Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations — Question 40
Scenario: A Citrix Architect is designing a new 2,000-user Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment. The environment will use Windows Server 2016 for all
Site infrastructure components (Delivery Controllers, StoreFront servers, and Citrix Director). Machine Creation Services (MCS) will be used to provision Virtual
Delivery Agent (VDA) machines. The environment will include 2 primary use cases:
✑ Windows Server 2016 VDA machines providing hosted applications
✑ Windows 10 VDA machines providing random, non-persistent VDI
The IT team has NOT yet purchased the hardware that will be used for the environment, and will build the Hardware Layer components based on the architect's recommendations.
How should the architect design the Citrix Hypervisor resource pools based on Citrix leading practices?
Answer options
- A. Windows Server 2016 VDA machines should be placed in 1 resource pool, Windows 10 machines should be placed in a second resource pool, and the infrastructure servers should be placed in a third resource pool.
- B. Windows Server 2016 machines should be placed in 1 resource pool, and all Windows 10 machines should be placed in a second resource pool.
- C. The infrastructure servers and all VDA machines should be located in 1 resource pool.
- D. The infrastructure servers should be placed in 1 resource pool, and the VDA machines should be placed in a second resource pool.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because separating the Windows Server 2016 VDA machines, Windows 10 VDA machines, and infrastructure servers into distinct resource pools allows for better management and resource allocation tailored to each type of workload. Option B incorrectly consolidates both VDA types into one pool, which could lead to resource contention. Option C fails to segregate the infrastructure from the VDA machines, compromising the performance and manageability of the environment. Option D, while separating infrastructure from VDA machines, does not account for the distinct requirements of the two different VDA types.