Recently I wrote a couple of articles that will help you get started with using MCS to deploy virtual desktops within your XenDesktop environment. These write-ups can be found here: MCS Deployment Part 1 and MCS Deployment Part 2. Once an image is built; in time, it is likely that your users will require an […]
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How to Deploy a XenDesktop 7.5 Virtual Machine Using MCS: Part 2
In Part 1 we took a look at how to create a snapshot with VMWare, then use Citrix XenDesktop 7.5 and MCS to create a virtual machine template. In this second part we will look how to present this new machine to a user or group to users. This is done by creating a Delivery Group […]
How to Deploy a XenDesktop 7.5 Virtual Machine Using MCS: Part 1
Despite what was once believed, MCS is a scalable and realistic option for XenDesktop VDI deployments. This document will show you how to deploy a XenDesktop 7.5 virtual machine using VMware and Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS). This documentation also assumes that the published desktop will be a non-persistent desktop. First, create what you would […]
XenApp 7.5: What Happened to My Server Roles?
With the sunset of XenApp 4.5 many Citrix customers have moved to Citrix 6.0 or 6.5, but ready or not we are already facing the decision on whether or not move to the latest 7.5 version. There have been some nice write-ups about some of the new features we gain by moving to the latest […]
Are Citrix XenApp Hosted Desktops the Right VDI Option for You?
If you use Citrix XenApp to deliver virtualized applications to your users, it is possible to deliver locked down published desktops to your users through the same technology. This method allows your users the flexibility that that they need for their virtual desktop without the huge costs tied to a formal VDI solution. This article […]
Citrix Profile Manager for XenDesktop VDI and XenApp Published Applications
Many organizations rely on Citrix technologies for their virtualization needs. This can be done through Citrix published applications or XenDesktop Virtual Desktops. In either case you will likely want to store that profile related and user specific information somewhere. There are a couple of options that you can consider: Microsoft Terminal Services Profles or Citrix […]