Introduction The XenApp move to FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA) brings conceptual and terminology shifts. This blog explains how you can think about XenApp 6 entities in a XenApp 7.5 world.
For simplicity, “XenApp 7” here is meant to include any current point release such as XenApp 7.5, and “XenApp 6” is meant to include any current point release such as XenApp 6.5.
Although not exact equivalents, the following table helps map XenApp 6 functional elements to XenApp 7:
A very popular customization of Web Interface is to hide certain resources (applications, desktops or documents) from users. StoreFront 2.5 provides a resource filter to support this out of the box. Resources can be filtered by type or keyword. The filter you set up for a Store will work for both the Receiver for Web and native receivers (e.g. Receiver for Windows). This short article shows you how to configure StoreFront resource filter to hide certain resources by type or keyword.
Netscaler is available in either a hardware or software based appliance.
Hardware options, MPX and SDX include single and multi-tenant devices, in addition to FIPS compliant and high SSL throughput appliances. Software-based options, VPX and CPX include virtual hypervisor-based and containerized microservice offerings. MPX: Available in burst packs and pay-as-you go grow options. Supports more than 4.5 gbps of ssl throughput. It is federal information processing standard compliant. Hardware-based application delivery appliances with a performance upto 500 Mbps–200 Gbps.
Understanding NetScaler IP Addresses Basic Networking:
Netscaler owned IP addresses:
Netscaler IP (NSIP), MIP (Mapped IP), SNIP (Subnet IP), VIP (Virtual IP), GSLB site IP, Cluster IP.
NetScaler IP (NSIP) address:
The NSIP address (NetScaler IP Address) is the IP address which is used by the Administrator to manage and configure the NetScaler. It is mandatory when setting up and configuring the NetScaler for the first time, there can only be one NSIP address, it can not be removed and when it’s changed you will have to reboot the NetScaler.
On older Netscaler appliances, the command to clear your Netscaler configuration and reset it to factory defaults used to be:
clear config –c y
But on newer devices, the command is:
clear ns config level
where level is one of the following:
1. basic – which clears everything except NSIP, MIPs, SNIPs, network settings, HA, features, and the nsroot account
2. extended – which clears everything except NSIP, MIPs, SNIPs, network settings, & HA
Citrix is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of XenDesktop 7.1 which adds support for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1, and new Studio configuration of server-based graphical processing units (GPUs) considered an essential hardware component for supporting virtualized delivery of 3D professional graphics applications. Download XenDesktop 7.1.
Microsoft is releasing platform updates faster than ever and Citrix is in lockstep to take advantage of the latest capabilities in Windows Server, System Center, and HyperV to help you deliver Windows-as-a-Service.
With the release of XenDesktop 7, Citrix has introduced a lot of changes to the way we will be delivering our applications and desktop to users. There is always a lot of marketing information with any software release, and it can sometimes very very difficult to read between the lines and know exactly what what it all means.
As someone who helps people implement these systems in the field, I need to know exactly how it works.
With XD7 lots of new features and capabilities are announced including some major infrastructural changes as well, especially when it comes to the integration of Citrix XenApp (FMA replaces IMA) more than just one step forward. But what about the different editions available, what does one get with the XD7 App edition for example or Enterprise edition for that matter? What’s in it for Subscription Advantage customers? How about the Trade-up program?
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.
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Best Practices and Planning Guides Planning Guide - Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Policies CTX134081 http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX134081
XenDesktop and XenApp Best Practices http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX132799
XenApp Planning Guide - Virtualization Best Practices http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX129761
Advanced Concepts - XenApp Farm Maintenance http://support.
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 XenServer hypervisor comparison. Each hypervisor offers unique features that organizations will have to decide which is most important to them.
