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Citrix Academic Network

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A global learning program that teaches students about virtual computing and in-demand virtualization skills.

Citrix IT Academy

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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

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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

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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

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Curriculum(40-content hours

each)Description

CertificationAlignment

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

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• 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

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• Sign up for updates atwww.citrix.com/academic

• Citrix will provide more program and 2012 program launch information

• Review free resources

Next Steps

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Dan MyersAcademic Programs ManagerDan.Myers@citrix.com

Delivery Options

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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

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Component Lab Client Lab Server

Processor 1 GHz x86Minimum: Intel VT or AMD-V x64 capable

Recommended: Intel i5 or greater

RAM 1GBMinimum: 8 GB

Recommended: 12 GB or greater

Disk Space 100 MB or greaterMinimum: 140 GB

Recommended: 320 GB or greater

Network 100 Mbit or greater 100 Mbit or greater

OSWindows 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

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