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WHAT'S NEW IN XENAPP: ON-DEMAND APPLICATION DELIVERY
Citrix XenApp 6.5
SESSION CODE: CLI-VIR-SVR317
XenApp 6.5
► The de facto standard for on-demand app delivery to any desktop
► Work from anywhere on any device from PC to Mac, tablet to smartphone
► Hi-def experience for rich multi-media applications over any network
► Simplified management experience for administrators and help-desk
Full Integration with Microsoft App-V► Stream App-V packages► Publish directly from XenApp► App-V plug-in for Citrix
Receiver► Full support in Citrix
Receiver
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Why XenApp over just RDS?
Any endpoint Any network Profile Mgmt Policies MultimediaPlug n’ Play
RoamingSession Reliability High end graphics SCCM Self ServiceXP Apps
http://www.citrix.com/_site_resources_dynamic_salesdocs_XenApp6onRDS.pdf
Anywhere access from over 1 Billion devices
Turbo-charged multi-media experience over
the WAN
Screaming fast app launch
Single point of control for all apps
Cost effective private desktop clouds
What’s new in XenApp 6.5
XenApp 6.5
XenDesktop 5.5
What’s new in XenApp 6.5 and XenDesktop 5.5
New Receiver for Windows, Mac & Linux
Tablet & Smartphone support
• iPhone/iPad• Android• BlackBerry/Rim
Playbook • Windows Mobile• Chrome OS• HP WebOS
Desktop Director
Dynamic Data Center Provisioning
HDX policy templates
XenApp Migration Tool
Enhanced Power and Capacity Management
Next Gen XenApp Connector for SCCM
Instant App Access
Streamed App Acceleration
HDX MediaStream for Flash v2
Multi Stream ICA
Built-In Printing Optimization
Enhanced Desktop Experience
HDX Plug n Play Multi Audio
Key new features in XenAPP 6.5
Citrix Receiver
► Over a billion devices now served!► Extreme multi-tasking► 3X faster performance► Advanced Linux device support
► Desktops and apps from any device
LETS TAKE A LOOK
XenDesktop Infrastructure
Virtual Desktops
XenApp
Instant app access and streamed app acceleratorScreaming fast app launch
► Prelaunch XenApp Sessions for instant access to hosted apps
► Cache streamed apps in shared VHD for instant startups
Better than local experience with Instant app accessScreaming fast app launch
► Session Pre-Launch► Session Linger► Fast Re-connect
FAST APP LAUNCH DEMONSTRATION
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HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection “Generation 2”►Support for WAN-connected users
–Protocol abstraction for high latency tolerance for Flash videos (target 300ms RTL)
►Linux device support –Client-side rendering
►URL whitelist option ►Intelligent fallback to server-side rendering
XenDesktop & Hosted Shared (XenApp)
If possible,Render on the endpoint device
Fallback:Server-side rendering in the
datacenter
Inspect Network
2
InspectEndpoint
3
Inspect Server
1
Optimize using HDX Broadcast
HDX is Far More than Just a Protocol
keyboard &
mouseprinting
video
keyboard & mouse
Up to 90% less bandwidth than competing solutions
HardLAN 3G
Increasing Network Latency
Easy802.11 Internet
Hard
Video &Voice
Graphical
Document
Database
PCoIPRGS
PCoIPRDP
RDP
RDP RDP
Incr
easi
ng A
pplic
ation
Com
plex
ity
Citrix
Technologies
Hardest
Built-in Printing Optimization
► Advances in HDX Plug-n-Play reduce print data and increase performance
► Create new printer sessions in seconds
► Use 10% of current bandwidth requirements
High speed printing from anywhere
HDX Plug-n-Play Multi-Audio Support
► Multiple speakers supported
► Multiple microphones supported
► Opens up more options in call center scenarios
HDX Differences between XD5.5 and XA6.5
HDX Category XenDesktop 5.5 (VDI) XenApp 6.5 (RDS)
HDX Broadcast No significant differences
HDX MediaStream server-rendered video
• 24 fps default for server-rendered video delivery; configurable to 30 fps
• Adaptive Display• Low latency audio path
• 12 fps default; configurable up to 30 fps via XenApp policy
HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
No significant differences
HDX MediaStream Windows Media Redir.
No significant differences
HDX Plug-n-Play • Generic USB support on the LAN in addition to all optimized virtual channels for device level redirection
• Windows Portable USB devices • USB keyboards, mice, printers,
smartcards, etc. (optimized virtual channels for device level redirection rather than USB port level redirection)
HDX Differences between XD5.5 and XA6.5 – cont’d
HDX Category XenDesktop 5.5 (VDI) XenApp 6.5 (RDS)
HDX WAN Optimization No significant differences
HDX Rich Graphics • HDX 3D Pro for deep GPU-based compression and OpenGL/DirectX acceleration (one GPU per user)
• Adaptive Display• Microsoft RemoteFX support• Aero Redirection
• DirectX acceleration (shared GPU)
HDX Smart Access No significant differences
HDX RealTime • Low latency audio path • UDP/RTP support for tolerance to
network congestion and packet loss• DSCP and WMM packet tagging
• Softphone compatibility somewhat limited due to use of RDS (formerly Terminal Services)
HDX Adaptive Orchestration
• Adaptive Display
HDX Feature ComparisonXenApp 6 to XenApp 6.5
HDX Features XenApp 6 XenApp 6.5 adds…
HDX MediaStream Flash Redirection
• Uses client side resources to process flash content for the best overall performance
Redirect over high latent network (to 300ms RTL). Linux support
HDX RealTime collaboration
• Real-time audio and video collaboration using OCS, softphones and webcams
Jitter buffer and echo cancellation support
HDX RealTime audio
• Enhanced audio codecs reduce bandwidth consumption of audio streams
• Improved audio quality for VoIP softphones with echo cancellation
Audio/Video plug-n-play device routing
HDX RealTime multi-stream ICA
Not available Granular Quality of Service (QoS) over ICA.
HDX policy templates Not available Citrix-defined HDX templates offers out of the box “tuning” to optimize HDX performance on XenApp
Multi-Stream ICA (Granular QoS)
CitrixReceiver
for Windows
XenApp WS08 R2
orXenDesktopWindows 7
HTTPServer
Router
HTTP
ICA Real Time
ICA Interactive
ICA Background
ICA Bulk
ICA UDP/RTP Audio *
* UDP/RTP Audio initially only in VDI FlexCast model
HTTP
ICA Real Time
ICA Interactive
ICA Background
ICA Bulk
ICA UDP Audio *
HDX MEDIASTREAM POLICIESDEMONSTRATION
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Session-based desktops get personal Enhanced Desktop Experience
► Cost & management benefits of Hosted Shared Desktops
► Look and feel of an updated Windows desktop
►Windows Media Player►High-resolution wallpapers►Greater User Personalization
► Transform the server desktop► Enable support for Themes► Install accessory apps
(Windows Media Player, Snipping Tool, etc.)
► Configure wallpaper► Win7-like Start Menu &
Taskbar► Display hi-res wallpapers► Integrated as a Role in the
XenApp Install► Individually customizable
(user profile)
ENHANCED DESKTOP EXPERIENCEDEMONSTRATION
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Desktop Centralization Choices
► Windows Server 2008 R2 & XenAPP Session Virtualization
► Windows 7 Desktop or Virtual Desktop (VDI)
ENTERPRISE CLASS SCALABILITY AND MANAGEMENT
Desktop Director enhancements
More HDX information► Supports XenApp
6.5► Quick view of all
HDX features► Highlighted problem
areas
POWER AND CAPACITY CONFIGURATIONDEMONSTRATION
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XenApp Connector v2 for Configuration Manager
Centralize PC & App Lifecycle Management
XenApp Connector for ConfigMgr
Self Service
ManagedEnd Point
Un-managedEnd Point
Non-WindowsDevice
Citrix
XenApp
• SCCM 2007 R2 and R3
• Pre-deployment Checklist
• WSUS support
XenApp
StreamedVHD
Secure
& local
Provisioning
services
Hosted VDI
Secure & personal
Connection services
Hosted Shared
Best TCO & locked
down
Remote Desktop Services
LocalVM
Secure
& mobile
Synchronization
services
USER TYPES
Mobileusers
Taskworkers
On-Demand Apps
Hosted Shared
500+ users per
server
LocalVM
Runs locallyonline or
offline
Hosted VDI
150+users per
server
StreamedVHD
3000+users per
server
Desktop Virtualization is More Than Just VDI
VDI alone offers limited ROI and flexibility
Citrix XenDesktop supports all virtual desktop flavors
XenDesktop 5.5
Citrix personal vDisk
Citrix Sets New Standard for Desktop Virtualization ► XenDesktop 5.5 gives IT the ability to deliver
personal VDI desktops through the innovative “personal vDisk” technology
► Available at no charge in all editions of XenDesktop 5.5
► Early access will enable XenDesktop customers to gain hands-on experience with the technology and begin piloting in their labs (not for production)
► Supported via forums - https://support.citrix.com/personalvdisk
Complete personalisation solution
► Persists user profile and applications, including user installed and entitlement apps
► Compatible with existing PCCLM and application virtualization solutions such as SCCM, App-V and XenApp
► 100% persistence while taking advantage of VDI pooled storage tools
► Near zero management overhead
Increased storage
High per user cost
Increased management overhead
Complex and unique base images
Highly personalized for users
Increased user acceptance
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
Base Image
Operating System
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
Base Image
Operating System
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
Base Image
Operating System
VM1 VM2 VM3
Assigned Desktop
No personalization
Poor user acceptance
Limited scope/user base
Reduced storage requirements
Centralized management
Uptime & predictability
Common Base Image
Operating System
BASE PARENT VM
Pooled Desktop
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
User Profile & Settings
-------------Departmental Applications-------------
User Installed Applications-------------
Local Peripherals
PVD 1 PVD 2 PVD 3
Citrix personal vDisk (PVD)
Enterprise scope
Highly personalized for users
Increased user acceptance
Reduced infrastructure requirements
Centralized management
Uptime & predictability
Common Base Image
Operating System
BASE PARENT VM
1. Common Base Setup
» Install OS, common apps and Personal vDisk Client in base VM
» Create VM pool and entitle
Operating System
Workflow
2. User Access
» Login through Xen Desktop Client
» Profile storage created on first login
» Locally administered dept. apps
» User installed apps
» Streamed apps
3. Image Update
» Update base VM without affecting any user personalization
Common Base Image
User’s Workspace
Citrix personal vDisk and User Profiles
User Environment
User Data User Settings User-based Policies
User Installed
Applications
Corporate Installed
Applications
User ProfilesUser Profiles
OS
Common Base Image
Citrix Personal vDiskCitrix Personal vDisk
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