Citrix XenDesktop Implementation

A Practical Guide for IT Professionals

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.

Finally, a book to guide you through the tasks of implementing XenDesktop for your company. Citrix XenDesktop Implementation is aimed to specifically address how to implement a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution using Citrix XenDesktop. Experience with Citrix XenApp technologies is certainly beneficial, but not required. Aspects covered by this book include; Profile Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Disk Virtualization, Hypervisor integration, and lastly the Virtual Desktop Broker. Each chapter includes a Step-by-Step section, which gives you the ability to rapidly learn the skills required to implement a Citrix XenDesktop VDI solution. You will benefit from having all the information drawn together in a single, easy-to-follow instructional manual.

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Paperback, 484 Pages

Published: September 2010

Imprint: Syngress

ISBN: 978-1-59749-582-0

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"Gareth James does an amazing job diving deep in to what you truly need to know in order to successfully implement and deploy Citrix XenDesktop. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking into and/or deploying XenDesktop. 5 Stars!"
- Douglas A. Brown, CEO and Founder DABCC, Inc., Microsoft MVP Windows Server, Citrix Technology Professional

Chapter 1 Introduction
Desktop Virtualization
Components of a Citrix VDI Solution
The Project Based Approach
Chapter 2 Installation of the Broker - Desktop Delivery Controller
How the Desktop Delivery Controller Works
DDC Installation
Chapter 3 Configuring the Desktop Delivery Controller
Basic Configuration Settings
Checkpoint 1 - Connectivity demonstration
Chapter 4 Installing the Virtual Desktop
Virtual Desktop Recommendations
Citrix XenServer
Microsoft Hyper-V
VMware vSphere
Blade Hardware
Chapter 5 Desktop Delivery Controller - Advanced Configuration Settings
Delivery Services Console
Web Interface Configuration for the Integrated Web Site
Checkpoint 2 - Connectivity to a Virtual desktop
XenDesktop Policies and Printing
Chapter 6 Installation of the Citrix Provisioning Server
Prerequisites
Recommendations
DHCP Configuration
Installation of Provisioning Server - Step by Step
Chapter 7 Fundamental Configuration of the Citrix Provisioning Server
The vDisk Store
The vDisk
Create a Base Target Device
Checkpoint 3 - Booting two VMs from a vDisk
Chapter 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
Adding a Disk for Write Cache
Chapter 9 Using the Setup Wizard to Create Multiple Desktops
Prerequisites
Create a Template Virtual Machine
XenDesktop Setup Tool Installation
Checkpoint 4 Using the XenDesktop Setup Tool - Demonstration
Chapter 10 Configure Citrix XenApp for Application Provisioning
Install XenApp for virtual
Install Web Interface
Configure XenApp Server
Hosted Applications - Regular
Hosted Applications - Streamed to Server
Streamed to End Point Applications
Install VM Hosted Applications
Microsoft App-V Applications
Chapter 11 Integrating Virtual Applications into the Virtual Desktop
Configure the XenApp Client
Pre-Cache XenApp Streamed Applications
Pre-Cache App-V Applications
Checkpoint 5 Updating packages in the base vDisk
Chapter 12 Implementing Virtual Profiles into the Virtual Desktop
What is a Profile?
Chapter 13 Advanced XenDesktop Client Settings -Audio and Video and Peripherals
Citrix Client Side Configuration
Appendix A
POC Pre-requisite Checklist
XenApp 6 for Windows 2008 R2
VMware SDK Integration
Citrix XenServer
Downloading Citrix Software
Installing Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager - SCVMM Step - by - Step
Microsoft Licensing
Using Snapshots

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