Citrix is committed to maintaining the value of its certifications by routinely monitoring the ever-changing IT trends and business needs. Sometimes this results in updating exams and certification requirements, while other times it results in discontinuing or retiring or expiring them and making room for newer, more relevant certifications.

Effective November 12, 2018, the Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenServer 6 certification will be retired. This means the associated exam 1Y0-A26 Citrix XenServer 6.0 Administration (all languages) will be discontinued. Individuals who have attained this certification will not be impacted by the retirement of this certification. CCA certifications already awarded will remain valid until Citrix sets its expiration date.

Retired certifications are no longer attainable. Individuals holding the retiring certification has the option to update to the current and a newer certification per the recommendations below.

Retiring Certification Associated Exam Recommended New Certification
Citrix Certified Administrator for Citrix XenServer 6 (CCA) 1Y0-A26 Citrix XenServer 6.0 Administration Citrix XenServer Certified

For the definition of exam discontinuation, go here.