Citrix XenApp 6.5 Expert Cookbook
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Free ChapterRemote Desktop Services
- Remote Desktop Services
- Introduction
- Scripting a command-line installation of the RD License Server
- Configuring the RD License Server
- Scripting a command-line installation of the RD Session Host
- Configuring the RD Session Host
- Configuring RDS settings with Microsoft Group Policies
- Revoking RDS Device CALs with the RD License Manager
- Creating RDS Per User CALs Reports
- Using the Licensing Diagnosis snap-in for RD Session Hosts
- Troubleshooting RD License Server discovery
- Troubleshooting RD License Issuance
- Rebuilding the RD License Database
- Recovering your RDS CALs to a new RD License Server
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Citrix License Server
- Citrix License Server
- Introduction
- Scripting a command-line installation and configuration of the Citrix License Server
- Installing the license files on your Citrix License Server manually
- Configuring console user accounts for the management console
- Monitoring the Citrix license usage on the Dashboard
- Changing port numbers on the Citrix License Server
- Clustering the Citrix License Server with Microsoft Clustering
- Finding your Citrix License Server version
- Recovering your password when locked out of the Licensing Administration Console
- Using LSQuery, a License Server Data Collection Tool
- Resetting the license count
- Troubleshooting tools for the Citrix License Server
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Citrix Web Interface
- Citrix Web Interface
- Introduction
- Scripting a command-line installation of the Citrix Web Interface
- Creating a Citrix Web Interface XenApp website
- Customizing the Citrix Web Interface's look
- Creating a Citrix Web Interface XenApp Services Site
- Configuring site settings with webinterface.conf
- Building your own language pack
- Load balancing your Citrix Web Interface with Microsoft NLB
- Speeding up the Web Interface's first logon time
- Fixing pass-through authentication
- Troubleshooting application launch errors
- Configuring application launch settings
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Citrix StoreFront
- Citrix StoreFront
- Introduction
- Scripting a command-line installation of Citrix StoreFront
- Configuring a StoreFront Store
- Configuring StoreFront Receiver for the Web
- Configuring Remote Access for a Store
- Configuring StoreFront for mobile devices
- Configuring StoreFront Receiver for the Web using configuration files
- Managing application behavior by adding keywords
- Changing the Server Base URL
- Troubleshooting StoreFront Errors
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The NetScaler Gateway
- The NetScaler Gateway
- Introduction
- Licensing the Citrix NetScaler Gateway Enterprise Edition
- Configuring the Citrix Web Interface with a NetScaler Gateway authentication point
- Configuring the NetScaler Gateway for the Citrix Web Interface
- Configuring the NetScaler Gateway for Citrix StoreFront (CSF)
- Changing the NetScaler Gateway's logon page theme
- Using VLANs on the NetScaler Gateway
- Checking the NetScaler Gateway's performance statistics
- Recovering the password for the NetScaler Gateway
- Saving, restoring, and comparing the NetScaler Gateway configurations
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XenApp Management
- XenApp Management
- Introduction
- Scripting a command-line installation and configuration of the Citrix XenApp server
- Creating custom administrative roles for delegated management
- Sending a message to one or more logged on XenApp users
- Creating a custom Load Evaluator
- Using Worker Groups to cluster XenApp servers and configurations
- Configuring the ICA Listener
- Configuring the HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
- Configuring advanced printing settings
- Working with print drivers on Citrix XenApp
- Logging administrative changes to a XenApp Farm
- Enabling the Windows 7 look and feel desktop theme
- Implementing the Citrix XenApp Mobility Pack
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XenApp Maintenance and Monitoring
- XenApp Maintenance and Monitoring
- Introduction
- Monitoring live session information with AppCenter
- Installing hotfixes and rollup packages
- Validating the integrity of the XenApp Farm Data Store database
- Maintaining the XenApp Farm Data Store
- Preparing for XenApp imaging and provisioning
- Monitoring XenApp with Performance Monitor
- Monitoring XenApp server status with EdgeSight
- Monitoring XenApp with Health Monitoring and Recovery
- Managing XenApp resource allocation
- Configuring XenApp reboot schedules for maintenance
- Monitoring user sessions with Desktop Director for XenApp 6.5
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XenApp Policies
- XenApp Policies
- Introduction
- Creating a XenApp Computer or User policy
- Adding filters to a policy
- Comparing XenApp policies and templates
- Simulating connection scenarios with Citrix policies
- Configuring policy priorities and exceptions
- Configuring and maintaining XenApp printing
- Enabling shadowing
- Assigning Load Evaluators to servers and applications
- Enhancing user experience with HDX
- Redirecting the client drives of the user device
- Configuring session pre-launch and lingering options
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XenApp Troubleshooting
- XenApp Troubleshooting
- Introduction
- Starting AppCenter more rapidly
- Troubleshooting the Protocol Driver error message
- Troubleshooting the IMA service
- Troubleshooting pass-through authentication with Web Interface
- Troubleshooting XenApp policies for Worker Groups
- Using HDX Monitor to check user experience
- Getting a full desktop instead of the published application
- Troubleshooting printer drivers on XenApp servers
- Retaining client printer settings in user profile
- Mapping client printers does not work when connecting through Web Interface 5.4
- Troubleshooting client clipboard issues
- Using Citrix Auto Support to troubleshoot a XenApp server
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PowerShell and Command-line Tooling
- PowerShell and Command-line Tooling
- Introduction
- Retrieving the XenApp Farm information with QUERY
- Diagnosing the XenApp load balancing rules with LBDIAG
- Performing data store maintenance with DSMAINT and DSCHECK
- Installing the XenApp 6.5 PowerShell SDK
- Replicating printer drivers with PowerShell
- Creating Citrix policies with PowerShell
- Changing the XenApp product edition with PowerShell
- Creating a basic XenApp inventory report with PowerShell
- Managing Farm administration roles with PowerShell
- Checking the XenApp server load with PowerShell
- Monitoring the Citrix License Server with PowerShell
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XenApp Infrastructure Best Practices
- XenApp Infrastructure Best Practices
- Introduction
- Administrating XenApp Farms Best Practices
- Implementing XenApp Virtualization best practices
- Implementing Citrix XenApp recommendations
- Optimizing Guide for XenApp 6.5 Computer settings
- Optimizing Guide for XenApp 6.5 User settings
- Printing recommendations for Citrix XenApp
- Configuring Citrix policies Best Practices
- Designing User Profile Best Practices for XenApp
- Configuring Citrix guidelines for antivirus software
- Planning XenApp High Availability
- Migrating from Citrix Web Interface to StoreFront Best Practices
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Citrix Community
- Citrix Community
- Introduction
- The Citrix Community website
- Carl Webster – XenApp 6.5 Farm documentation scripts
- Michel Stevelmans – Farm Nanny
- Dane Young – Citrix Chained Reboot script
- Jason Poyner – XA6.5 Farm Health Check script
- Andrew Morgan – ThinKiosk
- Helge Klein – Delprof2, a User Profile Deletion Tool
- Smart-X – ControlUp Basic Edition
In the age of cybernation, Citrix XenApp has emerged as a prolific application virtualization product. This powerful solution enables users or an enterprise to have centrally hosted and managed applications on corporate servers which can be accessed remotely from a wide range of computer and mobile devices. To deliver shared hosted virtual desktops and applications, XenApp synchronizes with Citrix tools such as NetScaler Gateway that offer secure remote access.
Giving you an insight into configuring, managing, and optimizing the advanced features of Citrix XenApp, this practical guide starts by helping you establish Remote Desktop Services and understanding the Citrix Licensing protocol. You then get a walkthrough of the Citrix Web Interface and then finally move on to successfully manage your XenApp server using PowerShell and command-line tooling.
Citrix XenApp6.5 Expert Cookbook clearly teaches you to work with the XenApp tool to deliver published desktops and applications from a XenApp server to the end user.
Packed with practical recipes, this book starts with helping you understand the basics of Remote Desktop Services and proceeds to explain in detail the usage of Citrix License servers. Furthermore, you will learn to utilize the Citrix web interface, which acts as the central portal where users remotely access their desired applications. Next, you will move on to the key technical implementation of the NetScaler Gateway tool which Citrix uses to provide secured services.
Finally, you will advance to learn about the basic management consoles and tooling, configuration, and troubleshooting methods of XenApp with command-line tools and PowerShell scripts. You will also get a glimpse into the buzzing Citrix community by learning some great additional tools and scripts built by Citrix community enthusiasts.
This guide is an invaluable tutorial to help you to explore and optimize the XenApp tool to virtually deliver desktops and applications.
- Publication date:
- January 2014
- Publisher
- Packt
- Pages
- 420
- ISBN
- 9781849685221