subject: Reference Manual For Citrix 1y0-a24 Exam [print this page] Citrix XenServer 5.6 Administration exam is an essential curriculum for the endorsed Citrix Certification. This course can also be referred with its corresponding exam code, which is 1Y0-A24 exam.
Ideal Candidates for Exam
This exam is targeted for individuals with the following job roles.
Citrix partners
System Administrators
Citrix Certified Instructors (CCIs).
Objectives of Exam
Main concept of this exam is to provide knowledge of installation and administrative tasks of XenServer (5.6). This also includes content publishing and applications and troubleshooting of typical routine issues.
Details of 1Y0-A24 Exam
Number of questions
oSixty nine questions
Types of questions
oMultiple choices with single response
oMultiple choices with multiple-answers
Time Duration
oOne hundred and five minutes for any native English speaker
oOne hundred and thirty five minutes for any non-native English speaker
Requisite Passing marks
oSixty percent marks
Exam Type
oProctored
Details of 1Y0-A24 Exam Topics
Topics are included but are not limited.
Identification of ports and protocols used for management of a XenServer implementation
Network configuration for a particular environment
Usage of internal, external, bonded or a combination for the environment
Identifying proper allocation of storage LUNs for specific features
Proper usage of Citrix StorageLink Gateway
Proper time zones configuration and proper actions of administrator to configure synchronization for XenServer environment
Specific type of ISO image repository set up
Actions to perform to configure the ISO image repository
Separating traffic on the network
Process of creating a bond
Considerations for blending CPU types within pool
Configuration for licensing
Creation of Virtual Machines
Actions to take by an administrator to create virtual machine templates
Scenarios to install the next generation of XenServer Tools
Proper steps for the creation of virtual machine through XenConvert (P2V) conversion of current server
Appropriate scenario for correct usage of case for Provisioning services
Determine when to copy a virtual machine through proper method including necessary steps to copy the virtual machine.
Results of cloning a virtual machine through StorageLink
How to use the import/export feature of XenServer
Issue with Provisioning services clients on XenServer and troubleshooting of issue
Specific requirements to configure dynamic memory control for a XenServer including implementation to meet requirements
Solution for a found problem during monitoring of dynamic memory control
Roles to assign to set limitation or user activities
Management and Maintenance of XenServer Hosts
Application of updates to XenServer hosts
Scheduling backups of backup and restore metadata
Enabling multi paths
Collection of diagnostic data from XenServe
Replacing or adding network cards post-installation
Connecting Fiber Channel storage to XenServer hosts
