This comprehensive five-day course is specifically designed for IT professionals working with Citrix NetScaler ADC who have minimal or no previous NetScaler experience. The program accommodates administrators, network engineers, solutions architects, and IT professionals interested in identifying, implementing, and managing NetScaler ADC using industry best practices and implementing advanced traffic control policies through the NetScaler ADC.
Product Versions Covered:
NetScaler VPX v14.1 and NetScaler Console v14.1
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core functionalities and capabilities available in NetScaler ADC
- Learn how to obtain, install, configure, and manage NetScaler ADC licenses
- Develop understanding of fundamental NetScaler network architecture and design
- Understand how SSL security protocols protect NetScaler ADC and client data
- Optimize and tune NetScaler systems for efficient traffic handling and management
- Master the AppExpert Policy Engine basics and identify practical applications
- Apply Rewrite and Responder feature capabilities on the NetScaler ADC
- Understand Content Switching benefits and deployment alongside load balancing
- Explore NetScaler features that enhance client-server interaction and system responsiveness
- Comprehend Global Server Load Balancing and its application for geographic redundancy
Prerequisite Knowledge Requirements:
While this course requires minimal prior NetScaler ADC experience, Citrix recommends foundational understanding of TCP/IP protocols, HTTP communication, OSI reference model layers, network device architecture, and common networking protocols for optimal course participation.
Course Outline and Modules:
- Module 1: Getting Started with NetScaler
- Module 2: Basic Networking Concepts and Configuration
- Module 3: High Availability Architecture and Management
- Module 4: Load Balancing Strategies and Implementation
- Module 5: SSL Offloading and Encryption Handling
- Module 6: Securing System Traffic and Communications
- Module 7: Monitoring Systems and Troubleshooting Approaches
- Module 8: Introduction to Policies and Responder Policy Configuration
- Module 9: Rewrite Policies and URL Transformation Techniques
- Module 10: Advanced Policy Expression Development
- Module 11: System Optimization for Performance
- Module 12: Global Server Load Balancing for Geographic Distribution
