Multiple Choice Flashcards
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
A Citrix Architect is asked to design a cost-efficient environment for the Back Office end-user group. Which FlexCast model should the architect recommend?
A. Host Shared
B. Hosted VDI
C. Streamed VHD
D. Local VM
(Case Study)
A. Hosted Shared
Scenario: The company is considering replacing the WIndows XP computers with new devices as part of the new solution. The new devices should require minimal support and administration, while providing a centrally managed desktop solution.
Which two methods should an architect consider to meet these requirements? (Choose two.)
A. Client OS desktop delivery group accessed from thin-client devices by using Citrix Receiver.
B. Server OS desktop delivery group accessed from thin-client devices by using Citrix Receiver
C. Client OS desktop delivery group accessed from Windows-based physical desktops by using Citrix Receiver
D. Server OS application delivery group accessed from Windows-based physical desktops by using Citrix Receiver
A. Client OS desktop delivery group accessed from thin-client devices by using Citrix Receiver.
B. Server OS desktop delivery group accessed from thin-client devices by using Citrix Receiver.
Scenario: CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
What is the benefit of using Streamed VHD?
A. It leverages local client hardware
B. It provides the greatest level of end-user personalization.
C. It supports a variety of hardware configurations from a single image.
D. It allows remote access to applications.
(Case Study)
C. It supports a variety of hardware configurations from a single image.
Scenario: The company is designing a cost-efficient environment for the call center workers. The IT department is replacing the existing thin clients with newer models.
Only block storage is available on the shared storage of the hypervisor.
How should the architect recommend that Hosted VDI be provisioned to fulfill the virtualization requirements for the call center?
A. By using Machine Creation Services
B. By using Provisioning Services
C. By manually installing the operating system
D. By using cloned VM templates
A. By using Machine Creation Services
Why is the database high availability an essential component of a production environment?
A. Because the Delivery Controller is stateless
B. Because server maintenence can be performed online
C. Because it prevents local host cache corruption
D. Because user data loss is prevented if a session is disconnected
A. Because the Delivery Controller is stateless
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to production.
Why does using Windows Deployment Services and deploying a standard base image to virtual desktops help manage the image versioning process?
A. It enables rapid rollback
B. It automates deployment of current and legacy OS versions.
C. It leverages Hyper-V snapshots
D. It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches.
(Case Study)
C. It leverages Hyper-V snapshots
Why does installing Windows applications into an image help manage the image release process?
A. Because it reduces application deployment time
B. Because it standardizes the application deployment process
C. Because it facilitates the use of App-V packages
D. Because it automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches
A. Because it reduces application deployment time
Scenario: CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked with designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and , if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and with minimal complexity.
Why does enabling ‘Active write back’ when configuring group profiles benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
A. It improves application performance
B. It simplifies home drive cleanup
C. It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection
D. It improves data accuracy in volatile environments
(Case Study)
D. It improves data accuracy in volatile environments
Which tool should a Citrix Architect use to investigate slow logon times for the Executives/Management and Back Office end-user groups in the Houston office?
A. CDFControl utiliity
B. Citrix EdgeSight console
C. Citrix AppCenter console
D. Group Policy Management console
(Case Study)
C. Citrix AppCenter Console
Scenario: CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT, a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy. It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
How should the architect deploy MGMT in a Hosted Shared environment?
A. On Windows Server 2008 R2 with Machine Creation Services
B. On Windows Server 2012 R2 with Machine Creation Services
C. On Windows Server 2008 R2 with Provisioning Services
D. On Windows Server 2012 R2 with Provisioning Services
(Case Study)
On Windows Server 2012 R2 With Provisioning Services
Scenario: CGE’s security officer states that, for compliance reasons, all network traffic between Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, and NetScalers must be encrypted. Why does using L2TP meet CGE’s compliance requirements?
A. It encrypts internal ICA traffic.
B. It encrypts ICA traffic from remote end users.
C. It enables the SSL Relay service.
D. It complies with industry-standard SSL encryption requirements
A. It encrypts internal ICA traffic.
Scenario: CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT, a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy. It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability. Why is deploying MGMT as Hosted VDI with SCCM the best solution?
A. It allows the installation of custom applications.
B. It is easy to manage.
C. It meets the high-performance application demands of the Executives/Management end-user group.
D. It allows the Executives/Managment end-user group to share desktops.
(Case Study)
D. It allows the Executives/Management end-user group to share desktops.
What are the benefits of using Streamed VHD?
A. It retains the single image management function
B. It provides a high level of security
C. It has a low storage performance requirement
D. It allows users to install application
A. It retains the single image management function
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to production.
Why does using Provisioning Services with WAIK help manage the image versioning process?
A. It enables rollbacks.
B. It manages version control.
C. It leverages storage array features to offload host processing.
D. It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches.
(Case Study)
B. It manages version control
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to production. Whey does using Provisioning Services and enabling vDisk Update Management help manage the image versioning process?
A. It automatically upgrades virtual desktops to the latest OS version.
B. It provides centralized, single-image management with rollback
C. It is compatible with the Microsoft VHD specification.
D. It automatically deploys the latest target device drivers.
(Case Study)
C. It is compatible with the Microsoft VHD specification
Why does centralizing volume activation help manage the image release process?
A. Because it reduces licensing administration
B. Because it helps manage version control
C. Because it automates the license download process
D. Because it enables the use of Multiple Activation Keys
A. Because it reduces licensing administration
A Citrix Architect reviewed CGE’s antivirus policy and found that it does NOT comply with the posted Citrix antivirus recommendations. What should the architects recommend b added to CGE’s antivirus policy?
A. Enable scanning of network drives
B. Disable real-time scanning on Citrix XenApp servers.
C. Scan all excluded files during the scheduled periodic scan
D. Exclude the user profile storage location from antivirus scanning
C. Scan all excluded files during the scheduled periiodic scan.
Why should memory and network utilization be used to identify bottlenecks?
A. Excessive memory and network utilization will slow the creation of new sessions.
B. Excessive memory and network utilization on the data collector will slow down Web Interface authentication.
C. Excessive memory and network utilization on the data collector will slow down application enumeration.
D. Excessive memory and network utilization on the XenApp server will affect the local host cache.
B. Excessive memory and network utilization on the data collector will slow down Web Interface authentication
Scenario: StoreFront is installed on dedicated servers. A Citrix Architect needs to supply CGE's corporate IT team with the critical Citrix services to be monitored. Which two Citrix services on the StoreFront servers should the architect recommend be monitored? (Choose Two) A. Monitor Service B. StoreFront Service C. Peer Resolution Service D. Credential Wallet Service
(Case Study)
C. Peer Resolution Service
D. Credential Wallet Service
Why should CPU consumption above 85% be used to identify bottlenecks?
A. At least 20% of resources should be available at all times
B. XenServer host CPU utilization above 85% causes excessive content switching
C. XenServer host reserves 20% of all CPU for context switching
D. Running XenCenter will consume 20% of all CPU resources
A. At least 20% of resources should be available at all times
The company needs to define its management process for desktop image releases.
Which tool should the architect recommend for the image management process?
A. Provisioning Services
B. Hypervisor templates and snapshots
C. Windows Deployment Services
D. XenConvert
A. Provisioning Services
How should the architect specify that the Configuration Logging database be queried?
A. By using the Citrix Director console
B. By using SQL Management Studio
C. By using SQL Reporting Services
D. By using PowerShell
B. By using SQL Management Studio
Scenario: The company is designing a cost-efficient environment for the call center workers. The IT department is replacing the existing thin clients with newer models.
What are the benefits of using Streamed VHD?
A. The ability to use local client hardware
B. Highest level of user personalization
C. Supports a variety of hardware configurations from a single image
D. Remote access to applications
D. Remote access to applications
Which aspect of the new storage system’s performance requirements is critical to the success of the project and should be determined before any purchase takes place?
A. Whether it supports automatic tiering
B. The number of SSD drives it will hold
C. Whether 8Gb/s Fibre Channel or 10Gb/s Ethernet technology provides more storage bandwidth
D. The number of IOPS it must support to host the required amount of pooled and dedicated virtual desktops
A. Whether it supports automatic tiering
Scenario: A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OUs across the Active Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
Why would creating Citrix policies within a GPO, filtered by Client Name, ensure full control over which GPOs are applied?
A. It provides central management and control
B. It ensures that only policies with the correct filter in Active Directory are applied
C. It ensures that only settings located in the root OU are applied.
D. It ensures that only Citrix policies are applied on the Virtual Desktop Agents where end users log on.
B. It ensures that only policies with the correct filter in Active Directory are applied
Scenario: CGE wants to use NetScaler Insight to capture network metrics for connections to the Citrix environment. Specifically, CGE wants to capture internal and external end users connecting to XenDesktop.
Where in the design should a Citrix Architect place NetScalers to capture the required metrics for internal end users without using ICA Proxy?
A. In front of the StoreFront server group
B. In-line beween the clients and the Delivery COntrollers
C. In the network DMZ for NetScaler Gateway connections
D. In-line between the clients and the XenDesktop virtual desktops
D. In-line between the clients and the XenDesktop virtual desktops
Scenario: Personnel are being trained using a test XenDesktop site. They must be restricted to accessing this site only while on company premises.
Which StoreFront configuration should the architect recommend?
A. Enable the Domain pass-through authentication method on the store.
B. Disable the Pass-through from NetScaler authentication method on the store
C. Configure the StoreFront servers with a separate store for this site, NOT enabled for remote access.
D. Install a certificate issued by the internal Windows Certificate Services server on the StoreFront servers.
C. Configure the StoreFront servers with a separate store for this site, NOT enabled for remote access.
Why does using SQL Reporting Services help the company comply with its security policy?
A. Because it is a centralized, industry-standard log that is easily queried
B. Because it password-protects the audit logs for added security
C. Because it uses a standard TCP port
D. Because it collects logs from multiple devices
D. Because it collects logs from multiple devices
Scenario: CGE’s security officer states that , for compliance reasons, all network traffic between Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, and NetScalers must be encrypted. Why does using SSL meet CGE’s compliance requirements?
A. It eliminates the need to distribute an internal root certificate
B. It encrypts end-to-end traffic from remote end users
C. It enable s the SSL relay service
D. It encrypts network traffic between XenDesktop, StoreFront, and NetScaler
D. It encrypts network traffic between XenDesktop, StoreFront, and NetScaler
Why does using a shared VLAN with a Provisioning Services server in both the primary and secondary datacenters help segment streaming traffic?
A. It separates disk and end-user data traffic
B. It enables disk data traffic to be encrypted with IPsec
C. It allows the necessary TCP offload settings to be configured on the streaming NIC
D. It provides multiple IP addresses that can be dedicated to streaming traffic
C. It allows the necessary TCP offload settings to be configured on the streaming NIC
Scenario: CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers and Microsoft SQL Servers for Databases.
Why is creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of 32 XenServer hosts, using a virtual disk storage repository for XenMotion and high availability, and replicating and performing backups for the meta information the best design solution?
A. It addresses all customer requirements by ensuring appropriate design of resource pools, high availability for critical workloads, and a new storage solution for disaster recovery purposes
B. It ensures simple setup with a built-in failover design
C. It allows virtual workloads to fail over to a failover site for disaster recovery purposes
D. It optimizes performance and provides centralized management
(Case Study)
A. It addresses all customer requirements by ensuring appropriate design of resource pools, high availability for critical workloads, and a new storage solution for disaster recovery purposes
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to production.
How should the architect use Provisioning Services to design a release management scheme that facilitates rollbacks?
A. By enabling vDisk Update Management
B. By using vDisk versions
C. By using snapshots
D. By using the Windows Utomatic Install Kit
(Case Study)
B. By using vDisk versions
Scenario: CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked with designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and with minimal complexity.
Why does enabling ‘Offline profile support’ when configuring group profiles benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
A. It allows faster logons and logoffs.
B. It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection.
C. It simplifies home drive cleanup
D. It improves data accuracy in volatile environments
(Case Study)
A. It allows faster logons and logoffs.
Why would having one farm with three configured sites, with one Provisioning Services server in each datacenter, meet the requirements of a regional, single image management strategy with minimal WAN traffic across datacenters?
A. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance between hosts and ensures high availability within each region
B. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance across regions, and reduces management overhead.
C. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance between hosts and ensures high availability between regions
D. It ensures Provisioning Services targets will NOT load b alance acreoss regions, guarantees high availability within each region, and reduces management overhead
(Case Study)
A. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance between hosts and ensures high availability within each region
Scenario: A Citrix Architect is designing a multi-server Provisioning Services solution for CGE. The solution must be highly available and minimize the risk of vDisk inconsistency. How should the architect configure the storage on the DFS namespace server for fault tolerance and high performance?
A. By implementing RAID 0
B. By implementing RAID 1
C. By implementing high-speed local storage with deduplication
D. By implementing RAID 10
(Case Study)
B. By implementing RAID 1
Why does using PowerShell help manage the image release process?
A. Because it can script automatic upgrades of the deployment template
B. Because it provides centralized, automated single image management
C. Because it facilitates consistent deployment of base images
D. Because PowerShell scripts can be executed from the same network share as the deployment template
C. Because it facilitates consistent deployment of base images
Scenario: CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases. Why is separation workloads by roles, creating a resource pool comprising of a maximum of 32 XenServer hosts, and implementing multiple store repositories for virtual disks, XenMotion, high availability, and backups for disaster recovery the best design solution?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates management and expansion capabilities.
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a storage pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and failover capabilities.
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
(Case Study)
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
Contractors need a consistent environment to perform quality assurance testing of applications.
Which two types of solutions should the architect recommend? (Choose two)
A. Random server OS machines
B. Pooled desktop OS machines
C. Dedicated desktop OS machines
D. Pooled desktop OS machines with Personal vDisk
A. Random server OS machines
B. Pooled desktop OS machines
Scenario: CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked with designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and with minimal complexity.
Why does enabling ‘Profile streaming’ when configuring Citrix Profile management without folder redirection benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
A. It allows faster logons
B. It simplifies home drive cleanup
C. It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection
D. It improves application performance
(Case Study)
D. It improves application performance
Scenario: An architect is designing a NetScaler solution that implements GSLB. The solution must provide StoreFront access through a single URL worldwide and maintain a hightly available configuration globally as well as locally.
How many StoreFront servers are recommended to implement this configuration?
A. Six, one site for each store
B. Six, two in each datacenter
C. Three, one in each datacenter
D. Four, two in the primary and two in the backup datacenter
B. Six, two in each datacenter
Why would the architect choose active-active bonding when configuring network interfaces for storage networks?
A. It provides load balancing of VM traffic across multiple physical NIC interfaces at a per guest basis, and offers improved distribution of traffic across physical interfaces in the bond.
B. It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load
C. It uses a hashing algorithm, which provides better distribution of traffic across the interfaces in the bond
D. It uses a round robin load-balancing policy, which provides better distribution of traffic across the interfaces in the bond
(Case Study)
A. It provides load balancing of VM traffic across multiple physical NIC interfaces at a per guest basis, and offers improved distribution of traffic across physical interfaces in the bond.
Which two business drivers are critical for the Contractors user group? (Choose two. )
A. Printing security
B. Secure remote access
C. Granular security policies
D. Support for mobile devices
B. Secure remote access
C. Granular security policies
Scenario: The company is designing a cost-efficient environment for the call center workers. The IT department is replacing the existing thin clients with newer models.
What are the benefits of using Hosted VDI with Provisioning Services?
A. Highest user density and lowest cost
B. Highest level of user personalization
C. Rapid provisioning and highest user density
D. Lowest cost and highest application compatibility
C. Rapid provisioning and highest user density
Scenario: CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT, a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy. It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT as Hosted VDI Static the best solution?
A. It allows the installation of custom applications
B. It is easy to manage
C. It meets the high-perfomance application demands of the Executives/Management end-user group.
D. It allows the Executives/Management end-user group to share desktops
(Case Study)
D. It allows the Executives/Managemtent end-user group to share desktops
Which tool should the architect use in preparation for migration to WIndows Server 2012 to determine application compatibility and suitability for virtualization?
A. AppDNA
B. App-V Sequencer
C. EdgeSight for End Points
D. Windows Upgrade Advisor
A. AppDNA
Scenario: A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OUs across the Active Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
Which design recommendation should the architect make when designing the new Active Directory structure?
A. Create one OU as a root for the new environment and move Citrix policies from Citrix Studio to a GPO
B. Create one OU for each region and use a set of Group Policies for each regional OU.
C. Create one OU for each region and only use Citrix policies
D. Create on OU as a root for the new environment and enable loopback processing.
D. Create on OU as a root for the new environment and enable loopback processing.
Why does using SQL Reporting Services help the company comply with its security policy?
A. Because it enables automated report delivery
B. Because it enables PDF-based reports
C. Because it uses a standard TCP port
D. Because it provides security alerts by using SQL Mail
A. Because it enables automated report delivery
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is separating workloads by roles, creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of 16 XenServer hosts, and implementing multiple storage repositories for virtual disks, XenMotion, high availability, and backups for disaster recovery purposes the best design solution?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates management and expansion capabilities
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, daily backups create minimal downtime for critical workloads
C. It separates infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads according to resource usage characteristics to avoid conflicting situations. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and failover capabilities.
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
(Case Study)
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates management and expansion capabilities
Why should the network utilization rising above 50% be used to identify bottlenecks?
A. This indicates insufficient bandwidth for virtual machines delivered by Provisioning Services
B. This indicates a saturated network segment
C. This indicates a failed network switch
D. This indicates an incorrectly configured router
B. This indicates a saturated network segment
What are the benefits of using a hosted shared environment?
A. It retains the single image management function while allowing users to install applications
B. It provides a high level of security while allowing user customization
C. It has a low storage performance requirement and high user density
D. It delivers low-cost and high application compatibility
C. It has a low storage performance requirement and high user density
How should the architect design the optimal write cache storage?
A. By implementing RAID 5 on XenServer local storage
B. By implementing RAID 10 on XenServer shared storage
C. By implementing RAID 3 on a NAS device
D. By implementing RAID 6 on a server hosting the CIFS share
B. By implementing RAID 10 on XenServer shared storage
Scenario: CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT, a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy. It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT in a Remote PC environment on Windows 8 with Provisioning Services the best solution?
A. It offers a faster change process
B. End users are already comfortable working in a shared environment
C. It prevents XenApp server crashes
D. It enables faster rollbacks
(Case Study)
C. It prevents XenApp server crashes
What are the benefits of using Streamed VHD?
A. It retains the single image management function while allowing users to install applications
B. It provides a high level of security while allowing user customization
C. It has a low storage performance requirement and high user density
D. It delivers low-cost and high application compatibility
B. It provides a high level of security while allowing user customization
Scenario: The company needs to ensure that the provisioning traffic does NOT interfere with the existing PXE solution. The Provisioning Services servers will b e connected to a 10 Gbps network.
How should the architect implement a highly available Provisioning Services server on dedicated VLANS?
A. By installing multiple NICs in one Provisioning Services server in each datacenter
B. By deploying one Provisioning Services server in the primary and one in the secondary datacenter
C. By deploying two Provisioning Services servers in each datacenter
D. By using NetScaler with GSLB to load balance the Provisioning Services servers in each datacenter
C. By deploying two Provisioning Services servers in each datacenter
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to production.
Why does using Provisioning Services and leveraging vDisk versions help manage the image versioning process?
A. It automatically upgrades virtual desktops to the latest OS version
B. It provides centralized, single-image management with rollback
C. It is compatible with the Microsoft VHD specification
D. It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches
(Case Study)
A. It automatically upgrades virtual desktops to the latest OS version
How should the architect configure high availability (HA) on a NAS device share so that Provisioning Services has constant access to Provisioning Services images?
A. By using storage replication between multiple NAS devices
B. By using Distributed File Services Replication (DFSR) between multiple NAS devices
C. By using DNS Round Robin
D. By using XenServer with HA enabled
(Case Study)
D. By using XenServer with HA enabled
Why is configuring regional shared storage locations on a CIFS server using DNS Round Robin the best design choice for vDisk storage?
A. It is the least expensive solution
B. It is a highly scalable and resilient solution
C. It creates the least amount of administrative overhead
D. It reduces the system footprint
(Case Study)
C. It creates the least amount of administrative overhead
How can the architect identify if the server OS machines are the source of a bottleneck?
A. Identify excessive CPU and memory consumption
B. Identify excessive memory and network utilization
C. Identify excessive disk and network I/O
D. Identify excessive disk I/O and page file utilization
D. Identify excessive disk I/O and page file utilization
Which three user groups require remote access? (Choose three)
A. IT B. Call Center C. Human Resources D. Emergency Response Team E. Nurses, Imaging and Radiology
A. IT
C. Human Resources
D. Emergency Response Team
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of eight XenServer hosts, backing up virtual workloads on a daily basis, and using third-party backups for the desktops the best design solution?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates easier management and expansion capabilities.
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, daily backups create minimal downtime for critical workloads.
C. It separates infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads according to resource usage characteristics to avoid conflicts. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and failover capabilities
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
(Case Study)
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, daily backups create minimal downtime for critical workloads.
How should a Local VM environment be implemented to allow user-installed application?
A. By adding users to the local administrators group
B. By using Personal vDisk
C. By giving users access to the Synchronizer console
D. By providing access to the network share that contains the App-V packages
A. By adding users to the local administrators group
Why does using StoreFront logs help the company comply with its security policy?
A. Because they are centralized, industry-standard logs that are easily queried
B. Because they use password-protection for added security
C. Because they contain detailed records of user authentication activity
D. Because they collect data from multiple devices
C. Because they contain detailed records of user authentication activity
Scenario: CGE wants to upgrade to SQL Server 2014 in order to support backend SQL databases that will support the next Citrix environment. The key requirement is high availability for all nodes in the different geographical regions.
Which solution could reduce the read IPS requirements on a shared storage array?
A. IntelliCache
B. Personal vDisk
C. Provisioning Services
D. Machine Creation Services
(Case Study)
C. Provisioning Services
What should the architect recommend for designing the PvD storage for scalability?
A. XenServer local storage
B. XenServer shared storage
C. CIFS share
D. ShareFile StorageZones
B. XenServer shared storage
Why does persistent cache enable the Radiology group to maintain their changes?
A. Because it is maintained across restarts
B. Because it is backed up
C. Because it is stored in the cloud
D. Because it is encrypted with EFS
A. Because it is maintained across restarts
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is separating the workloads by roles to reflect the OU structure of Active Directroy, creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of 24 XenServerhosts, and implementing a storage repository for virtual disks, XenMotion, high availability, and disaster recovery backups the best design solution?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastrucutre and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates managemtnt and expansion capabilities
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources with in a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, daily backups create minimal downtime for critical workloads.
C. It separates infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads according to resource usage characteristics to avoid conflicts. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and failover capabilities.
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
(Case Study)
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
Scenario: CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process of version control that includes thorough testing prior to production.
Why does using Windows Deployment Services and centralizing the volume-activation process help manage the image versioning process?
A. It reduces licensing administration
B. It helps manage version control
C. It automates the license download process
D. It enables the use of Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs)
(Case Study).
D. It enables the use of Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs)
CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked with designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and with minimal complexity.
How can Citrix Profile Management be configured to allow Sales end-user group profiles to be standardized with the rest of CGE?
A. Enable ‘Active write back’
B. Enable file and folder exclusions
C. Enable ‘Offline profile support’
D. Enable ‘Profile streaming’
(Case Study).
C. Enable ‘Offline profile support’
Individual users in the Radiology group want to install a variety of third-party tools to analyze the images they use. They also need to be able to analyze a centrally stored image database that they access remotely. Which XenDesktop (FlexCast) model should the architect recommend to achieve this goal?
A. Hosted shared
B. Hosted VDI
C. Streamed VHD
D. Local VM
B. Hosted VDI
Scenario: Each XenServer host is configured with two bonded 10GB NICs for storage, management, and guest VM networking. THe CIO would like to see network traffic distributed across all links to maximize the utilization of each link. All switches support 802.3 ad and adaptive load balancing.
How should the architect configure XenServer?
A. Using active-active bonding
B. Using active-passive bonding
C. Using XenServer MPIO redundancy
D. Using LACP bonding
(Case Study)
D. Using LACP bonding
Scenario: A Citrix Architect is designing a multi-server Provisioning Services solution for CGE. The solution must be highly available and minimize the risk of vDisk inconsistency. Why does implementing RAID 1 satisfy the requirements?
A. It provides striping
B. It provides the highest performance
C. It provides fault tolerance
D. It provides minimal disk usage
(Case Study)
C. It provides fault tolerance
CGE wants to upgrade to SQL Server 2014 in order to support backend SQL databases that will support the next Citrix environment. The key requirement is high availability for all nodes in the different geographical regions.
What are the benefits of using a Hosted VDI FlexCast model with personal vDisks?
A. It retains the single-image management function while allowing end users to install applications
B. It provides a high level of security while allowing end-user customization
C. It has low storage performance requirements and high end-user density
D. It retains the single-image management function and reduces application compatibility issues
D. It retains the single-image management function and reduces application compatibility issues
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is creating resource pools comprising of 24 XenServer hosts, using a virtual disk storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability, and performing daily backups of infrastructure workloads the best design solution?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads, and facilitates easier management and expansion capabilities
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, daily backups create minimal downtime for critical workloads
C. It separates infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads according to resource usage characteristics to avoid conflicts. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and fail-over capabilities
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime
(Case Study)
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime
Which endpoint devices must be replaced to support the Streamed VHD method of desktop delivery
A. Windows 7
B. Windows XP
C. Linux thin clients
D. PCs running Internet Explorer 7
C. Linux thin clients
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OU’s across the Active
Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
Why would Implementing one Citrix policy for each region ensure full control over which Group Policies are applied?
A. It provides central management and control.
B. It ensures that only settings with the correct filtering in Active Directory are applied.
C. It ensures that only settings located in the root Citrix OU are applied.
D. It ensures that only Citrix policies are applied on the Virtual Desktop Agents where end users log on.
C. It ensures that only settings located in the root Citrix OU are applied.
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect is designing a multi-server Provisioning Sewices solution for CGE. The solution must be highly available and minimize the risk of vDlsk inconsistency.
What should the architect recommend?
A. Configure a separate local vDisk store on each Provisioning Services server and a dally robocopy script across the two stores.
B. Configure a separate local vDlsk store on each Provisioning Services server and configure the two stores in a DFS-R group.
C. Configure a vDlsk store on a CIFS share on a NAS for each Provisioning Services server
D. Create the Provisioning Services vDlsk store on a configured, single DFS namespace.
B. Configure a separate local vDlsk store on each Provisioning Services server and configure the two stores in a DFS-R group.
C. Configure a vDlsk store on a CIFS share on a NAS for each Provisioning Services server
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OU’s across the Active
Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
Why would configuring loopback processing with replace at the root level ensure full control over which Group Policies are applied?
A. It ensures that only Group Policies with the correct filtering in Active Directory are applied below the root level when end users log on.
B. It ensures that only Group Policies located in the root Citrix OU are applied below the root level when end users log on.
C. It ensures that only Citrix policies are applied below the root level when end users log on.
D. It ensures that Group Policies located in the root Citrix OU are merged with Citrix policies
C. It ensures that only Citrix policies are applied below the root level when end users log on.
The company plans to reduce their storage requirement by using thin provisioning with XenServer hosts. Which storage option should the architect verify for capability in the current environment?
A. NFS
B. CIFS
C. iSCSI
D. Fibre Channel
A. NFS
What are the benefits of using SSL to meet the company’s compliance requirements?
A. It consumes lower CPU resources than other encryption technologies
B. It is supported on industry-standard devices
C. It is required to enable the SSL Relay service
D. It enables two-factor authentication
B. It is supported on industry-standard devices
Why is a design with 12 NetScaler appliances, in which each datacenter deploys six NetScaler virtual servers in HA pairs, configured With the subnets of the three sites and binded to redirection policies that are configured in ICA Proxy mode using StoreFront, the best remote access design?
A. It allows end users to connect to their primary datacenter through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution.
B. It provides redundancy, while optimizing external WAN traffc.
C. It segments the Gateway and load-balancing features of the NetScaler appliances.
D. It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides SSL VPN functionality for future needs.
C. It segments the Gateway and load-balancing features of the NetScaler appliances.
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its server workloads and provide a virtual solution to all of its end users. CGE is looking for an image management process that is scalable, but would like to limit infrastructure requirements.
How should the architect design the image management process using Provisioning Services?
A,. Deploy two Provisioning Services servers in each datacenter, install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, and include the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) and the target device software.
B. Deploy two Provisioning Services servers in each datacenter, Install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, and install the target device software and Citrix Receiver.
C. Deploy one Provisioning Services server in each datacenter, install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, install the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and convert the Virtual machine image to a template.
D. Deploy one Provisioning Services server in each datacenter, install a new Windows mage utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, install the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and copy the virtual machine image using Fast Clone.
(Case Study)
C. Deploy one Provisioning Services server in each datacenter, install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, install the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and convert the Virtual machine image to a template.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/
Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT as a VM hosted app on Windows 7 x86 with Machine Creation Services the best solution?
A. It supports 16-bit applications.
B. It meets the high-performance application demands of the Executives/Management end-user group.
C. It allows the installation of custom applications.
D. It offers faster change and rollback procedures.
(Case Study)
C. It allows the installation of custom applications.
Scenario:
CGE is experiencing numerous Issues with Its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project IS tasked With designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and With minimal complexity.
Why does enabling file and folder exclusions when configuring group profiles benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
A. It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection.
B. It simplifies home drive cleanup.
C. It improves application performance.
D. It allows faster logons and logoffs.
(Case study)
A. It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection.
After careful review of the end users and applications in CGE’s environment, a Citrix Architect has chosen several different FlexCast models for application and desktop
delivery.
What are two reasons why the architect would recommend ‘VDI: pooled with PvD’ as an appropriate delivery model for the Desktop - Research application? (Choose two.)
A. It allows the end users to install custom software.
B. It gives the end users full rights over the system drive.
C. It requires less storage space than dedicated desktops.
D. It allows for high availability in a disaster recovery scenario.
A. It allows the end users to install custom software.
C. It requires less storage space than dedicated desktops.
Why would having one farm with three configured sites, with two Provisioning Services servers in the primary datacenter, two in the secondary datacenter, and one in the remaining datacenter, meet the requirements of a regional single-image management strategy with minimal WAN traffic across datacenters?
A. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance between hosts, and guarantees high availability within each region.
B. It reduces management overhead, ensures that Provisioning Services targets Will NOT load balance across regions, and guarantees high availability between regions.
C. It ensures that Provisioning Servicws targets will NOT load balance between hosts, and guarantees high availability between regions.
D. It reduces management overhead, ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance across regions, and guarantees high availability within each region.
(Case Study)
D. It reduces management overhead, ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance across regions, and guarantees high availability within each region.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that IS running MGMT a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/ Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update prcocess. The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
How should the architect deploy MGMT using Remote PC?
A. On Windows 7 With Machine Creation Services
B. On Windows 8 With Machine Creation Services
C. On Windows 7 With Provisioning Services
D. On Windows 8 With Provisioning Services
C. On Windows 7 With Provisioning Services
Which component should a Citrix Architect recommend to centrally audit any failed logon attempts to NetScaler Gateway? A Citrix Architect is asked to design a new
external access architecture for CGE
A. Citrix Studio
B. Citrix Director
C. Citrix Command Center
D. Citrix NetScaler AppFlow
C. Citrix Command Center
Which tool should a Citrix Architect use to document CGE’s existing printer models?
A. Print Migrator
B. Stress Printer
C. Print Detective
D. Print Management
(Case Study)
C. Print Detective
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
What are the benefits of using Hosted Shared servers and manually installing the operating system?
A. It provides the highest end-user density at the lowest cost.
B. It provides the greatest level of end-user personalization and control.
C. It offers the lowest storage performance requirement and the highest end-user density.
D. It offers the lowest cost and the greatest application compatibility.
(Case study)
B. It provides the greatest level of end-user personalization and control.
What are the benefits of using a Hosted VDI environment with statically assigned virtual desktops?
A. It retains the single image management function while allowing users to install applications
B. It provides a high level of security while allowing user customization
C. It has a low storage performance requirement and high user density
D. It allows users to Install application and access desktops remotely
D. It allows users to Install application and access desktops remotely
Scenario:
CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked with designing a solution that alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and with minimal complexity.
How can Citrix Profile management without folder redirection be configured for Sales end-user group profiles?
A. Enable Profile streaming.
B. Enable ‘Offine profile support’.
C. Enable ‘Active write back’
D. Enable file and folder exclusions.
(Case Study)
A. Enable Profile streaming.
Which action would improve the end-user experience for Technicians and Engineers?
A. Apply a Citrix policy to enable lossless graphics
B. Apply a Citrix policy to disable Queuing and Tossing
C. Apply a Citrix policy to enable Desktop Composition Redirection
D. Apply a Citrix policy to limit graphics quality based on available bandwidth
(Case Study)
D. Apply a Citrix policy to limit graphics quality based on available bandwidth
Which file should a Citrix Administrator edit to configure log settings on the StoreFront server?
A. web.config
B. global.aspx
C. logout.aspx
D. default.html
A. web.config
Why does using Windows Event Viewer help the company comply with its security policy?
A. Because it is a centralized, industry-standard log that is easily queried
B. Because it password-protects the audit logs for added security
C. Because It uses a standard TCP port
D. Because it collects logs from multiple devices
A. Because it is a centralized, industry-standard log that is easily queried
An architect recommends full SSL VPN connections for remote users.
Which type of NetScaler license should be applied for these users?
A. User
B. Device
C. Platform
D. Universal
D. Universal
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of 16 XenServer hosts, using a shared storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability, and replicating meta information to the disaster recovery site the best design solution?
A. It addresses all customer requirements by ensuring appropriate design of resource pools, high availability for critical workloads, and a new storage solution for disaster recovery purposes.
B. It ensures Simple setup with a built-in failover design.
C. It allows virtual workloads to fall over to a failover site for disaster recovery purposes.
D. It optimizes performance and provides centralized management.
(Case Study)
C. It allows virtual workloads to fall over to a failover site for disaster recovery purposes.
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
What are the benefits of using Hosted Shared servers with Machine Creation Services, when only block storage is available on the shared storage of the Hypervisor?
A. It provides the highest end-user density at the lowest cost.
B. It provides the greatest level of end-user personalization and control.
C. It offers the lowest storage performance requirement and the highest end-user density.
D. It offers the lowest cost and the greatest application compatibility.
A. It provides the highest end-user density at the lowest cost.
A Citrix Administrator is unable to create desktop OS machines using Machine Creation Services. What is a possible cause of the issue?
A. Citrix Director is unreachable
B. DHCP IS NOT working correctly
C. The Machine Identity Service IS NOT running
D. Antivirus software on the Delivery Controller IS blocking the creation
C. The Machine Identity Service IS NOT running
Why does using PowerShell help the company comply with its security policy?
A. Because PowerShell has a commandlet for running queries from Citrix Director
B. Because it enables automated report delivery
C. Because it enables PDF-based reports
D. Because it collects logs from multiple devices
A. Because PowerShell has a commandlet for running queries from Citrix Director
Which risk could lead to a lengthy farm outage in the event of a corrupt SQL data store?
A. SQL server backups are encrypted
B. An untested SQL backup and restoration process
C. SQL servers that are NOT running on the same service packs
D. The use of SQL Mirroring instead of SQL AlwaysOn Availability Groups
(Case Study)
B. An untested SQL backup and restoration process
How should the architect implement database protection in Access?
A. By making copes of the .MDB file
B. By hosting the .MDB file on a network share
C. By enabling Volume Shadow Copy
D. By taking hypervisor snapshots of the VM running Access
C. By enabling Volume Shadow Copy
Scenario: The company needs to ensure that the provisioning traffic does NOT interfere with the existing PXE solution. The Provisioning Services servers will be connected to a 10 Gbps network.
How does using a dedicated VLAN help the company secure streaming traffic?
A. Dedicated VLANs ensure streaming traffic is NOT visible to other VLANs in the datacenter.
B. Dedicated VLANs enable streaming traffic to be encrypted With IPsec_
C. Dedicated VLANs allow the necessary TCP offoad settings to be configured on the streaming NIC.
D. Dedicated VLANs provide multiple IP addresses that can be dedicated to streaming traffc_
A. Dedicated VLANs ensure streaming traffic is NOT visible to other VLANs in the datacenter.
An architect is assessing the existing backup strategy and recommending changes to suit the new virtual desktop environment.
Which two critical components should the architect recommend for nightly backup, as they cannot be easily recreated in the event of a disaster? (Choose two.)
A. User’s Personal vDlsks
B. Pooled desktop master mage
C. Servers hosting StoreFront roles
D. Servers hosting Delivery Controller roles
E. SQL Server hosting the XenDesktop database
A. User’s Personal vDlsks
E. SQL Server hosting the XenDesktop database
Why would having three farms, each with one configured site, and one Provisioning Services server in each farm, meet the requirements of a regional, single-image management strategy with minimal WAN traffic across datacenters?
A. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets will NOT load balance between hosts, and guarantees high availability within each region.
B. It ensures a reduced control layer, ensures that Provisioning Services targets Will NOT load balance across regions, and guarantees high availability between regions.
C. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets Will NOT load balance between hosts, and guarantees high availability between regions.
D. It ensures a reduced control layer, ensures that Provisioning Services targets Will NOT load balance across regions, and guarantees high availability within each region.
(Case Study)
C. It ensures that Provisioning Services targets Will NOT load balance between hosts, and guarantees high availability between regions.
Which two manually performed tasks can be streamlined by implementing a Citrix environment? (Choose two.) A. Database backup B. Application patching C. Security assessment D. Certificate management E. Operating system Installation
B. Application patching
E. Operating system Installation
Scenario:
CGE decided to vitualize its server workloads and provide a virtual solution to all of its end users. CGE is looking for an image management process that is scalable, but would like to limit infrastructure requirements.
How should the architect design the image management process using Windows Deployment Services?
A. Prepare an existing machine as the master image.
B. Install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, install the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and run SysPrep on the
virtual machine.
C. Use a XenServer virtual machine to install a new Windows image with MAK prepared as the master image, and ensure the image has two network cards.
D. Run the Capture Image Wizard on an existing machine.
(Case Study)
B. Install a new Windows image utilizing a XenServer virtual machine prepared as the master image, install the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and run SysPrep on the
virtual machine.
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OUS across the Active
Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
How should the architect implement loopback processing to ensure full control over the Group Policies that are applied?
A. Configure loopback processing with replace on a GPO linked to all OUs containing Virtual Desktop Agents.
B. Configure loopback processing with merge on a GPO linked to all OUs containing Virtual Desktop Agents.
C. Configure loopback processing with replace on a GPO linked to all OUs containing Delivery Controllers.
D. Configure loopback processing with merge on a GPO linked to all OUs containing Delivery Controllers.
A. Configure loopback processing with replace on a GPO linked to all OUs containing Virtual Desktop Agents.
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is using a maximum of 24 XenServer hosts, using a virtual disk storage repository for XenMotion and high availability, and daily backups of the infrastructure workloads the best design for the resource pools?
A. It ensures the logical separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads to prevent interference, and facilitates management and expansion capabilities.
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, dally backups
create minimal downtime for critical workloads.
C. It separates infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads according to resource usage characteristics to avoid conflicts. In addition, it provides critical database services with sufficient workload-specific resources and fail-over capabilities.
D. It ensures the logical separation of all workloads and virtual desktops. In addition, the backup solution reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime.
(Case Study)
B. It provides workload flexibility to more efficiently leverage available resources within a resource pool, and facilitates expansion options. In addition, dally backups
create minimal downtime for critical workloads.
How should the architect configure the NetScaler virtual servers on the four appliances?
A. Create one NetScaler virtual server for each appliance, and on each appliance bind a session policy to the NetScaler virtual server configured in ICA Proxy mode using the StoreFront server.
B. Create one NetScaler virtual server for each appliance and on each appliance bind a redirection policy to the NetScaler virtual server configured in ICA redirection mode using the StoreFront server.
C. Create two NetScaler virtual servers for each appliance, and bind a redirection policy to them that is configured in ICA Redirection mode using the StoreFront server.
D. Create four NetScaler virtual servers for each appliance, and bind a session policy to them that is configured In ICA Redirection mode using the StoreFront server.
(Case Study)
A. Create one NetScaler virtual server for each appliance, and on each appliance bind a session policy to the NetScaler virtual server configured in ICA Proxy mode using the StoreFront server.
Why is configuring regional shared storage locations on a CIFS server using Distributed File Services the best design choice for vDisk storage?
A. It is the least expensive solution.
B. It is a highly scalable and resilient solution.
C. It creates the least amount of administrative overhead.
D. It reduces the system footprint.
(Case Study)
A. It is the least expensive solution.
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize Its Infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
What is the benefit of using the Local VM FlexCast model?
A. It is compatible with tablet devices.
B. It offers the greatest level of end-user personalization.
C. It supports a variety of hardware configurations from a single image.
D. It allows remote access to applications.
(Case Study)
D. It allows remote access to applications.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT, a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT in a Hosted Shared environment on Windows Server 2012 R2 with Provisioning Sewices the best solution?
A. It offers a faster change process.
B. End users are already comfortable working in a shared environment.
C. It prevents XenApp server crashes.
D. It enables faster rollbacks.
(Case Study)
A. It offers a faster change process.
Why does deploying a base image from an XVA file help manage the image release process?
A. Because it supports hypervisors supported by XenDesktop
B. Because it helps manage version control
C. Because it uses storage array features to offload host processing
D. Because It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches
B. Because it helps manage version control
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect identifies a fault in the Active Directory design for CGE’s existing XenApp environments. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from OUs across the Active
Directory apply when end users log on to XenApp applications, creating undesirable end-user experiences. The architect determines that CGE needs full control over which GPOs apply in the new environment.
Why would creating Citrix policies within a GPO, filtered by IP address, ensure full control over which GPOs are applied?
A. It provides central management and control.
B. It ensures that only policies With the correct filter in Active Directory are applied.
C. It ensures that only settings located In the root OU are applied.
D. It ensures that only Citrix policies are applied on the Virtual Desktop Agents where end users log on.
C. It ensures that only settings located In the root OU are applied.
Which action should an architect avoid recommending when designing a monitoring solution?
A. Installing vendor-supplied tools to monitor physical hardware
B. Installing Command Center to monitor NetScaler appliances
C. Installing agents onto NetScaler appliances to monitor utilization
D. Installing Citrix Director to monitor the XenDesktop environment
C. Installing agents onto NetScaler appliances to monitor utilization
Why should disk I/O and page file utilization be used to identify’ bottlenecks?
A. Excessive disk I/O and page file utilization will slow the creation of new sessions.
B. Excessive disk I/O and page file utilization on the data collector Will slow down Web Interface authentication.
C. Excessive disk I/O and page file utilization on the data collector Will slow down application enumeration.
D. Excessive disk I/O and page file utilization on the XenApp server Will affect the local host cache.
D. Excessive disk I/O and page file utilization on the XenApp server Will affect the local host cache.
Why should memory and network utilization be used to identify bottlenecks?
A. High memory and network utilization of the Delivery Controller can indicate a high volume of user logons, indicating that the server may NOT have sufficient resources to handle the load.
B. High memory and network utilization of the Delivery Controller can indicate that the target device will encounter delays when mounting new vDlsks
C. High memory and network utilization of the Delivery Controller can indicate that a high number of processor-intensive applications are being utilized by the virtual
desktop users.
D. High memory and network utilization of the Delivery Controller can indicate the presence of a virus or malware.
A. High memory and network utilization of the Delivery Controller can indicate a high volume of user logons, indicating that the server may NOT have sufficient resources to handle the load.
Scenario:
CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to
production.
Why does using Machine Creation Services facilitate image management?
A. It reduces image deployment time.
B. It reduces the storage requirement for images.
C. It allows for testing updates prior to updating the production machine catalog.
D. It allows for testing updates prior to updating the production Delivery Group.
(Case Study)
D. It allows for testing updates prior to updating the production Delivery Group.
The Radiology group requires that changes on the virtual desktops be retained.
Which configuration should the architect specify for the XenDesktop infrastructure?
A. Provisioning Services with cache on server persistent
B. Provisioning Services with cache on server
C. Provisioning Services with Personal vDisk (PvD)
D. Provisioning Services with standard image mode
C. Provisioning Services with Personal vDisk (PvD)
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront
servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
Why is creating a resource pool comprising a maximum of 32 XenServer hosts, using a virtual disk shared storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability, and
performing replication and backups of meta information the best design solution?
A. It addresses all customer requirements by ensuring appropriate design of resource pools, high availability for critical workloads, and a disaster recovery process that leverages a backup solution.
B. It ensures Simple setup with redundancy and meets the requirement of separating the OS types.
C. It bases resource pools on roles, and facilitates the movement of workloads from one resource pool to another in the event of maintenance or disaster recovery.
D. It ensures the separation of infrastructure and virtual desktop workloads and optimizes performance and high availability.
(Case Study)
B. It ensures Simple setup with redundancy and meets the requirement of separating the OS types.
The company’s security compliance policy requires that remote access is logged for auditing purposes.
Which data sources should be captured?
A. NetScaler logs, StoreFront logs
and Citrix Director database
B. Configuration Logging database, NetScaler logs, and Citrix Director database
C. StoreFront logs, System Event logs, and firewall logs
D. Configuration Logging database, firewall logs, and Application Event log
A. NetScaler logs, StoreFront logs
and Citrix Director database
Why would the architect choose active-passive bonding when configuring network interfaces for storage networks?
A. It provides load balancing of VM traffic across multiple physical NIC interfaces at a per guest basis, and offers improved distribution of traffic across physical
Interfaces in the bond.
B. It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load.
C. It uses a hashing algorithm, which provides better distribution of traffic across the Interfaces In the bond.
D. It uses a round robin load-balancing policy, which provides better distribution of traffic across the Interfaces in the bond.
(Case Study)
B. It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load.
Which two FlexCast models should a Citrix Architect consider for the Research end-user group? (Choose two.) A. Remote PC Access B. Hosted Shared C. Streamed VHD D. On-Demand Apps E. Hosted VDI: Static Persistent
A. Remote PC Access
E. Hosted VDI: Static Persistent
Why is deploying four NetScaler appliances - two in the primary and two in the secondary datacenter with a NetScaler virtual server binded to a redirection policy, the best
remote access design7
A. It allows end users to connect to their primary datacenter through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution.
B. It provides redundancy, wh le optimizing external WAN traffc_
C. It segments the Gateway and load-balancing features of the NetScaler appliances.
D. It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides SSL VPN functionality for future needs.
A. It allows end users to connect to their primary datacenter through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked With deploying this application to the Executives/
Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update prcu:ess_ The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT as Hosted VDI Random the best solution?
A. It allows the installation of custom applications.
B. It is easy to manage.
C. It meets the high-performance application demands of the Executives/Management end-user group.
D. It allows the Executives/Management end-user group to share desktops.
C. It meets the high-performance application demands of the Executives/Management end-user group.
The company is implementing XenDesktop globally for desktop virtualization.
What is the minimum number of Delivery Controllers that an architect should recommend for high availability?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Nine
A. Two
Why is deploying two NetScaler appliances in each regional datacenter, with one in the internal network for Gateway traffic and the other in the DMZ for load balancing, the
best design solution?
A. It provides intrasite redundancy in case of appliance failures.
B. It provides redundancy in case of site failures, while optimizing external WAN traffic_
C. It protects against WAN failures and connects end users to their home datacenter.
D. It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides functionality for future needs.
(Case Study)
B. It provides redundancy in case of site failures, while optimizing external WAN traffic_
Why should disk and network I/O be used to identify’ bottlenecks?
A. Excessive disk and network I/O will slow the creation of new sessions.
B. Excessive disk and network I/O on the data collector will slow down Web Interface authentication.
C. Excessive disk and network I/O on the data collector will slow down application enumeration.
D. Excessive disk and network I/O on the XenApp server will affect the local host cache.
C. Excessive disk and network I/O on the data collector will slow down application enumeration.
Why would the architect choose LACP bonding when configuring bonded network interfaces for guest VM networks?
A. It provides load balancing of VM traffic across multiple physical NIC interfaces at a per guest basis, and offers improved distribution of traffic across physical
Interfaces in the bond.
B. It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load.
C. It uses a hashing algorithm, which provides better distribution of traffic across the interfaces in the bond.
D. It uses a round robin load-balancing policy, which provides better distribution of traffic across the interfaces in the bond.
(Case Study)
B. It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load.
How should the architect implement database high availability in SQL Server?
A. By using SQL Server Mirroring
B. By using SQL Server replication
C. By Implementing SQL Server log shipping
D. By using hypervisor high availability
A. By using SQL Server Mirroring
What are the benefits of using a Hosted VDI environment With Citrix Profile Management?
It retains the single image management function while allowing users to install applications
It provides a high level of security while allowing user customization
It has a low storage performance requirement and high user density
It delivers low-cost and high application compatibility
It retains the single image management function while allowing users to install applications
Why does using the IIS Manager console help the company comply with its security policy?
Because it enables you to view IIS logs to extract data
Because it enables you to configure StoreFront
Because it uses a standard TCP port
Because it is a Microsoft Management Console snap-in
Because it enables you to view IIS logs to extract data
Why is deploying two NetScaler appliances - one in the primary and one in the secondary datacenter, configured With GSl_a, the best design solution?
It allows end users to connect to their primary datacenter through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution.
It provides redundancy, while optimizing external WAN traffc_
It segments the Gateway and load-balancing features of the NetScaler appliances.
It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides SSI_ VPN functionality for future needs.
It allows end users to connect to their primary datacenter through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution.
What are the benefits of using SecurelCA to meet the company’s compliance requirements?
It encrypts internal ICA traffic
It encrypts ICA traffic from remote users
It is required to enable the SSI_ Relay semce
It complies with industry-standard SSI_ encryption requirements
It encrypts ICA traffic from remote users
An architect is explaining options for profile management.
What is one issue that the architect must address in the current environment?
Folder redirection is implemented
Roaming users have local profiles
Startup scripts are used In the environment
PositivelyFinance does NOT work With roaming profiles
PositivelyFinance does NOT work With roaming profiles
Which option requires the fewest components to implement a fault-tolerant, load-balanced solution for end-user access at each datacenter?
Two StoreFront servers in a single StoreFront server group.
Two NetScalers In a high availability pair, With load balancing pointing to a single StoreFront server _
Three NetScalers In a cluster, With load balancing pointing to two StoreFront servers belonging to the same StoreFront server group.
Two NetScalers In a high availability par, With load balancing pointing to two StoreFront servers belonging to the same StoreFront server group.
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Two NetScalers In a high availability pair, With load balancing pointing to a single StoreFront server _
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect is asked to design a new external access architecture for CGE_ The regional datacenters have NetScaler appliances delivering load-balancing semces_
Security policy mandates that these internal appliances CANNOT connect to the DMZ.
Why is the configuration of a callback URL needed7
It authenticates end users to Active Directory.
It allows for pass-through authentication to StoreFront_
It validates the SSI_ certificate on the client device.
It allows for STA communication to the NetScaler_
It authenticates end users to Active Directory.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that is running MGMT a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect is tasked With deploying this application to the Executives/
Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update prcu:ess_ The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
Why is deploying MGMT as a published application on Windows Server 2012 R2 With Provisioning Sewices the best solution?
It offers a faster change process.
End users are already comfortable working in a shared environment.
It prevents XenApp server crashes.
It enables faster rollbacks.
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It offers a faster change process.
Why is creating six NetScaler virtual servers in HA pairs, configured With the subnets of the three sites and binded to redirection policies, the best design solution?
It provides intraslte redundancy in case of appliance failures, while enhancing performance through an active/active configuration.
It provides redundancy In case of site failures, while optimizing external WAN traffc_
It protects against WAN failures and connects end users to their home datacenter.
It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides functionality for future needs.
Case Study
It allows for the expected expansion of remote access usage and provides functionality for future needs.
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect is designing a multi-server Provisioning Semces solution for CGE_ The solution must be highly available and minimize the risk ofvDlsk inconsistency.
Why does implementing RAID 10 satisfy’ the requirements?
It provides striping and the highest performance.
It minimizes d sk space and provides the highest performance.
It minimizes disk space and provides fault tolerance.
It provides fault tolerance and the highest performance.
Case Study
It provides fault tolerance and the highest performance.
Scenario:
CGE needs to define its management prcu:ess for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to
production _
Why does using Provisioning Semces and leveraging snapshots help manage the image versioning process?
It enables rollbacks.
It manages version control.
It leverages storage array features to offoad host processing.
It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches.
Case Study
It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches.
Scenario:
CGE acquires a small energy company that IS running MGMT a proprietary 16-bit application. A Citrix Architect IS tasked with deploying this application to the Executives/
Management end-user group. The CIO mandates that a FlexCast model must be chosen that resembles this end-user group’s existing delivery strategy.
It is important that a single-image deployment is utilized and that management effort is kept to a minimum for the update process. The availability of a fast rollback plan
must also be available after upgrades, since it can often result in system instability.
How should the architect deploy MGMT in a Hosted VDI environment?
As Hosted VDI Static Persistent
As Hosted VDI Static
As Hosted VDI Random
Hosted VDI with SCCM
Case Study
Hosted VDI with SCCM
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect is asked to design a new external access architecture for CGE_ The regional datacenters have NetScaler appliances delivering load-balancing sewices_
Security policy mandates that these internal appliances CANNOT connect to the DMZ.
Which configuration should the architect recommend for the new external access architecture?
One NetScaler located in all three regional datacenters, configured as a cluster using the same Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) site, secure_cge_com_
Configure the NetScaler Gateway within StoreFront With the SNIP of each NetScaler device.
A high availability par of NetScalers located In all three regional datacenters. Configure a single public DNS server record, including all three NetScaler pairs.
A high availability par of NetScalers located In all three regional datacenters, each configured to use the same Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Site.
One NetScaler located In all three regional datacenters. A Single public DNS server record should be configured, Including all three NetScaler pars.
A high availability par of NetScalers located In all three regional datacenters, each configured to use the same Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Site.
Scenario:
CGE is experiencing numerous issues with its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project is tasked With designing a solution that
alleviates existing issues and, If possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be Implemented quickly and with minimal
complexity.
Why does enabling ‘Active write back’ when configuring Citrix Profile management to allow standardization of profiles benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
It improves application performance.
It simplifies home drive cleanup.
It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection.
It improves data accuracy in volatile environments
Case Study
It improves data accuracy in volatile environments _
Why would the architect choose LACP bonding when configuring network interfaces for storage networks?
It provides load balancing of VM traffic across multiple physical NIC interfaces at a per guest basis, and offers improved distribution of traffic across physical
interfaces in the bond.
It sends all guest VM traffic in the bond to an active interface, which provides the best distribution of network load.
It uses a hashing algorithm, which provides better distribution of traffic across the interfaces In the bond.
It uses a round robin load-balancing policy, which provides better distribution of traffic across the Interfaces in the bond.
Case Study
It uses a round robin load-balancing policy, which provides better distribution of traffic across the Interfaces in the bond.
Scenario: The company is designing a cost-efficient environment for the call center workers. The IT department is replacing the existing thin clients with newer models.
What are the benefits of using hosted shared servers and manually installing the operating system?
Highest user density and lowest cost
Highest level of user personalization
Lowest storage performance requirement and highest user density
Lowest cost and highest application compatibility
Highest user density and lowest cost
Scenario: The company is designing a cost-efficient environment for the call center workers. The IT department is replacing the existing thin clients with newer models.
What are the benefits of using Hosted VD by using cloned VM templates?
Highest user density and lowest cost
Highest level of user personalization
Lowest storage performance requirement and highest user density
Rapid provisioning
Rapid provisioning
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
How should the resource pools be designed to host the infrastructure workloads and virtual desktops to ensure high availability?
A. Resource pools comprising a maximum of eight XenServer hosts should be created for the virtual solution. The virtual disks of the infrastructure workloads should be backed up dally, and third-party backup solutions should be implemented for the desktops.
B. Resource pools comprising a maximum of 24 XenServer hosts should be created for the virtual solution. The virtual disks of the Infrastructure workloads should be on a storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability capabilities. The virtual disks of the infrastructure workloads should be backed up dally.
C. Resource pools comprising a maximum of 16 XenServer hosts should be created for the virtual solution. The virtual disks of all workloads should be on a shared storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability capabilities. Virtual machine meta information and data should be replicated to the failover Site by the new storage solution.
D. Resource pools comprising a maximum of 32 XenServer hosts should be created for the virtual solution. The virtual disks of the Infrastructure workloads should be on a shared storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability capabilities. Virtual machine meta information and data should be replicated and backed up_
Case Study
C. Resource pools comprising a maximum of 16 XenServer hosts should be created for the virtual solution. The virtual disks of all workloads should be on a shared storage repository to provide XenMotion and high availability capabilities. Virtual machine meta information and data should be replicated to the failover Site by the new storage solution.
Scenario: The company needs to ensure that the provisioning traffic does NOT interfere with the existing PXE solution. The Provisioning Semces servers will be connected
toa 10 Gbps network.
How does using NetScaler App Firewall help the company secure streaming traffic?
NetScaler App Firewall detects network-based threats at the application layer.
NetScaler App Firewall enables streaming traffic to be encrypted With IPsec_
NetScaler App Firewall removes the need for Access Control Lists on switches.
NetScaler App Firewall enables Isolation of streaming traffic from other VLANs_
NetScaler App Firewall enables Isolation of streaming traffic from other VLANs
Scenario: HR staff have a requirement to print confidential Information to USB-attached printers in their offces_ Any printer model may be used for this purpose.
Wh ch two recommended options should the architect consider for this solution? (Choose two.)
Configuring Client printer names’
Configuring ‘Auto-create client printers’
Configuring ‘Universal print driver usage’
Enabling ‘Automatic installation of in-box printer drivers’
Configuring ‘Auto-create client printers’
Configuring ‘Universal print driver usage’
Why is configuring regional shared storage locations on a CIFS server using XenServer with HA enabled the best design choice for vDlsk storage?
It is the least expensive solution.
It is a highly scalable and resilient solution.
It creates the least amount of administrative overhead.
It reduces the system footprint.
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It reduces the system footprint.
The company’s HDX policies must apply to a pooled virtual desktop environment without affecting any virtual applications. How should an architect apply the HDX policies?
By using a SmartAccess filter
By using a client name policy filter
By using a delivery group type policy filter
By giving the virtual desktop policy a higher priority than the virtual application policy
By using a delivery group type policy filter
How should the architect deploy the NetScaler appliances to increase site resiliency?
Configure Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) for end-user connectivity.
Configure a Gateway vServer_
Configure a backup vServer_
Configure failover sites within the NetScaler Gateway.
Case Study
Configure failover sites within the NetScaler Gateway.
Scenario: Legacy GPO policies should NOT be applied to users in the new environment. New GPOs should be configured to ensure maximum performance across all virtual applications and desktops.
Which two actions should the architect recommend to meet these requirements? (Choose two.)
Enable loopback processing in Merge mode.
Enable loopback processing In Replace mode.
Apply the policy to the OUS containing the user accounts.
Apply the policy to the domain root With a WMI filter excluding the Windows XP OS type.
Apply the policy to the domain root With a deny ACL on the OU containing legacy machines.
Apply the policy to the OUS containing the desktop OS machines’ and server OS machines’ computer accounts.
Enable loopback processing In Replace mode.
Apply the policy to the OUS containing the desktop OS machines’ and server OS machines’ computer accounts.
Scenario:
CGE needs to define its management process for desktop image releases. Some groups need a process for version control that includes thorough testing prior to
production _
Why does using Windows Deployment Semces and installing Windows applications into an image help manage the image versioning process?
It reduces application deployment time.
It standardizes the application deployment process.
It facilitates the use of App-V packages.
It automatically deploys the latest drivers and patches
Case Study
It standardizes the application deployment process.
Some management staff print large documents over WAN connections.
What must the architect consider to optimize printing to a local printer from laptops?
Configure session printers
Configure Universal Print Server
Disable ‘Direct connection to print servers’
Allow mapping to all client printers to session
Allow mapping to all client printers to session
An architect recommends using the monitoring function of Citrix Director to determine if users can connect to applications. Which Windows sewice should the architect also
include in the monitoring solution?
Citrix Configuration Sewice on the Delivery Controller
Citrix Configuration Replication on the StoreFront server
World Wide Web Publishing Service on the StoreFront server
World Wide Web Publishing Service on the server OS machine
World Wide Web Publishing Service on the StoreFront server
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a virtual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront
servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases.
What are the benefits of using Hosted VDI with Machine Creation Sewices?
It provides the highest end-user density at the lowest cost.
It provides the greatest level of end-user personalization and control.
It offers the lowest storage performance requirement and the highest end-user density.
It offers the greatest application compatibility.
Case Study
It offers the lowest storage performance requirement and the highest end-user density.
The architect needs to evaluate the options for replicating user profiles across all sites.
Wh ch two pieces of Information should the architect collect to analyze the options? (Choose two.)
WAN traffic
License requirements
Storage infrastructure
Database configuration
License requirements
Database configuration
Why does using snapshots help manage the image release process?
Because they enable rollbacks
Because they help manage version control
Because they use storage array features to offoad host process ng
Because they automatically deploy the latest drivers and patches
Because they help manage version control
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its infrastructure workloads and provide a vitual solution to all end users. The infrastructure workloads include Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, License Servers, and Microsoft SQL Servers for databases _
How should the resource pools be designed to host the infrastructure workloads and virtual desktops to ensure high availability?
A. Separate the workloads by roles and group them as a XenServer resource pool to ensure easier management, fewer workload conflicts, and support for disaster recovery. Each XenServ•er resource pool should comprise a maximum of eight XenServ•er hosts. A storage repository needs to be implemented for central storage of virtual disks, as well as for XenMotion high availability, and backup for disaster recovery purposes.
B. Separate the workloads by roles and group them as a XenServ•er resource pool to reflect the OU structure of Active Directory. Each XenServer resource pool should comprise a maximum of 24 XenServer hosts. A storage repository needs to be implemented for central storage of vitual disks, as well as for XenMotion high
availability, and backup for disaster recovery purposes.
C. Separate the workloads by roles and group them as a XenServer resource pool. Each XenServer resource pool should comprise a maximum of 16 XenServer hosts.
Multiple storage repositories need to be implemented for central storage of virtual disks, as well as for XenMotion and high availability between resource pools and backup for disaster recovery purposes.
D. Separate the workloads by roles and group them as a XenServer resource pool to ensure that the workloads can be streamed by Provisioning Sewices, Including
XenServ•er_ Each XenServ•er resource pool should comprise a maximum of 32 XenServ•er hosts. Multiple storage repositories need to be implemented for central
storage of vitual disks, as well as for XenMotion high availability between resource pools, and backup for disaster recovery purposes.
Case Study
A. Separate the workloads by roles and group them as a XenServer resource pool to ensure easier management, fewer workload conflicts, and support for disaster recovery. Each XenServ•er resource pool should comprise a maximum of eight XenServ•er hosts. A storage repository needs to be implemented for central storage of virtual disks, as well as for XenMotion high availability, and backup for disaster recovery purposes.
Scenario:
CGE decided to virtualize its server workloads and provide a vitual solution to all of its end users. CGE is looking for an image management process that is scalable, but
would like to limit infrastructure requirements.
Why is XenServer Fast Clone the best image management method for this environment?
It provides centralized image management.
It reduces machine-provisioning time.
It minimizes network traffc_
It Improves image deployment consistency.
Case Study
It reduces machine-provisioning time.
Why should disk queue length above zero be used to identify’ bottlenecks?
This indicates excessive I/O and a disk bottleneck
This indicates excessive swap file utilization
This indicates insufficient RAM
This indicates a failed disk
This indicates excessive I/O and a disk bottleneck
Scenario:
A Citrix Architect in CGE’s Jurong office has configured a NetScaler high availability ( A) pair to support end users in the Southeast Asia region. The office has NOT
mplemented StoreFront and is using the existing Web Interface environment for internal access. External access is provided by Secure Gateway. The architect plans to
configure the NetScaler Gateway with ICA Proxy to allow remote access.
Which NetScaler license type IS required to support this solution?
User
Device
Platform
Universal
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Platform
Scenario: The architect for the company has identified that virtualizing the entire server infrastructure Will provide the best return on investment (ROI) and lowest maintenance
costs for the new infrastructure. In order to proceed with this recommendation, a monitoring strategy must be put In place to ensure that the virtualization platform does NOT
become overloaded.
Wh ch virtualization component should an architect monitor to identify’ virtual desktop bottlenecks?
XenServer hosts
Delivery Controllers
Provisioning Sewices servers
Server OS machines
XenServer hosts
Scenario:
CGE is experiencing numerous Issues with Its existing profile management solution. The Citrix Architect managing the project IS tasked With designing a solution that
alleviates existing issues and, if possible, minimizes the loss of existing customizations. Configuration changes need to be implemented quickly and With minimal
complexity.
Why does enabling Profile streaming’ when configuring group profiles benefit CGE’s Sales end-user group?
It allows faster logons.
It simplifies home drive cleanup.
It minimizes the required storage needed for folder redirection.
It improves application performance.
Case Study
It improves application performance.
Why does using SQL Management Studio help the company comply with its security policy?
Because it enables you to execute SQL queries to extract data
Because it enables you to create a database to store logs
Because it uses a standard TCP port
Because it provides security alerts by using SQL Mail
Because it enables you to create a database to store logs
