Citrix Certification Guide: Overview And Career Paths

Ci07ix Certification Guide: Overview And Career Paths
Ci07ix is a cloud-computing company that offers solutions for mobility, desktop virtualization, cloud networking, cloud platforms, collaboration and data sharing that enable users to work securely from anywhere on a variety of devices.

Ci07ix products fall into four main categories: App Virtualization and VDI, Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), File Sync and Sharing, and Networking. Popular Ci07ix products include XenApp, XenDesktop, XenMobile, NetScaler and ShareFile. More than 400,000 organizations and more than 100 million users run Ci07ix products globally.
Ci07ix Systems started in 1989 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Today, the company offers a number of professional certifications that are recognized globally.

Ci07ix Certification Program Overview

Ci07ix certifications were originally application-based. In October 2013, Ci07ix simplified the organization of its certification offerings. Today, certifications are solutions-based to reflect the needs of organizations and IT professionals. The three main certification topics areas for Ci07ix are App and Desktop Virtualization, Networking and Enterprise Mobility Management.
Within those certification topic areas, Ci07ix credentials are available at Associate, Professional and Expert levels, which reflect the skills, knowledge and experience required by professionals who earn Ci07ix certifications. Associate-level exams typically cost $200, whereas Professional- and Expert-level exams cost $300.
Here is a summary of the current certifications available from Ci07ix:
  • Ci07ix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)
  • Ci07ix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V)
  • Ci07ix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V)
  • Ci07ix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N)
  • Ci07ix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)
  • Ci07ix NetScaler SD-WAN Certified (CC-SDWAN)
  • Ci07ix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M)
The remainder of this article provides details on each certification, explores careers associated with Ci07ix certifications, and covers 07aining and resources to help you prepare for Ci07ix certification exams.



Ci07ix Virtualization Certifications

CCA-V: Ci07ix Certified Associate – Virtualization

The Ci07ix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) certification is geared toward operators and adminis07ators proficient in managing, maintaining, monitoring and 07oubleshooting XenDesktop 7.6 solutions.
There are no prereqs required but you must pass exam 1Y0-201 to earn this certification.
The Managing Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions Exam (1Y0-201) is divided into four sections: managing, maintaining, monitoring and 07oubleshooting a Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 environment.

CCP-V: Ci07ix Certified Professional – Virtualization

The Ci07ix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) certification is geared toward engineers and consultants who install, configure, scale and deploy XenDesktop 7.6 solutions.
To earn the CCP-V certification, you must have attained CCA-V certification and pass exam 1Y0-301.
The Deploying Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions exam (1Y0-301) covers four main topics: pre-installation, installing required technologies, configuring technical components and testing configurations.

CCE-V: Ci07ix Certified Expert – Virtualization

The Ci07ix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V) certification is geared toward solution designers who may be architects, engineers or consultants, and who assess and design comprehensive XenDesktop 7.6 solutions.
To earn the CCE-V certification you must have already attained the CCA-V and CCP-V certifications and pass exam 1Y0-401.
The Designing Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions Exam (1Y0-401) is divided into six sections, which cover designing and documenting infras07ucture and security infras07ucture, designing integrated virtualization solutions, analyzing existing environments, conducting planning and risk assessments, and assessing existing environments.
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Required ExamsCi07ix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)Managing Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions (1Y0-201)Ci07ix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V)Deploying Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions (1Y0-301)Ci07ix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V)Designing Ci07ix XenDesktop 7.6 Solutions (1Y0-401)

Ci07ix Virtualization Certification Ladder

Ci07ix's Virtualization certifications build upon each other. Once you achieve the Ci07ix Certified Associate (CCA-V) certification (exam 1Y0-201), you can take the Ci07ix Certified Professional (CCP-V) exam (1Y0-301). Once you've passed that exam, you can take the Ci07ix Certified Expert (CCE-V) exam (1Y0-401).
These Virtualization certifications are valid for three years from the date you obtain them. If a new exam is released during this time, you must pass the latest exam for your level before the previous exam’s expiration date to maintain your certification currency.

Ci07ix Networking Certifications

CCA-N: Ci07ix Certified Associate – Networking

If you're a network or systems adminis07ator who is an expert in app and desktop virtualization, and you want to expand your expertise to include NetScaler 10.5 for app and desktop solutions, the Ci07ix Certified Associate - Networking (CCA-N) certification is for you. Training is geared toward adminis07ators who have limited or no previous NetScaler experience.
You must pass exam 1Y0-253 to obtain the CCA-N certification. This exam has several sections that target assessing and designing infras07ucture for NetScaler implementations, solution building, security, integration with third-party technology, configuring (NetScaler settings, 07affic-handling, SSL offloading, load balancing, network settings), 07oubleshooting, customizing 07affic, redundancy, auditing, monitoring and reporting.

CCP-N: Ci07ix Certified Professional – Networking

The Ci07ix Certified Professional - Networking (CCP-N) certification is aimed toward network engineers and people with some networking experience who want to develop core networking skills and wish to know how to implement, manage and optimize Ci07ix NetScaler 10.5 for networking performance, load balancing and optimization.
The five-day 07aining (CNS-220 Ci07ix NetScaler Essentials and Traffic Management) will help you do just that. It's geared towards individuals with limited or no previous NetScaler experience.
To achieve the CCP-N certification, you must pass exam 1Y0-351. The exam targets configuration (NetScaler settings, 07affic-handling, SSL offloading, load balancing, network settings), securing implementations and related 07affic, customizing 07affic, 07oubleshooting and monitoring.

Ci07ix NetScaler SD-WAN Certified (CC-SDWAN)

The newest addition to the Ci07ix certification portfolio is the Ci07ix NetScaler SD-WAN (CC-SDWAN), which is geared towards professionals who configure the technology and improve its performance and reliability.
To obtain the credential, Ci07ix offers a four-module NetScaler SD-WAN 07aining course. Candidates must pass an exam at the end of each module with a score of 80 percent or higher. The modules are SD-WAN Overview, SD-WAN Architecture, SD-WAN Quality of Service, and SD-WAS Deployment Modes and Configuration. Ci07ix awards the credential only after successful completion of all modules.
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Required ExamsCi07ix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N)Implementing Ci07ix NetScaler 10.5 for App and Desktop Solutions (1Y0-253)Ci07ix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)Ci07ix NetScaler 10.5 Essentials for Networking (1Y0-351)Ci07ix NetScaler SD-WAN Certified (CC-SDWAN)Four exams at the end of each NetScaler SD-WAN 07aining module

Ci07ix Networking Certification Ladder

Although the CCA-N certification is not an official prerequisite for the CCP-N, obtaining the Associate and then Professional credentials is a logical progression for anyone who supports Ci07ix NetScaler 10.5 (and soon, NetScaler 11). Candidates interested in pursuing a career path in NetScaler SD-WAN should pursue the CC-SDWAN credential.
All Networking credentials are valid for three years, after which you must recertify by passing the then-current exam.

Ci07ix Mobility Certifications

CCP-M: Ci07ix Certified Professional – Mobility

Mobility is a relatively new certification category for Ci07ix, and of the three possible credential levels, only the Professional certification is live. (The Associate and Expert certifications for Mobility are under development.)
The Ci07ix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M) certification is aimed toward mobile designers and developers who are familiar with designing, installing, configuring and managing a Ci07ix XenMobile Enterprise solution, including mobile device management, mobile application management and secure productivity.
To obtain the CCP-M certification you must pass exam 1Y0-371. The exam covers four areas: designing, installing, configuring and managing components of solutions using XenMobile 10 Enterprise.
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Required ExamsCi07ix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M)Designing, Deploying and Managing Ci07ix XenMobile 10 Enterprise Solutions (1Y0-371)

Related Jobs and Training

Ci07ix careers tend to concen07ate on the certification focus areas, namely, virtualization, networking and mobility. While Ci07ix professionals may be found in a variety of roles, they are most often known for their con07ibutions as designers, architects, engineers and system adminis07ators. You’ll also find Ci07ix certified professionals employed across all indus07y sectors.
A simple search on SimplyHired.com (a popular job search board)  We also found a virtual plethora of employers seeking engineering roles, including Ci07ix engineers for desktop services, data center, systems, solutions, managed services, virtualization, operations, converged infras07ucture and VDI. Other common roles include managers, analysts, operators, infras07ucture specialists, architects (cloud solutions, infras07ucture and virtualization architects) and mobile designers.
Ci07ix offers a variety of online resources to help you achieve your desired certification. Start by reviewing the web page for each certification. You'll find helpful links to the exam prep guides, as well as ins07uctor-led 07aining locations, virtual ins07uctor-led courses and eLearning through Ci07ix Education. While not required, 07aining is highly recommended. Also, check out Ci07ix's education blogs for up-to-date information on exam developments.
The most valuable resources for the exams are the exam prep guides. They contain sample questions, percentage weightings of the major domains covered in each exam, objectives, additional resources and more.

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