Configure and optimize networking for app and desktop virtualization solutions
The Citrix Certified Associate - Networking (CCA-N) credential is designed for network and system administrators and validates the knowledge and skills needed to implement and manage Citrix NetScaler 10 for app and desktop virtualization solutions in an enterprise environment..
Steps to Certification:
- Option A:
- Prepare with recommended training:
- Citrix NetScaler Essentials and Unified Gateway (CNS-222)
- Review the preparation guide for Exam 1Y0-230: Citrix NetScaler 12 Essentials and Unified Gateway.
- Pass Exam 1Y0-230
- Prepare with recommended training:
- Option B:
- Prepare with:
- Citrix NetScaler Essentials and Traffic Management (CNS-220)
- Review the preparation guide for Exam 1Y0-240: Citrix NetScaler 12 Essentials and Traffic Management.
- Pass Exam 1Y0-240.
- Prepare with:
REQUIRED EXAMS
To become a CCA-N you must pass one of two exams, Exam 1Y0-230 or Exam 1Y0-240, which cover:
- Getting Started
- Basic Networking
- NetScaler Platforms
- High Availability
- Load Balancing
- SSL Offload
- Securing the NetScaler
- Troubleshooting
- Unified Gateway
- AppExpert Expressions and Policies
- Authentication, Authorization and Policies
- Managing Client Connections
- Integration for XenDesktop and XenApp Solutions
- Configuring Unified Gateway
- Classic and Default Policies
- Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transform
- Content Switching
- Optimization
- Global Server Load Balancing
RECOMMENDED COURSES
- Citrix ADC Essentials and Traffic Management (CNS-220)
- Citrix ADC Essentials and Citrix Gateway (CNS-222)
RECERTIFICATION
CCA-N certified associates can choose one of the following options:
- Attend the CNS-220 or CNS-222 instructor-led training:
- CNS-220: Citrix NetScaler Essentials and Traffic Management
- CNS-222 Citrix NetScaler Essentials and Unified Gateway course
- Partners and customers will not be required to pass the exam.
- Take and pass ONE of the following exams:
- 1Y0-230 Citrix NetScaler 12 Essentials and Unified Gateway,
- 1Y0-240 Citrix NetScaler 12 Essentials and Traffic Management OR
- 1Y0-253 Implementing Citrix NetScaler 10.5 for App and Desktop Solutions