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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Citrix
Exam Format
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Wait 24 hours for first retake, no limit on attempts
Validity
3 years
Pass any current Citrix Associate or higher level exam; Pass the recertification exam when available; Earn continuing education credits through Citrix Education
1Y0-231 Exam Topics and Domains
1Y0-231 is organized into 14 weighted domains. Expect to work with Citrix Gateway, SSL, Azure AD, HA monitoring, and more.
1
Authentication and Authorization
14%
Authentication Configuration
LDAP AuthenticationSAML AuthenticationOAuth/OpenID ConnectMulti-Factor Authentication
- Configure various authentication methods in Citrix ADC
- Implement multi-factor authentication using nFactor
- Integrate with external identity providers
- Troubleshoot authentication failures
Authorization Policies
AAA Authorization
- Create and bind authorization policies
- Implement role-based access control
- Configure command policies for system administration
2
Managing Client Connections
10%
VPN Configuration
Full VPN SetupClientless Access
- Configure full VPN and clientless access
- Implement split tunneling policies
- Manage client connection settings
Session Management
Session Policies
- Configure session policies and profiles
- Manage session timeouts and persistence
- Implement endpoint analysis
3
Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Solutions
8%
StoreFront Integration
ICA Proxy Configuration
- Configure ICA Proxy for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Implement StoreFront load balancing
- Configure STA servers for session reliability
4
Troubleshooting
8%
Log Analysis
System Logs
- Analyze Citrix ADC logs for troubleshooting
- Configure log levels and remote logging
- Use built-in diagnostic tools
Common Issues Resolution
Authentication Failures
- Troubleshoot authentication failures
- Resolve connectivity issues
- Debug policy evaluation problems
5
Load Balancing
8%
Load Balancing Configuration
Virtual Servers and ServicesPersistenceHealth Monitors
- Configure load balancing virtual servers and services
- Implement various persistence methods
- Create and bind health monitors
6
Basic Networking
8%
IP Addressing and VLANs
IP Address ManagementVLAN Configuration
- Configure different types of IP addresses
- Implement VLAN segmentation
- Understand routing and traffic flow
Routing
Static and Dynamic Routing
- Configure static routes
- Implement policy-based routing
- Understand traffic flow and routing decisions
7
SSL Offload
6%
SSL Certificate Management
Certificate InstallationSSL Virtual Servers
- Install and manage SSL certificates
- Configure SSL virtual servers
- Implement SSL offloading and bridging
Cipher Configuration
Cipher Suites
- Configure cipher suites
- Implement SSL security best practices
- Balance security and compatibility
8
Securing the Citrix ADC
6%
System Security
Access ControlSecurity Features
- Implement access control lists
- Configure system security features
- Setup management authentication
9
High Availability
6%
HA Configuration
HA Pair SetupHA Troubleshooting
- Configure high availability pairs
- Implement INC mode for different subnets
- Troubleshoot HA synchronization issues
10
AppExpert
6%
Advanced Policies
Policy ExpressionsContent Switching
- Create advanced policy expressions
- Configure content switching
- Implement rewrite and responder policies
11
Citrix Gateway
5%
Gateway Virtual Server
Basic Gateway Configuration
- Create Gateway virtual servers
- Configure basic Gateway settings
- Implement authentication profiles
12
Getting Started
5%
Initial Setup
System Configuration
- Perform initial ADC configuration
- Install licenses
- Configure basic system settings
13
Citrix ADC Platforms
5%
Platform Types
Hardware and Virtual PlatformsSDX Platform
- Understand different ADC platforms
- Select appropriate platform for use cases
- Configure SDX multi-tenant environments
14
Customizing Citrix Gateway
5%
Portal Customization
Portal Themes and Branding
- Customize Gateway portal appearance
- Create custom login schemas
- Implement EPA policies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Y0-231 earns the Citrix Certified Associate - App Delivery and Security (CCA-AppDS) certification. It sits in the Networking track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- 1Y0-341 - Citrix ADC Advanced Topics - Security, Management and Optimization
- 1Y0-440 - Architecting a Citrix Networking Solution
Alternative Paths
- 1Y0-204 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 AdministrationComplementary virtualization skills
- 1Y0-403 - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced ConfigurationsAdvanced virtualization expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-05-19
- Announcement date: 2021-01-25
Updates
- Citrix ADC 13.1 13.1-48.x Minor updates to SSL/TLS handling may appear in future exams • Release date: 2024-03-15
- nFactor Authentication Enhanced in 13.1 Extended nFactor visualizer and new authentication schemas • Release date: 2024-01-10
- Web Application Firewall WAF 2.0 New WAF features may be added to security domain • Release date: 2023-11-15
Who should take this exam?
- CNS-227 Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway training
- 6+ months hands-on experience with Citrix ADC
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, OSI model)
- Understanding of SSL/TLS
- Familiarity with authentication protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth)