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A global learning program that teaches students about virtual computing and in-demand virtualization skills. Citrix IT Academy Citrix Systems, Inc Provides free server, desktop and application virtualization curriculum with hands-on labs aligning to the Citrix Certified Administrator certification.

Free server, desktop and application virtualization curriculum aligning to the Citrix Certified Administrator for certifications Free certification exam voucher for students that successfully complete each Citrix course Free software for teaching Citrix virtualization courses Free Self-Paced Online courses for any teaching faculty at the college or university upon request Job opportunity program to connect students with Citrix partners and customers Instructor training, teaching resources and support Program Benefits Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

Instructor Benefits Opportunity to learn and teach the latest and hottest technology Self-paced Online courses with remote labs Instructor training and certification program Citrix Academic Instructor (CAI) designation Teaching resources Instructor and Student Benefits Citrix Systems, Inc Student Benefits Rigorous course curriculum with hands-on labs to prepare for industry certification Instructors certified by Citrix Free certification exam vouchers Job opportunity program to connect students with Citrix partners and customers

IT Academy Offerings Citrix Systems, Inc Curriculum (40-content hours each) Description Certification Alignment XenServer Administration The Citrix XenServer Administration course is a server virtualization course that provides students hands-on experience in configuring and managing a XenServer virtualization server including creating Windows and Linux virtual machines. CCA for Citrix XenServer XenDesktop Administration The Citrix XenDesktop Administration course is a desktop virtualization course that provides the foundation necessary for administrators to effectively centralize and manage desktops in the datacenter and deliver them as a service to users anywhere, CCA for Citrix XenDesktop XenApp Administration The Citrix XenApp Administration course is an application virtualization course that provides the foundation necessary for administrators to effectively centralize and manage applications in the datacenter and instantly deliver them as a service to users anywhere. CCA for Citrix XenApp

IT student with a solid foundation in server administration, operating systems and networks Target Student Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

Accredited, degree granting, higher education institution Instructor/faculty must attend training and be authorized by Citrix Equipment for hands-on labs Must apply and be approved by Citrix IT Academy Qualifications Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

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Delivery Options Citrix Systems, Inc Option 1: Two Systems Per Student One 1GHz x86 PC running Windows XP or Windows 7 (client) One 64-bit x86 with Intel VT or AMD-V processor (server) Option 2: Locally Hosted Solution Classroom systems with web browser or remote desktop connection manager XenServer hosts running outside the classroom Widows XP or 7 landing VMs running XenCenter

Client and Server Requirements Citrix Systems, Inc ComponentLab ClientLab Server Processor1 GHz x86 Minimum: Intel VT or AMD-V x64 capable Recommended: Intel i5 or greater RAM1GB Minimum: 8 GB Recommended: 12 GB or greater Disk Space100 MB or greater Minimum: 140 GB Recommended: 320 GB or greater Network100 Mbit or greater OS Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Vista, 7 N/A Additional Software.NET Framework 2.0 or higher N/A

Citrix IT Academy program prepares students to take the Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) exams leading to: CCA for Citrix XenApp CCA for Citrix XenDesktop CCA for Citrix XenServer CCA for Citrix NetScaler (future) Citrix Certifications Citrix Systems, Inc More Citrix certification information