Citrix NetScaler Training

Learn Citrix NetScaler Training to Unleash a Modern Career

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Duration : 30 Hours | Lab Sessions : 30 Hours

1050 Students Enrolled

About Course

Citrix NetScaler Training at SM consultant will make you an expert in Client-IP HTTP Header Insertion, NetScaler ADC, SDX, Network Address Translation (NAT), NetScaler Data Sheet, Citrix Recommendations for SSL. It covers NetScaler essentials, architecture, and also focuses on traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimization and global server load balancing (GSLB). You will learn about key NetScaler capabilities such as high availability, security, and performance, and explore SSL offload, load balancing, and monitoring. Participants will also gain technical skills including Traffic Optimization, Content Switching, and Global Server Load Balancing. This training helps you to build skills to successfully implement and manage Citrix NetScaler. After the training, you can optimize the delivery of all web applications, cloud-based services, virtual desktops, enterprise business apps, and mobile services. This course also provides the best practices in Citrix NetScaler that professionals would need while using it in a real-life scenario. This course has been designed in such a way that it is very easy for you to acquire and expand your Citrix NetScaler skills quickly. So, you can start working in this field once you complete the training successfully.

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Upcoming Batch Schedule for Citrix NetScaler Training

SM Consultant is dedicated to the service of our students. Below mentioned are the timings of our upcoming batches online. If none of these times suit you, you can request to schedule a custom time suitable for you.

WEEKDAY - 1 Hour Session

16 Dec, 2021 - 15 Jan, 2026

01:30 AM

WEEKEND - 2 Hours Session

20 Dec, 2025 - 08 Feb, 2026

01:30 AM

FASTTRACK - 3 Hours Session

24 Dec, 2025 - 11 Jan, 2026

01:30 AM

WEEKEND - 2 Hours Session

28 Dec, 2025 - 16 Feb, 2026

01:30 AM

FASTTRACK - 3 Hours Session

01 Jan, 2026 - 19 Jan, 2025

01:30 AM

WEEKEND - 2 Hours Session

05 Jan, 2025 - 24 Feb, 2025

01:30 AM

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Self Paced Online Learning

The Self Paced format allows you to stream the course content from anywhere across the globe with a good Internet connection. There is no defined schedule, you can watch them at your comfortable time. Get Started.

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Citrix NetScaler Training Course Content

1. Getting Started

Introduction to the NetScaler System
NetScaler Functionality
NetScaler Overview
Product Features
NetScaler Operating System Overview
Hardware Platforms
Hardware Components
nCore Configuration Architecture
Deployment Scenarios
Logging in to the NetScaler System
NetScaler Licenses
Performing an Upgrade

2. Basic Networking

OSI Networking Model
NetScaler Architecture Overview
NetScaler-Owned IP Addresses
Network Topology
NetScaler Network Interfaces
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
IP Routing
Determining the Source IP Address
Packet Forwarding
Use Source IP Mode
Client-IP HTTP Header Insertion
Path MTU Discovery
Link Aggregation
Network Address Translation (NAT)

3. Clustering

How Clustering Works
Cluster Synchronization
Cluster Connections
Cluster Communication Interfaces
Striped and Spotted IP Addresses
Traffic Distribution
Cluster and Node States
NetScaler Cluster Set up
NetScaler Cluster Traffic Distribution Mechanisms
To Configure a Cluster Link Aggregation Group Statically
Dynamic Configuration for a Cluster Link Aggregation Group
NetScaler Cluster Management
NetScaler Cluster Troubleshooting

4. NetScaler System Communication

Access Control Lists
Access Control List Configuration
Detailed Access Control List Configuration
Users, Groups, and Command Policies
External Authentication for System Users
Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing (AAA) Issues
Authentication Troubleshooting
Securing NetScaler

5. High Availability

High Availability Functionality
High Availability Node Configuration
Propagation and Synchronization
High Availability Management

6. Basic Load Balancing

Load Balancing Basics
Entity Management
Server Creation
Services Configuration Overview
Virtual Server Creation
Binding Virtual Servers to Services or a Service Group
Traffic Types
Service Monitoring
Persistence and Persistence Connections
Load-Balancing Configuration Protection
Advanced Services Options
Maintaining of Client Connection for Multiple Client Requests
Specified Source IP Addresses for Back-end Communication Using Network Profiles
Disabling Services
Graceful Shutdown of Services
Removing Services
Configuration Verification
The Load-Balancing Visualizer
Configuring Load Balancing for DataStream
Link Load Balancing
The Configuration of Sessionless Load-Balancing Virtual Servers
Load-Balancing Issues
Use of Telnet or Monitors to Check Ports

7. SSL Offload

SSL
SSL Session Process
Feature and Benefits
Offload Performance
Digital Certificates
SSL Administration
SSL Offload Overview
Deployment Scenarios
Citrix Recommendations for SSL
SSL Renegotiation Attack
SSL Troubleshooting
Intermediate Certificate Not Linked

8. AppExpert Classic Policy Engine

Policies Overview
Expression Structures
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Actions
Content Filtering Rules

9. Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transform

Configuring Rewrite Policies and Actions
Responder Actions
Respondwith
Responder Action for Timeouts
Responder Policies
Responder HTML Page Imports
Binding Policies
URL Transformation
URL Transformation Actions
Binding of URL Transformations

10. Content Switching

Introduction to Content Switching
Understanding Content Switching
Content Switching Based on Network Characteristics
Content-Switching Virtual Servers and Load-Balancing Virtual Servers
Configuring Content-Switching Virtual Servers
Configure a Load-Balancing Setup for Content Switching
Content-Switching Policies
Binding Content-Switching Policies
Content-Switching Rule Precedence Without Priority Specified
Content-Switching Rule Precedence With Priority Specified
Configuring Content Switching for DataStream

11. Monitoring and Management

Monitoring Needs
NetScaler Log Management
Simple Network Management Protocol
To Configure SMNPv1 and SMNPv2
AppFlow on the NetScaler System
AppFlow Collectors and EdgeSight Monitoring
AppFlow Actions and EdgeSight Monitoring Responder Policies
Third-Party Collectors
Network Traffic Capture using NSTRACE
Troubleshooting with Filter Expressions
Decoding SSL Traffic with Wireshark
Display NetScaler System Information

12. Addendum: Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Essentials for SDX Appliances

Identify the unique capabilities and functionality of the NetScaler SDX platform
Identify the networking characteristics of the NetScaler SDX platform
Explain the process of provisioning and administration of NetScaler VPX instances on a NetScaler SDX appliance

13. Global Server Load Balancing

GSLB Deployment Methods
GSLB Concepts
GSLB Entities
GSLB DNS Methods
Metric Exchange Protocol
Implementing GSLB
Viewing and Configuring GSLB with the Visualizer
Configuring Site-to-Site Communication
RPC Node Password
Encryption of Site Metrics Exchange
Source IP Address for an RPC Node
GSLB Site Communication Example
Customizing the GSLB Configuration
Changing the GSLB Method
GSLB Persistence
Using Dynamic Weights for Services
Monitoring GSLB Services
Binding Monitors to a GSLB Service
Monitoring GSLB Sites
Protecting the GSLB Setup Against Failure
Responding with an Empty Address Record When DOWN
Backup IP Address Configuration for a GSLB Domain
Implementing GSLB Failover for Disaster Recovery

14. AppExpert Default Policy Engine

Understanding Packet-Processing Flow
Understanding Policies
Policy Process Evaluation Flow
Identifying Default Policy Expressions
Actions
Understanding Bind Points
Understanding Policy Labels
Pattern Sets
Typecasting
Rewrite, Responder, and URL Transformation

15. Optimizing Traffic

Introduction to Compression
Action Analytics
AppExpert Templates
Terminology
Deploying NetScaler for an Application
Application Example
AppExpert Template Deployment

Need Customized Course Content?

We will customize the Citrix NetScaler Training course content according to your job requirements.

Certification

Once you are successfully through the project, you will be awarded an SM Consultant’s Citrix NetScaler Training Completion Certificate for the course.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Citrix NetScaler Training

1. When will I receive my joining instructions for Citrix NetScaler Training?
Joining instructions for Citrix NetScaler Training is sent two days prior to the course start date, or immediately if the booking is confirmed within this timeframe.

2. How are you better than the other classes? Past achievements?
As they say, “History speaks for itself”, the past achievements would give you a good picture of our reputation, and would also tell you what extra efforts we put in to achieve it.

3. Do you offer a Citrix NetScaler Training Demo or Trial class before joining?
We offer 1 demo classes to students. Just make sure that you select the subject and time of the class so that you get an independent assessment of the quality of teaching and you can take an informed decision.

4. What’s the batch size? Will I get personal attention?
An average batch size could be min. 4-5 and max. 8-10 but irrespective of the batch size you will get personal attention and our trainers will help you understand the technology.

5. What if I am not able to attend or miss a session?
If you are unable to attend your session we will help you understand the session by sharing the recording of the live session and still if you need more assistance, we will arrange a backup session for you.

6. Can I access the Citrix NetScaler Training course material after training?
Yes, you will get the material in pdf format and will have access to the Citrix NetScaler Training recordings.