TrainSignal Releases Citrix XenDesktop 4 Training, First in the New Citrix Training Product Line December 21, 2010

Train Signal’s XenDesktop 4 Training Offers 100 Percent Coverage of CCA Exam A17

Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) December 21, 2010 -- Train Signal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their new Citrix XenDesktop 4 Training course.

XenDesktop 4 from Citrix makes virtual desktops possible for millions of users. Virtual desktops are created with only the software, services, and functionality needed for specific users or tasks. These desktops can then be used on any device with Citrix Receiver eliminating the need to provide a desktop for every possible use in every possible location.

XenDesktop’s new FlexCast delivery technology supports every major desktop virtualization platform in a single solution. XenDesktop 4 integrates the functionality of Citrix XenApp, which allows the delivery of on-demand applications to users ranging from individual apps to full Windows desktop environments. Citrix’s award-winning HDX technology ensures that every user gets a high-level experience even without high-speed network connectivity.

The XenDesktop 4 Training helps people learn how to work with XenDesktop 4 by combining expert instruction with hands-on experience. “Although this course provides an excellent introduction to desktop virtualization, the main goal of someone watching this training will be using XenDesktop to virtualize their own desktop environment. The training is very hands-on and focuses as much as possible on doing” said Gary Eimerman, Director of Product Development at Train Signal.

Topics covered in the course include virtualizing desktops, deploying, configuring, and managing XenDesktop, utilizing Profile Manager and more. The course also provides additional emphasis on the important topic of provisioning. Train Signal’s XenDesktop 4 Training provides 100 percent coverage for CCA Exam A17. Successful completion earns the Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenDesktop 4 certification, and also satisfies one testing requirement for the Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer (CCEE) for Virtualization certification. “I’m confident in saying that our XenDesktop 4 training offers 110 percent coverage for the A17 exam; Elias goes well above and beyond what is required for the exam” says Brian Green, Train Signal’s Product Development Specialist who managed the production of this course.

The course offers 18 lessons covering key XenDesktop 4 knowledge areas including provisioning servers, managing resources, planning a deployment, managing XenDesktop 4, and working with both Citrix Receiver and Profile Manager. Keeping with the real world focus of the course, information on troubleshooting and best practices is also included. Students receive nearly 10 hours of Citrix XenDesktop 4 training videos on two DVDs. Multiple file formats make learning convenient anywhere; WMV, AVI, MP3, and iPod Video are all included. PDF files of instructor notes are included allowing students to follow along with the videos instead of trying to take notes.

The course is perfect for experienced professionals seeking certification as well as students new to desktop virtualization. This XenDesktop 4 focused course does require some prerequisite knowledge. Students who would benefit most from this course should have an understanding of both networking concepts and virtualization basics before signing up for XenDesktop 4 training.

The XenDesktop 4 course’s certified instructor is Elias Khnaser, Practice Manager for Virtualization and Cloud Computing at Artemis Technology. Khnaser is an author, speaker, and IT consultant specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware virtualization technologies. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes and InformationWeek and has designed and deployed some of the largest Citrix implementations in the world.

XenDesktop 4 Training is offered for $397.00 and comes with Train Signal’s Risk-Free 90-Day Total Experience Guarantee. While students receive DVDs in the mail, Train Signal offers instant access to all training materials online 24-hours a day for those who can’t wait to get started. About Train Signal: Founded in 2002, Train Signal provides computer-based "Total Experience" training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exam and succeed in today’s competitive global IT market.

Train Signal offers a wide range of computer training packages covering Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office. In addition to its Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, and SQL Server 2008 courses, Train Signal offers training for over fifty different training courses including: VMware vSphere training, Cisco CCNA training, Windows 7 training, and more.

A privately-held company, Train Signal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about Train Signal, please visit www.trainsignal.com