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2 © 2016 Citrix | Confidential
Master Class Agenda
• Introduction
• RecentupdatestoCitrixLifecycleManagement&IntroductiontoSmartCheck
• Blake Connell (Product Marketing – Citrix) & Matthew Varghese (Product Management – Citrix)
• XenServer Update• Marc Trouard-Riolle (Product Marketing – XenServer, Citrix)
• Nutanix Overview, Details of XenServer Support & Demo• Steven Duckaert (Product Management – Nutanix)
• Summary and Q&A
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Session Summary
– The benefits of Citrix Smart Check for application & desktop environments
– XenServer is the leading hypervisor for Citrix application & desktop virtualization
– Nutanix’s announcement of support for Citrix XenServer
Citrix Products discussed– Citrix XenServer– Citrix Lifecycle Management– Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop
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• Nutanix announced technical preview support of Citrix XenServer
• Driving down the cost of VDI and secure app delivery
• Eliminates the vTax for customers
• XenServer hypervisor allows Citrix to innovate for XenApp/XenDesktop
&
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Smart
Check
Blueprints
Upgrades
Migrate
Lifecycle Management
Coming
Soon
Coming
Soon
Smart
Scale
New
• Simplify day-to-day operations
• Use-case specific micro-services
• For on-premises and public cloud
• Delivered through Citrix Cloud
ImproveCitrix-stackefficiencyon-premisesandintheCloud
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Customer Problems:
• Using a public cloud but infrastructure costs are still through the roof
• No insights into capacity utilization
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Smart Scale
Load based scaling of XenApp workloads in a public cloud, instantly
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SmartScaleproactivecostmanagementforpublicclouds
Cost efficiency
• Auto-optimizeinfrastructure costs
• ~105K/year savings for 1000 user deployment
Flexible Scaling
• Load-based or time-based (off-peak, peak, weekend, etc.) scheduling
Track Dynamically
• Cost savings• Load and
Infrastructure utilization
Available for
• Azure• AWS• vSphere• XenServer• Hyper-V
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Customer Problems:
• Migration from XenApp 6.x to latest version takes too much effort
• On VDI-in-a-box or VMWare, but want to migrate to XenDesktop
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Migration Service
Simplifies application and policy migration to latest XenApp
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• Migrates the selected apps & policies automatically from XenApp 6.x, Horizon, or VDI-in-a-box to a 7.6 environment
• Migrate the apps & policies all at once or in batches
VDI-in-a-box
XenApp6.x
MigrationServicetomovecustomerstothelatestversionofXenApp
MigrationService
XenApp/XenDesktop
7.x
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Customer Problems:
• Unaware of problems in Citrix environments until after end-users are disrupted
• Long time to debug
• Unclear on how to fix
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Smart Check
Proactive diagnosis and repair of issues in your Citrix environments
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Smart Check
Proactive Checks
• Comprehensive checks of Citrix component health
• Hotfix / patch components
Specific to Customer
• Recommendations specific to customer environments
• Automatically apply Updates & fix issues found
Flexible Control
• Schedule or on-demand
• Rollback in case of failures
Notifications & reports
• Receive notifications
• View status report
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What is Smart Check?
• Cloud-based service to check health of Citrix environments (on-prem and cloud)
• Another key component of Citrix Lifecycle Management
• V1 goes live at Summit 2017 with support for XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x – Delivery Controller– Delivery Group– Machine Catalog
• Other components (Store Front, PVS, etc.) supported later
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What is Smart Check?Cloud-based service to check health of Citrix environments starting with XenApp and XenDesktop
• Schedule and run checks
• Get notified of results
• View issues with cause, impact and recommended fixes
• Automate or manually fixing issues before end user is impacted
Mock-up,notfinallook-and-feel
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Why Smart Check?
• Over 200 checks picked and curated by Citrix experts
• Comprehensive health check of all FMA services and Delivery Groups
• Checks missing hotfixes and automates update
• Leverages Citrix Insight Services, Call Home and supportability tools for deeper diagnostics
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What the Checks Reveal
• Health of all FMA services
• Health Check of all Delivery Groups– Separate alerts for VDI and RDS Delivery Groups– Total unregistered VDAs– Total In-Maintenance VDAs– Total Overloaded VDAs– Total VDAs
• List of missing hotfixes per Delivery Controller and Machine Catalog
• Triggers Call Home when critical checks fail
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PollQuestions
1. Have you explored the free trial of Citrix Lifecycle Management (performed any of these actions: logged-on to the service, deployed a blueprint, examined any of the other components)?
a. Yesb. No
2. Would Smart Check be something you would consider using in your environment?a. Yesb. No
3. Are you interested in a follow-up phone conversation with the Smart Check team?a. Yesb. No
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Resources
• Free Trial: http://lifecycle.cloud.com
• Documentation: http://manage-docs.citrix.com/home
• Product Website: http://www.citrix.com/products/citrix-lifecycle-management
• YouTube: Citrix channel https://www.youtube.com/user/CitrixTV– Playlists– “Citrix Cloud” - Smart Scale for XenApp… and Update Service for XenApp...– “Citrix Synergy 2016 Las Vegas” – SYN248
@LifecycleManage
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QUICKPOLLSelect the most appropriate option
What is your businesses’ stance on adopting hyper-converged infrastructure?
☐ We already deploy Nutanix HCI
☐ We already deploy HCI from another vendor
☐ We are planning to adopt hyper-converged within 6-12 months
☐ We are considering HCI adoption at the next h/w refresh cycle
☐ We have no existing plans for HCI
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•Core to the Citrix stack
•Leading Hypervisor TCO for Citrix workloads
•Leads in graphics virtualisation
•At the cutting edge of security
•A leader in hypervisor container support
•Powers the world’s largest public clouds
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Expanding Enhanced Graphics Leadership
Tighter Microsoft Integration
Simple, Automated Support
Revolutionizing Security
XenServer 7.0
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2X 56% 50%
Apps that require graphics since 2011
Enterprise users access aGraphics accelerated app
Enterprises with Win10Deployments by January 2017
Modern Apps Use GPU More Than Ever
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XenServer 7.0 Enhanced GraphicsWhen XenApp & XenDesktop end user experience matters, XenServer is the platform
• Intel GPU virtualisation: on-CPU embedded GPU virtualization • ideal for XenApp and scale-out XenDesktop workloads
• 3-D Linux desktops: NVIDIA vGPU for Linux• SuSe and Red Hat desktops use graphics acceleration CPU
instructions
• NVIDIA GRID vGPU: Scalability increases to 128 vGPU sessions/host
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• Intel’s GPU virtualisation technology
•No additional graphics card needed
•Leverages Intel’s on-chipset Iris pro graphics• Broadwell and Skylake processors with C226 chipset
•Uses standard Iris Pro Graphics drivers
•Each CPU can support up to seven virtual GPUs
•Developed by Intel on Xen
IntelGVT-gGraphicsVirtualization
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XenServerEnhanced Graphics
• Improves end-user experience
•Opens up VDI to new use cases (applications)
•Can improve VDI scalability
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XenServer 7.0’s Tighter Microsoft SupportSubstantial New Windows Features
• Windows VM Driver Updates: Automatic XenServer Tools now delivered via Microsoft Windows Update; no manual updates to each VM
• SMB storage: every XD environment has Windows shares. Now supported for VM primary storage
• Containers: run and manage Windows Server and Linux Docker containers on XenServer
• Management: Microsoft System Center Integration Pack
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XenServerHost
VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM
VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM
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VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM
VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM
VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM
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aDrivers
aLight agent
r Full agent
aDrivers
aLight agent
aFull agent
Fornew VMs…
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IODrivers
• Nowbuiltwith8.xWHQLDriverPackages
– 8.xfromxen Project
– 7.xwerexenserver.org(usedinXS6.5&XS6.2)
– 6.xwereclosedsource
• WhataretheIODrivers
– XenBus (8.1.0.63)
– XenIface (8.1.0.26)
– XenVif (8.1.0.62)
– XenNet*(8.1.0.42)
– XenVbd*(8.1.0.130)
*Requirereboot
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Existing ApproachesCurrent generation anti-virus protection for operating systems
• Come in various guises:• Full agent
Privileged
Unprivileged
OperatingSystem
DeviceDrivers
Security
Filter Kernel
Full
Agent
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Existing ApproachesCurrent generation anti-virus protection for operating systems
• Come in various guises:• Full agent• Lite agent
Privileged
Unprivileged
OperatingSystem
DeviceDrivers
Security
Filter Kernel
Liteagent
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Existing ApproachesCurrent generation anti-virus protection for operating systems
• Come in various guises:• Full agent• Lite agent• Agentless
Privileged
Unprivileged
OperatingSystem
DeviceDrivers
Security
Filter Kernel
Agentless
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Existing ApproachesCurrent generation anti-virus protection for operating systems
• Come in various guises:• Full agent• Lite agent• Agentless
• Approaches are basically the same• Designed to combat common malware
• Can’t stop advanced malware exploits• zero-day vulnerabilities• kernel bugs• root kits
Privileged
Unprivileged
OperatingSystem
DeviceDrivers
Security
Filter Kernel
Security
Agent
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XenServerDirect Inspect
APIsUnlocking a revolutionary approach to advanced threat protection
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XenServer 7.0 Direct Inspect APIs
• Hypervisor integrated APIs moves intelligence from guest to host
• Completely agentless solution for guest memory protection
• Better than physical security with lower complexity
• Protects against zero-day attacks
• Only available on XenServer
Changingtheparadigmofvirtualizationsecurity
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About Nutanix
3750+ customers
Over 90 countries
6 continents
Make datacenter infrastructure invisible, elevating IT to focus on applications and services
Founded in 2009
3 years: NPS +90
NASDAQ Listed: NTNX
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The Enterprise Cloud Experience
3
Public(Rent)
Private(Own)
ControlFrictionlessPay-As-You-Grow
Continuous Innovation
One-click Simplicity
Rapid Time to Market
Tailored SLAs for Every App
Balance Owning and Renting
Data Integrity and Compliance
Choice and Freedom from Lock-in
Enterprise Cloud Operating System
=
Home Improvement Retail
TradingCompanies
Aerospace &Defense
Consumer Financial Services
Hotels & Motels
4Above companies are listed as #1 in their respective categories based on Forbes 2016 Global 2000 List
Auto & Truck Manufacturers
Diversified Insurance
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Beverages
DrugRetail
Oil Services & Equipment
Broadcasting & Cable
Environmental & Waste
Property & Casualty Insurance
Business Products & Supplies
Furniture &Fixtures
Recreational Products
Computer & Electronics Retail
Rental &Leasing
Restaurants Telecommunications Services
Tobacco
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Our Software Provides Maximum Choice and Flexibility
Web-scalePlatform
* Under development.
Acropolis
PrismOne-click Automation Predictive Operations Personalized Experience
High Performance Storage Services for All Applications (Virtualized or Bare metal)
Intelligent Application Placement and Migration
Distributed Storage Fabric
App Mobility Fabric
5
XenServer*ESXi Hyper-V AHV Containers PublicCloud
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Distributed Storage Fabric
Node 1 Node 2 Node N
CVM CVM CVM
Data locality with all storage accessible as a single pool
Hypervisor
X86
Distributed Storage Fabric
3Data Protection and DR 3Resilience 3High Performance and Capacity Optimization
3Security
Hypervisor
X86
Hypervisor
X86
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Seamless Application and Data Mobility
9 Sizer 9 One-click Hypervisor Conversion 9 Cross-Hypervisor DR
9 Foundation 9 Backup to Public Cloud 9 Cross-Hypervisor Backup
App Mobility Fabric
VM VM VM CVM VM VM VM CVM
ESXi
VM VM VM CVM
ESXi
Node 1 Node 2 Node N
Distributed Storage Fabric
X86 X86 X86
ESXiESXiESXi ESXiESXi
AHV AHV AHV
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Hyper-VPrism
Deduplication
Innovating at the Speed of the Cloud
vSphere SupportScale-out storage
KVM Support
Multi-cluster Management
Backup to AWSBuilt-in Virtualization
VM High AvailabilityBackup to AzureVM Flash ModeErasure Coding
4x Faster PerformanceIntegrated File Services
AMF Hypervisor ConversionPrism Pro with X-Fit
Product Launch
2.53.0
3.54.0
4.14.5
4.6Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform:Major New Features
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
VM-centric Backup + DRNon-disruptive Upgrades
Compression
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2015 2016
4x Faster PerformanceIntegrated File Services
AMF Hypervisor ConversionPrism Pro with X-Fit
VM High AvailabilityBackup to AzureVM Flash ModeErasure Coding
2016 Releases
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36%
47%
0%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
0 days
4.6 Release Adoption
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35%
45%
3%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
7 days
4.6 Release Adoption
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4.6 Release Adoption
11%5%
34%
44%
6%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
14 days
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4.6 Release Adoption
10%5%
33%
39%
13%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
22 days
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4.6 Release Adoption
10%5%
29%33%
22%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
38 days
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4.6 Release Adoption
9% 4%
26%31% 30%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
55 days
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9% 4%
23%26%
38%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
77 days
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9% 4%
22%25%
40%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
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4.6 Release Adoption
8% 4%
22% 24%
42%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
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4.6 Release Adoption
8% 4%
21%24%
43%
3.x 4.0.x 4.1.x 4.5.x 4.6.x
100 days
43%adoption
in 100days
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AOS
Storage Controller
Full Stack
Automated
Non Disruptive
Hypervisor
Disks
BIOS BMC
FoundationNCC
One Click Upgrades
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Current Nutanix & Citrix Integrations
21
InstantON VDI
Citrix Validated Solution
AHV and Citrix MCS
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Introducing Nutanix InstantON VDI for Citrix
Full Nutanix & Citrix at $415/user
Scale from 300 to 1000s of users
Deploy and configure in 4 hours
AHV makes virtualization invisible
Fully validated MCS Integration
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+
Bringing power of web-scale design to Citrix XenServer customers
Tech Preview
Citrix XenServer + Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platfrom
5.0
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Citrix XenServer & Nutanix Enterprise Cloud
• Faster Upfront Deployment• 1-Click Goodness• Linear Scaling of Users without
Performance Bottlenecks• Lower Costs & Operational Overhead
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Adding the Nutanix cluster to XenCenter
• Start a XenCenter session on your workstation.
• On the XenCenter home page, click Add New Server.
• In the Add New Server dialog box, in the Server text box, type the Controller VM IP address of any one of the nodes in the cluster.
• In the User Name and Password text boxes, type the XenServer administrator credentials (user name as root and the password you specified in the configuration file), and then click Add.
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Resources
• http://www.nutanix.com/2016/10/11/putting-focus-end-users-citrix-xenserver-nutanix-enterprise-cloud-platform/
• https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2015/08/12/citrix-and-nutanix-managing-the-cost-and-complexity-of-app-desktop-deployments/
• https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/05/24/xenserver-7-whats-new/
• Register for the Technical Preview: https://podio.com/webforms/16937224/1138809
• Steven Duckaert, [email protected], @d_steven
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Session Summary
– The benefits of Citrix Smart Check for application & desktop environments
– XenServer is the leading hypervisor for Citrix application & desktop virtualization
– Nutanix’s announcement of support for Citrix XenServer
Citrix Products discussed– Citrix XenServer– Citrix Lifecycle Management– Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop
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QUICKPOLLSelect the most appropriate option
What key product aspects would influence you to adopt XenServer for your needs?
☐ Enhanced graphics with NVIDIA GRID vGPU
☐ Enhanced graphics with Intel GVT-g
☐ Automated Microsoft Windows VM driver management
☐ XenServer Direct Inspect APIs with Bitdefender HVI
☐ Integrated XenServer licensing within XenApp/XenDesktop
☐ Other
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• Are you interested in testing a XenServer Technical Preview?
• XenServer PVS Integration: https://podio.com/webforms/17075439/1147979
• Nutanix support of XenServer: https://podio.com/webforms/16937224/1138809
XenServer Technical Previews
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XenServer Resources
• To learn more about what’s new with XenServer, visit http://www.citrix.com/products/xenserver/whats-new.html
• Questions about XenServer: contact Citrix technical support at http://www.citrix.com/support/open-a-support-case.html
• Blog:DeliveringEnrichedUserExperience&ManagementSimplicitywithCitrixXenServer andNutanix HCIbyMarcTrouard-Riolle https://www.citrix.com/blogs/?p=174226861
• Blog: Nutanix SupportsCitrixXenServer toDeliveraSuperiorVDIExperiencebyCalvinHsuhttps://www.citrix.com/blogs/?p=174226871
• Master Class recording: In a follow-up email
@citrix and@xenserver
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Official XenServer Education• Learn from the source: Developed by Citrix
Architects & Consulting best practices• Understand the platform capabilities and features such
as XenMotion, vGPU & WLB• Learn how and why to deploy & use features
Want to know more? http://bit.ly/knowxenserver
Citrix Education