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CCA-V Exam Topics and Domains
CCA-V is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, Citrix Director, Citrix Scout, and more.
Deploying Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Initial deployment of a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment
- Cover the initial steps involved in deploying a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment, which is the foundation of the platform
- Install, configure, and manage a highly available environment that includes Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Delivery Controllers, Cloud Connectors, StoreFront, Citrix Workspace app, Director, Studio, and Profile Management
Providing Resources to End Users
Making applications and desktop resources available to users
Delve into how to make applications and desktop resources available to users and the different configurations available to optimize performance
Providing Access to App and Desktop Resources
Managing access to published applications and desktops
Focus on managing access to published applications and desktops, covering access configuration and troubleshooting common issues
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Basic Security Considerations
Security features and best practices
Explore the security features and best practices to ensure your Citrix environment is protected against threats
Monitoring Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployments
Effective monitoring of Citrix environments
Cover effective monitoring to ensure Citrix environments remain healthy and perform optimally
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting common issues
Teach how to troubleshoot common issues with tools like Citrix Director and Citrix Scout, and how to investigate issues with session performance
Printing
Managing printing
Address how to manage printing, including auto-created client printers and session printers
PowerShell
Using PowerShell to manage and configure the environment
Cover using PowerShell commands to manage and configure the environment
Citrix Cloud
Migrating to Citrix Cloud and managing Cloud Connectors
Include topics related to migrating to Citrix Cloud and managing Cloud Connectors
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CCA-V earns the Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) certification. It sits in the Virtualization track.
- CCP-V - Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Advanced AdministrationThe CCP-V exam requires first passing the CCA-V exam, per the CCP-V exam prep guide (Sep 15, 2025).
- CCE-V - Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization Expert-tier virtualization certification listed as related on the Credly CCA-V badge page.
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What's changed on this exam?
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- Last content update: 2025-09-15
Who should take this exam?
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and managing a high-availability configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Familiarity with the concepts of desktop virtualization and cloud computing
- Knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops components, including the Delivery Controller, Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA), and StoreFront
- Experience with basic security, monitoring, and troubleshooting in a virtualized environment