloads.

• Design resource pools and clusters that optimize hypervisor performance.

• Integrate data center networking and security protocols into the virtualization fabric.

Domain 4: Advanced Multi-Location and Disaster Recovery

• Manage profiles, printing, and image synchronization across multiple geographical sites.

• Develop a multi-tiered disaster recovery plan aligned with business continuity objectives.

• Implement Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) and optimal gateway routing for global access.

Certification Path

This course is the official preparation for the Citrix Certified Expert in Virtualization (CCE-V) certification. To achieve this expert-level status, candidates must:

1. Hold a valid CCP-V (Professional) certification.

2. Attend this CWS-415 training.

3. Pass the Exam 1Y0-403: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations.

Note: Successful completion of this course can also be used to renew an existing or expiring CCE-V certification without retaking the exam.

Prerequisites

• Required: Extensive hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 and Citrix Gateway.

• Recommended: Prior attendance of CWS-215 (Administration) and CWS-315 (Advanced Administration).