Introduction and Course Overview

CNS 205-5I: Citrix NetScaler 10.5 Essentials and Networking

Course Overview
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Identify basic NetScaler architecture, including hardware and components.
Perform the initial NetScaler setup and configuration.
Explain the different components and considerations used in basic networking.
Set up NetScaler for basic load balancing.
Explain when high availability should be implemented.
Secure your NetScaler.

Course Overview (cont.)

After completing this course, you will be able to:
Implement policies to optimize traffic.
Explain when content switching should be used.
Set up monitors for your NetScaler appliance.

Student Introductions
Introduce yourself to the class. Include the following information:

Name and company

Job title
Job responsibility
Networking and virtualization experience
Citrix hardware and software experience
Class expectations

Course Prerequisites
Intermediate knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP and of the OSI model
Experience with network devices, networking protocols and aspects of application and site
architecture
Moderate exposure to UNIX or Linux
Exposure to basic systems administration concepts, including logging, software upgrade
procedures and high availability operations
Familiarity with web server software
Knowledge of network security threats and site protection concept
An understanding of basic concepts related to server load-balancing and content switching is
recommended

Course Outline Day One

The following modules will be covered on the first day of class:

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: Basic Networking
Module 3: High Availability

Course Outline Day Two

The following modules will be covered on the first day of class:

Module 4: Securing the NetScaler

Module 5: Basic Load Balancing
Module 6: SSL Offload

Course Outline Day Three

The following modules will be covered on the third day of class:

Module 7: Global Server Load Balancing

Module 8: AppExpert Classic Policy Engine
Module 9: AppExpert Default Policy Engine
Module 10: Configuring Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transform

Course Outline Day Four

The following modules will be covered on the fourth day of class:

Module 11: Content Switching

Module 12: Optimizing Traffic
Module 13: Clustering

Course Outline Day Five

The following modules will be covered on the fifth day of class:

Module 14: Monitoring and Management

Module 15: Troubleshooting (Lab Exercises Only)

Thank You

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