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Citrix XenDesktop Implementation
A Practical Guide for IT Professionals
1st Edition - September 27, 2010
Author: Gareth R. James
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9781597495820
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eBook ISBN:9781597495837
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Citrix XenDesktop Implementation explores the implementation of Citrix XenDesktop, a virtual desktop infrastructure solution. After introducing the desktop virtualization, the bo…Read more
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Citrix XenDesktop Implementation explores the implementation of Citrix XenDesktop, a virtual desktop infrastructure solution. After introducing the desktop virtualization, the book discusses the installation of a desktop delivery controller through advanced XenDesktop Client Settings. This book briefly discusses the work of desktop delivery controller mechanisms followed by its installation process, integration process of XenDesktop with Microsoft Active Directory, and the configuration of the desktop delivery controller. It then examines the process of installing the virtual desktop onto the server infrastructure, and it follows the installation and integration onto Xen Server, Hyper-V, and VMware hypervisors. Furthermore, it discusses the advanced configuration settings. The book covers the installation of the Citrix Provisioning Server and its fundamental configuration. It also explores the configuration of Citrix XenApp for Application provisioning, the integration of virtual applications, and the implementation of virtual profiles into the virtual desktop. The book concludes by explaining the advanced XenDesktop client settings on audio, video, and peripherals.
Ideal one-stop handbook for implementing a Citrix XenDesktop virtual desktop solution
Includes all technical details required for you to evaluate how Citrix XenDesktop would integrate into your existing environment
Covers integration with VMware ESX/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V including System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and Citrix XenServer
System Administrators, Systems Engineers, IT Architects, Systems Integrators, Citrix Partners, Desktop and Server teams.
1 Introduction Desktop Virtualization Components of a Citrix VDI Solution The Project-Based Approach
2 Installation of the Broker – Desktop Delivery Controller How the Desktop Delivery Controller Works Prerequisites DDC Installation DDC Installation – Step by Step DDC Installation Recommendations for Large Farms Active Directory Integration AD Integration – Step by Step Summary
3 Configuring the Desktop Delivery Controller Basic Configuration Settings Performing an Initial Discovery – Step by Step Configure the XenDesktop License Server – Step by Step Install the Virtual Desktop Agent on a Test Workstation – Step by Step Virtual Desktop Group Creation – Step by Step Connectivity to a Single Desktop Summary
4 Installing the Virtual Desktop Virtual Desktop Recommendations Memory vCPU Disk Network Active Directory Microsoft License General Performance “Tweaks” Citrix XenServer Installation Integration Microsoft Hyper-V Installation Integration VMware vSphere Installation Integration Blade Hardware Summary
5 Desktop Delivery Controller – Advanced Configuration Settings Delivery Services Console Desktop Delivery Controller – General ICA HDX Basic Advanced Web Interface Configuration for the Integrated Web Site Set the Logon Domain Web Interface Installed on a Separate Web Server Step-by-Step Integrating XenDesktop with Access Gateway XenDesktop Policies and Printing Citrix XenDesktop and Policies Citrix Printer Options Create a Citrix Policy Step-by-Step Citrix XenDesktop Policy Settings Explained Bandwidth Client Devices Microsoft Policy Settings Summary
6 Installation of the Citrix Provisioning Server Prerequisites Recommendations DHCP Configuration Create the PXE Scope Options on a Microsoft DHCP Server – Step by Step Installation of Provisioning Server – Step by Step Summary
7 Fundamental Configuration of the Citrix Provisioning Server The vDisk Store Design Decisions – vDisk and Write Cache Placement Create the Store – Step by Step The vDisk Design Decisions – vDisk Mode – Private or Standard Create vDisk – Step by Step Configure vDisk Settings Create a Base Target Device Finding Your Virtual MAC Address All Hypervisors Assign a vDisk to the Base Target Device Install the Target Device Software – Step by Step Copy the Target Device Hard Drive to the vDisk – Step by Step Remove Locks on the vDisk Mount the vDisk to a Test Virtual Desktop Add the Virtual Desktop to the Desktop Group Mount the vDisk to Two Virtual Desktops Simultaneously Summary
8 Additional Provisioning Server Configuration Settings Provisioning Server Configuration Programs Configure Server Settings Active Directory Configure Site Settings Using the Provisioning Services Boot Device Manager – Step by Step DHCP NO DHCP Adding a Disk for Write Cache Attaching a Disk Summary
9 Using the Setup Wizard to Create Multiple Desktops Prerequisites Create a Template Virtual Machine XenServer SCVMM VMware Xendesktop Setup Tool Installation Summary
10 Configure Citrix XenApp for Application Provisioning Install Xenapp for Virtual Applications Design Decisions for Application Provisioning to Virtual Desktops Prerequisites Windows 2003 Prerequisites Windows 2008 Install XenApp Step by Step Install Web Interface Configure Web Interface for Provisioning Applications to Virtual Desktops Configure Xenapp Server Hosted Applications – Regular Installed Publish a Hosted Application – Step by Step Hosted Applications – Streamed to Server Publish a Streamed to Server Application Streamed to End Point Applications Install the Application Streaming Profiler Profile a Streamed Application – Step by Step Publish a Streamed Application Install VM-hosted Applications Create the VM-hosted Application Virtual Machines – Step by Step Microsoft App-V Applications Summary
11 Integrating Virtual Applications into the Virtual Desktop Configure the XenApp Client Installing the Receiver and the Online Plug-in Installing the Offline Plug-in Precache XenApp-streamed Applications Precache App-V Applications Summary
12 Implementing Virtual Profiles into the Virtual Desktop What is a Profile? Installation of Virtual Profiles Configuration of Virtual Profiles Summary
13 Advanced XenDesktop Client Settings – Audio and Video and Peripherals Citrix Client-side Configuration HDX Media Stream – Streaming Content HDX Plug and Play – USB Redirection HDX Real-time Bidirectional Audio and Video HDX 3D HDX Broadcast and HDX Intellicache Installing the HDX Experience Monitor Summary
Appendix POC Prerequisite Checklist Networking Active Directory Requirements Hardware Software Hypervisor Storage XenApp 6 for Windows 2008 R2 VMware SDK Integration Changing the SDK Requirements to HTTP Connecting Using HTTPS Citrix XenServer Downloading Citrix Software Your Organization has Bought the Software You Are Evaluating the Software Obtaining the License File Installing Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager – SCVMM – Step by Step Microsoft Licensing Virtual Servers Virtual Desktops VDI Suites Using Snapshots XenServer SCVMM VMware Index
No. of pages: 484
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: September 27, 2010
Imprint: Syngress
Paperback ISBN: 9781597495820
eBook ISBN: 9781597495837
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Gareth R. James
Gareth Robert James (CCIA, CCEA, MCSE:Security, MCT, VMware VCP, Checkpoint CCSE, RSA CSE, Security+) is an IT consultant focusing on virtualization architecture. He has worked as Citrix Consultant for Citrix Gold and Platinum Partners. He has focused on supporting Microsoft architecture and security, including PKI and firewalls. He has also worked as a Microsoft and Citrix trainer. Gareth holds an honors degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Natal-Durban.
Affiliations and expertise
Citrix Consultant for Citrix Gold and Platinum Partners. Microsoft and Citrix trainer.
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