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Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223/256)

By Todd W. Mathers
Published Dec 21, 2005 by Pearson IT Certification.

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Copyright 2006
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ISBN-10: 0-7897-3246-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3246-0

If you are studying for the Citrix CCA exam, the Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0/4.0 Exams 223/256 Exam Cram is your smartest, most efficient way to study and get certified. Your time to study is limited, so spend it with the best. This study guide provides you with a concise review of the new features for the MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3, and it clearly maps your exam objectives for easier, more efficient studying. An accompanying CD includes a fully customizable test engine with questions, answer keys and detailed score reports. You'll also receive a Cram Sheet tear-out card that is perfect for last-minute studying. For a concise study guide the strictly focuses on exam objectives, choose Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0/4.0 Exams 223/256 Exam Cram.

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Installation Prerequisites for MetaFrame Presentation Server 3

Table of Contents

Introduction
Self-Assessment
Chapter 1: Introducing Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0, Enterprise Edition
Introduction
The Components of MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0, Enterprise Edition
MetaFrame Presentation Server Platform Solutions
MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Core MetaFrame Presentation Server Software
The Web Interface for MetaFrame Presentation Server
Citrix Secure Gateway
Citrix Load Manager
Citrix Resource Manager
Installation Manager
Legacy MetaFrame 1.8 Server Farm Support
Exam Prep Questions
Need to Know More?

Chapter 2: MetaFrame Presentation Server Architecture
Independent Computing Architecture
ICA Packet
Virtual Channels
MultiWin
SpeedScreen Technology
SpeedScreen Latency Reduction
SpeedScreen Browser Acceleration
SpeedScreen Flash Acceleration
SpeedScreen Multimedia Acceleration
Independent Management Architecture
Centralized Administration
Data Store
Local Host Cache
Zones
Data Collectors
IMA Subsystems
Listener Ports
Idle Sessions
ICA Sessions
Published Application Discovery Process
SNMP
Auditing Shadowed Sessions
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 3: Installation Prerequisites for MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Licensing Requirements
Server Licenses
Client Licenses
Server Software Requirements
Terminal Services Licensing
Protocols
Server Hardware Sizing
User Load
Types of Applications
Network Bandwidth Considerations
Management Console Requirements
Firewall Configuration
MetaFrame Data Store Requirements
Direct and Indirect Data Store Connection
Server Farm Distribution and Availability
Clustering, Distributed Databases, and Multiple Farms
Redundant Hardware
Load Balancing
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 4: Installing and Managing MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
MetaFrame Access Suite License Architecture
MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing Overview
License Management Console
MASL System Requirements
Deployment Considerations
Installing MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Uninstalling MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Providing License Server Fault Tolerance
Managing MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Managing and Assigning Citrix Licenses
Monitoring License Usage
Alert Thresholds
Historical Usage
Administrative Delegation
Moving License Files to a New License Server
Modifying the Listening Ports for the MASL Server
MASL Administration Commands
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Chapter 5: Installing MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Remapping Server Drive Letters
Standard MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 Installation
Choosing Components to Be Installed
Installing the Citrix License Server
Installing MetaFrame
Choosing Product Editions
Choosing MetaFrame Components
Enabling the Pass-Through Client
Creating or Joining a Server Farm
Selecting the Farm Administrator
Identifying the Citrix License Server
Configuring Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Authentication
Configuring Shadowing
Installing the Citrix XML Service
Wrapping Up!
MetaFrame 1.8 Server Migration to MPS
Unattended MPS Installation Support
Uninstalling MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Exam Prep Questions
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Chapter 6: Configuring and Administering MetaFrame Presentation Servers
Components of the Management Console
Administering MetaFrame Using the Management Console
The Farm Node
MetaFrame Administrators
User Session Management
The Servers Node
Using the Shadow Taskbar
Connection Management Using Citrix Connection Configuration
The Advanced Tab
The ICA Settings Tab
The Client Settings Tab
SpeedScreen Latency Reduction Manager
Application Properties
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 7: MetaFrame Presentation Server Policy Management
What Are MetaFrame User Policies?
Policy Priority
MetaFrame Server Settings and User Policies
MetaFrame User Policy Priorities
Policy Exceptions
Policy Filtering and Assignment
Allow and Deny Access
Client IP Address
Client Name
Servers
Users
Available MetaFrame Policy Rules
Creating a User Policy
Determining the Resultant Set of Policies
Exam Prep Questions
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Chapter 8: Citrix Load Management
Overview of Citrix Load Management
Requirements
Load Evaluators and Rules
Default
Advanced
Rules
Creating a New Load Evaluator
Assigning a Load Evaluator
Editing and Deleting a Load Evaluator
Copying a Load Evaluator
Using Load Manager
Monitoring Load
Load Manager Log
Information Updates
Usage Reports
Uninstalling Load Manager
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 9: MetaFrame Security
Administrative Delegation
Delegation Examples
Creating and Delegating MetaFrame Administrators
MetaFrame Administrative Privileges
Zone-Based Administrative Delegation
Modifying Existing Delegations
Managing Access to External Citrix MetaFrame Tools
MetaFrame Access Security
ICA Connection Encryption
Kerberos Client Authentication
Citrix SSL Relay
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 10: Application Integration
Preparing a Server for Application Installation
Enabling Terminal Server
Install Versus Execute Mode
Application Compatibility Scripts
Performing an Application Installation
Installing an Application
Delivering the Application to the User
Full Desktops Versus Published Applications
Publishing a Resource
Published Application Properties
Installation Manager
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 11: Deploying Applications Using Installation Manager
Components of Installation Manager
Package Management Server
Network Share Point Server
Package Server
Target Servers
Installing and Configuring Installation Manager
Network Account Settings
Options
Application Deployment Using Installation Manager
Schedule the Package Deployment
Monitor the Status of a Package Deployment
Deploy a Packaged Application Using Application Publishing
Managing Packages from a Command Prompt
Creating ADF Packages Using the Packager Utility
Packager Components and Terminology
Preparing for ADF Package Creation
Package Creation Using the Packaging Wizards
Manually Creating an ADF Package
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Chapter 12: Printing
Supported Printer Types
Client Printers
Network Printers
Local Printers
Printer Management Features in MetaFrame
The Printer Management Node
The Servers Node
Printer Driver Management
Installing Printer Drivers
Replicating Printer Drivers
Auto-Replicating Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Compatibility
Printer Driver Mapping
MetaFrame Universal Printer Drivers
Printer Configuration
Client Printers
Network Printers
Local Printers
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 13: Citrix ICA Session and Client Configuration
ICA Client Types
The Win32 Presentation Server Client
Client Deployment Methods
Choosing the Client Deployment Method
Client Installation Files
Client Deployment Customization
ICA Client Update Database
The ICA Pass-through Client
Win32 Client Features
Program Neighborhood Client Configuration
ICA Browser Settings
Network Protocol Connection Options
Global Program Neighborhood Client Properties
Default Custom Configuration Settings
Custom Configuration Connection Settings
Application Set Settings
Program Neighborhood Agent Client Configuration
Web Client Configuration
Server-side ICA Connection and Session Configuration
Citrix Connection Configuration
User Account Settings
MetaFrame Presentation Server Policies
SpeedScreen Performance Enhancements
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 14: Web Access to the MetaFrame Server Farm
The Web Interface 3.0 Feature Summary
Web Interface Installation Requirements
MetaFrame Server Requirements
Web Server Requirements
Presentation Server Client Device Requirements
Installing the Web Interface
Configuring the Web Interface
General and Client-Side Settings
Server Settings
Disabling Error Messages
Securing the Web Interface
Program Neighborhood Agent Console
Program Neighborhood Agent Client Configuration
Remote Desktop Web Connection Software
Securing Server Access with the Secure Gateway
Installing the Secure Gateway
Configuring and Managing the Secure Gateway
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 15: Managing and Monitoring Using Resource Manager
Resource Manager Overview
Resource Manager Components
Resource Manager Installation
Resource Manager Upgrade
Selecting the Farm Metric Server
Implementing a Summary Database
Using Resource Manager
Real-time Application and Server Monitoring
Maintaining Historical Data
Reporting
Usage Billing
Exam Prep Questions

Chapter 16: What's New in MetaFrame Presentation Server 4.0
MetaFrame Presentation Server Architecture
Elimination of MetaFrame 1.8 Interoperability
CPU Utilization Management
Virtual Memory Optimization
Installation Prerequisites
MetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Installing MetaFrame Presentation Server
Configuring and Administering MetaFrame Presentation Server
Changes and Additions to the Presentation Server Management Console
Changes and Additions to the MetaFrame Access Suite Console
MetaFrame Presentation Server Policy Management
MetaFrame Security
Application Integration
Installing Applications within an Isolation Environment
Uninstalling an Application from an Isolation Environment
Virtual IP Addressing
Virtual Loopback Addressing
Client IP Address Pass-through
Deploying Applications Using Installation Manager
Printing
Citrix ICA Client Configuration
Web Connectivity to the MetaFrame Server Farm
Managing the Web Interface with the Access Suite Console
Managing the Program Neighborhood Agent with the Access Suite Console
Remote Configuration
Secure Gateway Configuration in an MPS 4.0 Environment
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Chapter 17: Practice Exam 1
Practice Exam

Chapter 18: Answer Key 1
Answer Key

Chapter 19: Practice Exam 2
Practice Exam

Chapter 20: Answer Key 2
Answer Key

Appendix A: CD Contents and Installation Instructions
Multiple Test Modes
Study Mode
Certification Mode
Custom Mode
Adaptive Mode
Missed Question Mode
Non-Duplicate Mode
Question Types
Random Questions and Order of Answers
Detailed Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers
Attention to Exam Objectives
Installing the CD
Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests
Technical Support

Appendix B: Need to Know More?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16

Glossary
Index

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