Citrix Links

XenApp 6.5 Maintenance

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:09:07 +0000

Setup

Citrix XenApp 6.x Update Script v1.5
http://www.thomaskoetzing.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=349&Itemid=254

Reboot Script XenApp 6.5
http://sbc.vanbragt.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1517&Itemid=294

XenApp 6.0 to 6.5 Upgrade Utility
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX130614

Details about Session Pre-Launch
http://blogs.citrix.com/2012/02/10/a-field-guide-to-xenapp-session-pre-launch/

SQL

Migrate a XenApp 6.5 Datastore from MS SQL Server Express to SQL Server
http://carlwebster.com/learning-to-migrate-a-citrix-xenapp-6-x-data-store-from-sql-server-express-to-sql-server/

Optimization

Optimization Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with XenApp 6/6.5
http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/12/06/optimization-guide-for-windows-server-2008r2-with-xenapp-66-5-%E2%80%93-available-now/
Direct Article : http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131577

XenDesktop 5 Scalability & Architectual Design Guides

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:30 +0000

XenDesktop 5 Reference Architecture
http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/25558-102-648748/Reference%20Architecture%20-%20XenDesktop%205.pdf

XenDesktop 5 FAQ
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128328

Citrix XenDesktop 5 Support Statement for Microsoft KMS activation with Machine Creation Services (MCS)
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128580

Finding a Better Way to Estimate IOPS for VDI
http://virtualization.info/en/news/2010/11/tech-finding-a-better-way-to-estimate-iops-for-vdi.html

Windows 7 IOPS for VDI: Deep Dive
http://jimmoyle.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/05/Windows_7_IOPS_for_VDI_a_Deep_Dive_1_0.pdf

Citrix recommends NFS for XenDesktop…huh?
http://community.citrix.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=172721419

Hosted Shared Desktops OR Hosted Virtual Desktops
http://virtualfeller.com/2011/01/05/hosted-shared-desktops-or-hosted-virtual-desktops/

Disaster Recovery Guide for XenDesktop 5 using Netscaler
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127563

High Availability for XenDesktop - Implementation Guide
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131256

XenDesktop on XenServer and IBM Hardware – Sizing Baseline and Reference Configuration
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX129742

XenDesktop Hypervisor Product Support
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131239

Reference Architecture for Citrix XenDesktop on Microsoft Hyper-V with HP VirtualSystem
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA3-5327ENW.pdf

XenDesktop 5 and Hyper-V – Lessons learned
http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/06/14/xendesktop-5-and-hyper-v-lessons-learned/

Planning and Deploying XenDesktop on VMWare vSphere
http://blogs.citrix.com/2012/01/31/planning-and-deploying-xendesktop-on-vmware-vsphere/

Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN & Citrix XenDesktop 1,000 Desktop Reference Architecture
http://www.dellstorage.com/WorkArea%2

Sizing & Best Practice for Deploying Citrix XenDesktop on VMWare vSphere with Dell EqualLogic
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/sizing-and-best-practices-for-deploying-citrix-xendesktop-on-vmware-vsphere-with-dell-equallogic-storage-by-sis.aspx

Deploying XenDesktop 5 with Citrix XenServer 5.6 SP2 on Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
http://www.hds.com/assets/pdf/deploying-citrix-xendesktop5-with-citrix-xenserver5.6-sp2-on-hitachi-vsp.pdf

XenDesktop Image Management
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX130857

Reduce XenDesktop TCO with XenServer Intellicache
http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/subfeature.asp?contentID=2317190

Best Practices for using XenDesktop with Provisioning Services
http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/19042-102-19576/XenDesktop%20Best%20Practices.pdf

Will 2 CPU’s improve your uptime ?
http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/10/23/will-2-vcpu-desktops-improve-your-uptime/

Cloud Gateway Maintenance

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:09:15 +0000

Storefront

Creating a Load Balanced Multi-Node Citrix Receiver Storefront Server Group for use with Citrix CloudGateway
http://blog.virtualyoungtech.com/?p=475

How to Configure Access to Citrix Receiver Storefront 1.0 through Access Gateway Enterprise Edition
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131908

HDX Links

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:59 +0000

Website to HDX White Paper and Best Practices
http://hdx.citrix.com/hdx-internals

Best Practices for Citrix Receiver 3 and HDX Technology with XenDesktop 5.5
http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/29626-102-664770/HDX%20Optimization%20and%20Best%20Practices_FINAL_1_0.pdf

XenDesktop 5.5 Maintenance

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:29:00 +0000

Setup

Citrix Success Accelerator 2.0 (Setup of XenDesktop Enviroments)
http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/10/19/never-been-easier-step-by-step-xendesktop-installation-with-citrix-success-accelerator-2_0/

VDA

How to Prevent Disabling of Aero Redirection for XenDesktop 5.5
http://www.ervik.as/index.php/citrix-mainmenu/xendesktop/3444-how-to-prevent-disabling-of-aero-redirection-for-xendesktop-55

How to Get the Desired Desktop Resulution and Configure Multi-Monitor in case of HDX 3D Pro Enabled Desktop in XenDesktop 5.5
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131501

Applications

Using Microsoft Lync 2010 with XenDesktop 5.5
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX130912

Configuring XenDesktop 5.5 to Deliver Microsoft Lync 2010
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX124124

XenDesktop 5.5 HDX Optimization Pack for Google Earth
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131167

How to Use Remote FX with XenDesktop 5.5
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx129509

Printing in Citrix Environments

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:49:50 +0000

Printing Optimization Pack Performance Report
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127728

How To Set Up Proximity Printing with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/virtual-insider/2011/06/proximity-printing-citrix-xenapp-xendesktop.aspx

How to Disinguish Native Inbox/Inbox Printer Drivers from Non-native/Manufacturer Ones in Windows Server 2008 R2
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX126093

HP Printers supported in XenApp Environments
http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/10498-102-663359/Citrix%20Supported%20HP%20Printers.pdf

Lexmark Driver Support Statement for XenApp
http://support.lexmark.com/index?modifiedDate=12%2F06%2F11&page=content&actp=LIST_RECENT&id=FA846&locale=en&userlocale=EN_UK

Application Streaming Documents

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:21:50 +0000

Application Streaming Launch Utility
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX126674

How to Enable the Streaming Client Debug Console
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112472

Application Streaming Debugging / Launching apps
http://community.citrix.com/display/ocb/2010/08/20/App+Streaming+-+Faking+out+RadeRun

How to Isolate Services Using the 6.0 Streaming Profiler and 6.0 Offline Plug-in
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx125284

FAQ: Explaining the Default Rules for Application Streaming and Application Isolation Environment
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx125281

Overview of the AppStreamingToAppVConduit Utility
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx124860

Best Practices: Customizing Microsoft Office 2010 for Streaming Environments
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx124565

Application Streaming FAQs for Administrators
http_//support.citrix.com/article/ctx118181

Application Streaming – FAQ
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx112810

100% Application Compatibility with XenApp ?
http://community.citrix.com/download/attachments/65011724/XenApp_Compatibility_WP_US.pdf

How to Use Application Streaming with Advanced Edition
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX120305

Slow Loading of Published Microsoft Office Applications
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX125602

How the Streaming Client manages its cache
http://community.citrix.com/display/ocb/2008/06/10/How+the+Streaming+Client+manages+its+cache

Citrix and Microsoft Licensing

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:48:44 +0000

Citrix Product Subscription Advantage Eligbility Dates
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX111618

Is your XenApp or XenDesktop Implementation properly licensed ?
http://community.citrix.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=142674608

Licensing Windows for Virtual Desktops
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/6/7/C673E444-6DDD-40B8-B29F-625354F2A8F7/Licensing_Windows_for_Virtual_Desktops_Whitepaper.pdf

Netscaler VPX

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:52 +0000

How to run a NetScaler VPX on a Citrix XenClient
http://blogs.citrix.com/2010/09/06/%E2%80%89how-to-run-a-netscaler-vpx-on-a-xenclient-rc2/

Netscaler VPX Licensing Guide
http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx122426

XenDesktop 5.5 Scalability & Architectual Design Guides

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:49:58 +0000

As XenDesktop is primarily a VDA Update please check the documents for Version 5.
http://www.citrix-links.com/xendesktop/xendesktop-5/xendesktop-5-scalability-architectual-design-guides/