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Citrix Academic Network

Citrix Academic Network. Leaders to power the world’s transformation to virtual computing. Industry Leading Solutions and Certifications from Citrix. F rom the leader in Desktop virtualization … to powering the world's most popular web applications ... to in-demand certifications

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Citrix Academic Network

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  1. Citrix Academic Network Leaders to power the world’s transformation to virtual computing

  2. Industry Leading Solutions and Certifications from Citrix • From the leader in Desktop virtualization … to powering the world's most popular web applications ... to in-demand certifications • Founded in 1989, annualrevenue in 2010 was$1.87 billion

  3. Citrix Academic Network The Citrix Academic Network offers global programs that provide resources to teach students about virtual and cloud computing and in-demand virtualization skills. • An open online community: Provides free Citrix and community developed resources for educators to promote the teaching and learning of virtualization and cloud computing. Available in 2012. • An academy program: Equips students with in-demand job skills that power virtual computing. Available in 2012. Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  4. Citrix IT Academy A global learning program that teaches students about virtual computing and in-demand virtualization skills. Provides free server, desktop and application virtualization curriculumwith hands-on labs aligning to the Citrix Certified Administrator certification. Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  5. Program Benefits • 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 Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  6. Instructor and Student Benefits 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 • 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 Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  7. IT Academy Offerings Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

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

  9. IT Academy Qualifications • 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 Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  10. Next Steps • Sign up for updates atwww.citrix.com/academic • Citrix will provide more program and 2012 program launch information • Review free resources Dan Myers Academic Programs Manager Dan.Myers@citrix.com Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  11. Widows XP or 7 landing VMs running XenCenter Delivery Options • 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 Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  12. Client and Server Requirements Citrix Systems, Inc. 2011

  13. Citrix Certifications 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) More Citrix certification information Citrix Systems, Inc. 2010

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