Roger BschCitrix Systems International GmbH
Technical UpdateCitrix XenDesktop/XenApp 7.6
XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6Flexcast Management Architecture
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Windows app and desktop virtualization
Deliver virtual Windows desktops with the best cost,performance and security for every business need
Windows app virtualization
Mobilize Windows apps for maximumsecurity, control and performance
Build-on the FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA)
7.6
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IMA
FMA
Independent Management ArchitectureXenApp 6.5 and before
Flexcast Management ArchitectureXenApp 7.x & XenDesktop 5.x
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DeliveryServicesConsole
XenApp 6.5 Farm (IMA) XenDesktop 5.6 FP1 Site (FMA)
CitrixStudio
Receiver
DB DB
IMA
IMA
XenAppController
Server OSWorkers
Desktop OSWorkers
DeliveryController
ProvisioningServicesPVS
PVSConsole
Different Infrastructures (old way)
EdgeSightConsole
VDA
Web Interface
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CitrixStudio
Storefront / Receiver for Web
Receiver
DB
Server OSWorkers
Desktop OSWorkers
DeliveryController
ProvisioningServices
Integrated FMA
VDA VDA
CitrixDirector
ProvisioningConsole
Physical VDI HostedShared Local
Heavy workloads,Remote PC access
3D Workloads,Personal Desktops
Scalable,Affordable
LaptopUsersXenApp 7 / XenDesktop 7 XenClient
XenDesktop 7.x InfrastructureServer 2008R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2012R2
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XenApp Editions
Solid foundation for secure, on-demand application delivery to
users anywhere withmaximum performance
Proven enterprise class, on-demand, high-performance
hosted shared app and desktopvirtualization solution withHDX technology that is
optimized for managing largerenvironments
Most robust and securesolution to deliver applicationsas an on-demand service to
any user with powerful tools forgreater scalability, control and
visibility of the mostcomplex environments
PlatinumEdition
XenApp 7.6With Concurrent Licensing Only
EnterpriseEdition
AdvancedEdition
Packaged and priced for tactical adoption
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XenDesktop Editions
Scalable VDI-onlyimplementations
with HDX technology
Enterprise-class desktopvirtualization with FlexCast
delivery technology
Comprehensive desktopvirtualization solution with
advanced networking,management and security
PlatinumEdition
XenDesktop 7.6With User/Device or Concurrent
Licensing
EnterpriseEdition
VDIEdition
Packaged and priced for broad adoption for all users
Superior User Experience
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Superior User ExperienceExtending HDX Technology
Whats New Instant App Access HTML5 for Chrome OS Accelerated graphics performance Improved USB Integration Virtual IP loopback HDX Mobile SDK v2 HDX RealTime Optimization Pack for Lync
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The Native User Logon Process
Logon &authentication Profile load
GPOprocessing Logon scripts
Drivemappings
Printermapping App launch
Does not start untiluser selects app
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Instant App AccessA simple, two pronged approach
How it works: When user logs into Receiver, starts a
XenApp session with dummy app Session remains until time expires or load
too high User selected app immediately starts in
same session
Why it is good: Eliminates more than 90% logon time No long logon duration complaints User experiences instantaneous app
launches
Application Prelaunch
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Instant App AccessA simple, two pronged approach
How it works: When user closes last app in a session, the
session remains active Session remains until time expires or load
too high
Why it is good: Users often close an app before starting
another app Eliminates constant log off/on scenarios Provides a more desktop-like experience
Application Lingering
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The XenApp 7.6 User Logon Process
Logon &authentication Profile load
GPOprocessing Logon scripts
Drivemappings
Printermapping App launch
Auto-starts whenReceiver starts
Pause until userselects app
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Generic USB redirection for XenAppNew for XenApp 7.6!
USB redirection for XenApp (RDS) and UBS 3.0
Single hop, full published desktops
Will enable 3DConnexion Space Mouse on XenApp
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Virtual IP Loopback
How it works: XenApp server allocates unique IP address
to each session Entire session or specific apps
Why it is good: Better app compatibility Improved network monitoring Granular policy
Virtual IP
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Key Highlights of StoreFront 2.6Enriching the XenApp and XenDesktop user experience
Increased Usability Improved Receiver for HTML5 (apps & desktops) Receiver for Web access on mobile browsers My Apps folder Simplified configuration FQDN
Extended Functionality & Security XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6 updates Advanced RSA Adaptive Authentication Extensible authentication SDK Smart Card authentication options Kerberos constrained delegation for XenApp 6.5
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HTML5 Receiver & Receiver for Chrome
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Anonymous AccessFast, secure access to healthcare apps
Healthcare professionals need fast,instant access to healthcare apps
No user logon process
Two-step admin configuration
Unauthenticated (anonymous) andauthenticated apps, together
Troubleshoot issues with Director
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Unauthenticated (Anonymous) Access
Delivery Group Store
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HDX RealTime: Complementary approaches
Generic: Media-over-ICA Optimized: Peer-to-peer
User Interface
Business Logic
Media Engine
unmodifiedsoftphone
architecture
User Interface
Business Logic
Media Engine
user device
server
modified softphonearchitecture
virtual channel
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Software Component Version NumberCitrix ServersXenDesktop (Win 7, 8.1) 5.6, 7.x Enterprise, PlatinumXenApp (Win Server 2008 R2, 2012 [R2]) 6.5, 7.x Enterprise, PlatinumVDI-in-a-Box 5.2 and aboveUser DevicesWindows 7, 8.1, Thin PC, XPe, WES7Linux Ubuntu, Fedora Red Hat, SUSE, CentOSMac 10.9, 10.10Microsoft LyncLync client Lync 2010 (32-bit)Backend Lync infrastructure (Front-EndServer, Edge Server, A-V ConferencingServer, etc.)
Lync Server 2010, Lync Server 2013
Optimization Pack Compatibility Matrix Skyfall
Citrix CONFIDENTIAL The development, release and timing of any features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion andare subject to change without notice or consultation. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment, promise or legalobligation to deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions or incorporated into any contract.
Improved Security
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Improved SecurityWorldwide recognition as the industry standard for app security
FIPS 140-2Compliant
&Common Criteria
evaluation
XenApp &XenDeskotp has
achieved CommonCriteria evaluation
milestone, first & onlyin industry
XenApp &XenDesktop are FIPScompliant, simplifying
highly regulatedcompliance
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Two-WayClipboard
One-Way(Client-to-Server)
Clipboard
One-Way(Server-to-Client)
Clipboard
No Clipboard
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Clipboard Control
Clipboard Restriction Policy Clipboard Content Policy
Simplified Management
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Background on IOPSThe good and the bad
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Good and Bad IOPS
Random Access
Sequential Access
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The XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6 Approach to IOPS
As RAM consumed, sequence and write larger blocks to disk
Place small, random writes in RAM
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Windows 2012R2 Windows 7
IOPS
Native Disk PVS (Disk Cache) PVS (RAM Cache)
XenDesktopeliminates over 90%of the IOPS withoutany extra storagehardware.(RAM Cache withOverflow on DiskCache)
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Connection LeasingA safety net for your users
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Pre-XenApp 7.6Normal operations 1. User authenticates to
StoreFront
2. StoreFront forwardscredentials
3. Controller authenticatesuser and enumeratesresources via the DB
4. Receiver receivesresponse and startssession
Site DB
1 2
3
4
StoreFront
Delivery Controller
User
XenApp
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Pre-XenApp 7.6Database outage 1. User authenticates to
StoreFront
2. StoreFront forwardscredentials
3. Controller authenticatesuser and fails toenumerate resources asDB is offline
4. User cannot startsession
Site DB
1 2
3
StoreFront
Delivery Controller
User
XenApp
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XenApp 7.6Normal Operations
1. User authenticates toStoreFront
2. StoreFront forwardscredentials
3. Controller authenticatesuser and enumeratesresources via the DB
4. Receiver receivesresponse and startssession
5. Controller logs resourceaccess in local XML file
Site DB
1 2
3
4
StoreFront
Delivery Controller
User
XenApp
XML File5
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XenApp 7.6Database outage
1. User authenticates toStoreFront
2. StoreFront forwardscredentials
3. Controller authenticatesuser and fails toenumerate resources asDB is offline
4. Controller accesseslocal XML file andenumerates resources
5. Receiver receivesresponse and startssession
Site DB
1 2
3
StoreFront
Delivery Controller
User
XenApp
XML File4
5
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The image management challenge
Multiple images
App compatibility with other apps
App dependencies
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AppDNA 7.6 simplifies App Migration for Windows EOL
Whats NewDependency MappingInteroperability TestingBuild AssessmentWorxWeb Compatibility Analysis
A robust tool integrated into XenApp and XenDesktop Platinum
Free AppDNA Training Coursehttp://training.citrix.com/mod/ctxcatalog/course.php?id=857
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The right alerts, reports and tools for Support
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Application Usage Reporting
Licensing Alerts
Hotfix Inventory
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Simplifying App Management and Monitoring
Deploy software to XenApp & XenDesktop
Create published apps using Conf Manager
Operational enhancements like user logoff
Support Citrix provisioning (PVS and MCS)
Unified policy control for published app, MSIand App-V
App Folders Citrix Connector
Enhancements to Citrix Studio and System Center integration
HP Moonshot for XenDesktopand XenApp
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Simplify application and desktop deliveryHP Moonshot with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
1 HP ConvergedSystem 100 with Citrix XenDesktop
4 Xeon cores,integrated GPU,10Gb networking
HP ProLiant m7104 PCs percartridge withintegrated GPU
HP ProLiant m700
Scale efficiently to deliver a range of applications - fromproductivity to audio/video to graphics
Predictable desktop performance from dedicated server toend user with up to 6x faster graphics frames per second1
Delivering a broad range of hosted applications Delivering hosted desktops
One common platform
Application Delivery Hosted Desktop Infrastructure1
Gain control & reduce complexity Accelerate business innovationFewer components to manage with
significantly less cablingHost more apps and desktops in the data
center
Realize breakthrough economicsReduce OpEx with fixed cost per user andCapEx with no virtualization layer or SAN
XenApp / XenDesktop FeatureMatrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 Feature Matrix
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XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix
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