1Y0-312 Advanced Site Architecture Practice Question
A Citrix architect is designing a multi-zone Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site. The architect needs to ensure that users in a satellite zone connect to their published applications through the satellite zone's Delivery Controllers and not the primary zone's Controllers. Which feature should the architect configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse zone preference with high-availability features like Local Host Cache, which do not control normal brokering zone selection.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Zone preference
Zone preference is the feature that controls which zone is used for session brokering when a user has access to multiple zones. By configuring zone preference for the satellite zone, the architect ensures that users in that location are brokered by the local Delivery Controllers. This optimizes performance and reduces dependency on the primary zone.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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StoreFront load balancing
Why it's wrong here
StoreFront load balancing distributes authentication and enumeration requests across multiple StoreFront servers. It does not control which Delivery Controllers are used for session brokering. StoreFront simply passes the user's request to the Controllers listed in its configuration, regardless of zone preference.
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Zone preference
Why this is correct
Zone preference allows you to specify the order in which zones are preferred for a user or group. By setting the satellite zone as preferred for users in that location, the architect ensures that session launches are brokered by the satellite zone's Delivery Controllers. This reduces latency and WAN traffic by keeping brokering local.
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Database high availability
Why it's wrong here
Database high availability ensures that the site database remains accessible, typically through SQL Server Always On or mirroring. It does not affect which zone's Delivery Controllers broker a session. While critical for overall site health, it is unrelated to directing users to a specific zone for brokering.
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Local Host Cache
Why it's wrong here
Local Host Cache is a high-availability feature that allows Delivery Controllers to broker sessions when the site database is unavailable. It does not influence which zone is used for brokering during normal operation. While important for resilience, it does not direct users to a specific zone's Controllers.
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