In a previous post, we looked at why and how we would want to setup a Citrix Delivery Controller. Once your delivery controllers are in place for your XenDesktop deployment, your Citrix site will require at least one Machine Catalog. A machine catalog becomes a group of servers or workstations that share a similar subset […]
Scalable Converged Infrastructure Options for Any Organization
Over the past few years Atlantis has been working tirelessly to take the concept of flash technology within a converged infrastructure platform and turn it into something scalable, flexible, with excellent performance for their customers. Additionally this is a company that listens to its customers and has delivered a platform that is flexible, allowing you […]
XenDesktop 7.6 Architectural Considerations from the Trenches
by Theresa Miller Interested in taking advantage of some of the new technical advantages of XenDesktop 7.6? Not sure what these advantages might be, then here is a link to an article that covers that topic. After understanding the benefits, is your team ready to start thinking about what it means to design your XenDesktop […]
Can Microsoft Outlook Perform well in Cloud-based VDI?
by Theresa Miller So I read an article recently that indicated Outlook performance was less than desirable in cloud-based VDI for an unidentified organization. Being a huge fan of VDI and Microsoft Exchange it appeared this might be a great topic to weigh in on. There is not a one size fits all answer to […]
Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) Award!
by Theresa Miller This morning the 2015 Citrix Technology Professionals (CTPs) were announced. I am honored to share that I was selected to be part of this amazing group of talented Citrix professionals. http://blogs.citrix.com/2015/02/10/welcome-citrix-technology-professional-ctp-class-of-2015/ At this point in my career, I have been in IT for 19 years. When I look back I almost chose […]
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 […]