There are different ways to deploy outlook app, like deploying the app via citrix xenapp, or installing outlook in user’s VDI. Whatever deployment method we choose, we still have some questions related to outlook. Should I enable cache mode or leave in online mode? Should I save my data on user’s VDI locally or redirect…
Symptoms or Error Intermittently few Server VDA’s remain shutdown and do not turn on automatically after scheduled reboot. On the Delivery Controller below series of events are logged: Event ID 3012 – Warning; “The Citrix Broker Service detected that power action ‘Shutdown’ (origin: Schedule) on virtual machine’domain\severname’ failed.” Event ID 3104 – Information; “The Citrix…
In XenDesktop version 5.0, MCS used only one way to create VDIs i.e., using fast clone way. This will have one base disk(master image disk) and all the machines created from this disk will have a delta disk which contains changes like user installed apps, data etc as shown in below image: This method has…
An effective design of user profiles can make a significant difference in the performance and manageability of a XenApp environment. Many of the issues commonly seen in large or complex XenApp environments (including slow logon, loss of user settings, profile corruption, and excessive administrative effort) are often the result of sub-optimal user profile designs. A…
If you want to change license server name in xenapp 6.5, open server role manager, edit licensing option then update your new license server name, click next and apply, and reboot.
In this how-to I’ll be listing all the best CTX articles I found while deploying Citrix XenApp. They range from best practices to troubleshooting guides I’ve found to resolve complex profile issues. I hope everyone finds it useful. 1. Best Practices and Planning Guides Planning Guide – Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Policies CTX134081 http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX134081 XenDesktop…
XenDesktop 7 is the latest product release from Citrix for delivering virtual desktops and applications allowing users to work from anywhere on any device. XenDesktop 7 is supported on all the major hypervisors; however I will present the case for selecting Hyper-V 2012. Please note, that this will not be a Hyper-V versus VMware or…
Assigning published applications to users may be a very simple task, but if not managed well, it can end up creating more problems. I have seen customers assigning individual user accounts to the published apps in the Citrix admin console and this can get very problematic as there are danger of assignment inconsistency. Usually, we use Active…
With the recent release of XenDesktop 7, we put together a list of recommended optimizations for Windows 8 /8.1 and Server 2012 virtual desktops on XenDesktop 7.x. The purpose of this blog is to provide a list of commonly applied optimizations and provide assistance with their implementation through a script – yes, you read that…
Overview There are best practices and then there’s reality…I have been saying that for years. Because I believe too many folks think some best practices are set in stone or should be implemented or followed no matter what the situation. To be honest, this could not be farther from the truth. It’s why many Professional Services organizations (CCS…