Citrix has released a paper titled:"XenDesktop 7.1 on Hyper-V Hands-on Lab Pilot Guide". The paper which contains 299 pages provides hands-on experience with the configuration and operation of XenDesktop 7.1 and related components. The guide can be used to build a Proof of Concept (PoC) and/or pilot environment.
The paper covers the following tasks:
- Configuring System Center Virtual Machine Manager and Installing the Agent
- Setting Up SQL Server Mirroring for a XenDesktop site
- Setting up the XenDesktop Site
- Joining a Controller to an Existing Site
- Configuring StoreFront and Installing Certificates
- Configuring NetScaler for StoreFront Load Balancing
- Installing the VDA Software on Desktop and Server VMs
- Creating Catalogs of Machine for Desktops and Servers
- Creating Delivery Groups for Desktops and Servers
- Delivering Installed and App-V Applications
- Provisioning Services Configuration and Optimizations
- Using the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
- Setting up Remote Access with NetScaler and StoreFront
- Internal and External Connectivity Scenarios
- Load Evaluator Policies
- Monitoring with Director
- Exploring Configuration Logging
- Exploring Delegated Administration
- Working with PowerShell
- and more..