Introducing Citrix XenApp 6 provides new features for application and desktop virtualization including support for any device, self-service applications, real-time collaboration, and a single management console. Key enhancements include support for smartphones, Windows 7, USB devices, high definition audio and graphics, and integration with Active Directory for simplified administration. XenApp 6 aims to deliver applications and desktops from any infrastructure to any user on any device.
2. Introducing XenApp 6
• The de facto standard for on-demand app delivery to any desktop
• Work from anywhere on any device from PC to Mac, smartphone to netbook
• Self-service storefront for apps, desktops and IT services
• Hi-def experience for rich multi-media applications over any network
• Purpose built for Microsoft WS08 R2 for advanced management and scalability
3. XenApp 6 themes
Any device, Self-service RealTime Single
anywhere apps and management
Plug-n-Play console
4. XenApp 6 key features
• Receiver for • Dazzle self-service • HDX RealTime • Built for WS08 R2
Windows, MAC storefront for PC collaboration for
& Linux and Mac OCS and VoIP • Simple, fast product
softphones installation
• Smartphone support • App-V integration
• iPhone 2.0 • HDX RealTime CD • Single, intuitive app
• Android 1.0 quality audio management console
• New plug-ins • HDX Plug ‘n Play • Seamless Microsoft
• Single sign-on for Windows portable management
• WAN acceleration USB devices integration
• EasyCall voice
services
6. Built for Windows Server 2008 R2
Easier management, improved performance
• Citrix performance improvements for R2 result
in 15% or more users per server
• Single application management console
modeled after MMC 3.0
• Active Directory Group Policy extensions
enable policy-based management of XenApp
• Broader peripheral support enables
enhanced Citrix HDX experience
• PowerShell 2.0 enables automation of
management workflows
7. Single application management console
Perform key management tasks from a single interface
• Redesigned MMC 3.0-style console
• Core technology is PowerShell SDK
• Apps, administrators, zones, policies
• Requires XenApp for R2
8. Simple configuration, powerful policy-based controls
Server groups Integrated
• Assign policies to policy controls
server groups • Configure session,
• Publish apps to server, user, device,
server groups load and printing
• Configure new servers policies in one console
in seconds with simple • Console extension also
drag-and-drop accessible via Group
• Eliminate configuration Policy Editor
drift and human error
9. Active Directory integration
Simplify management and reduce complexity
• Manage XenApp using familiar
group policy style management
• Create policies as Citrix IMA and/or
Active directory group policies
• Active directory not required (e.g. works even
without admin access to Active Directory)
• Assign policies to user or server groups
for automated configuration
• Requirements
• Requires XenApp for Windows Server 2008 R2
• Published apps, load balancing, group
preference and fail-over managed in IMA only
10. Active Directory integration (cont'd)
• Use Group Policy Management to: • Use Advanced Group Policy Mgr. to:
• Configure XenApp farms and • Create role based and granular delegated
servers using GPO templates administration
• Assign templates to server groups • Manage AD policy change requests and
•Re-provision servers by managing approval process
Active Directory (AD) group membership • Edit GPO's while AD is offline
• Backup and restore policies • Create reports to locate policy
• Migrate policies between domains inconsistency and enable audit logging
• View group policy results for • Recover and repair GPO's
servers, users or sessions • Create GPO template libraries
•Delegate administrators for • E-mail notify when GPO changes
Citrix settings and policies • Track, version, rollback GPO changes
11. Creating policies for XenApp
GPO Editor Active directory
ADM/X
group policies GPF/X Directory
SysVol
• Citrix/MS OU policies (DFS)
• Citrix/MS Domain policy
GPMC • Citrix/MS Site policies
Delivery Local
Citrix policy IMA GPF/X
Services Console server
extensions Database SysVol
(policies node)
Processing
• Updates synch periodically
• Applied at server boot or user logon
• Force synch using gpupdate.exe
12. The Windows logon process
Microsoft Client-
WinLogon side extensions Resultant
policy
(CSE)
Microsoft CSE
Directory
SysVol
(DFS)
Microsoft CSE
Local
server
Registry
Citrix CSE
Local
server
SysVol
13. GPO processing and precedence
1. Microsoft Active Directory policy
OU GPO’s take precedence
precedence is unchanged over Domain GPO’s
• Organizational unit
Domain GPO’s take
• Domain precedence over site GPO’s
• Site Site GPO’s take precedence
over Local Machine policies
2. Local machine policies Citrix IMA local policies
•IMA-based policies take precedence Microsoft local policies
over local server settings
•Citrix and Microsoft local policies at
same precedence level
14. Enhanced License Management
Comprehensive Citrix license management
• Manage license server from:
• Windows (32/64 bit) XP, Vista, 7, 2003, 2008
• Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
• Red Hat Linux (32/64 bit) 4.0 and 5.0
• Sun Solaris 32-bit
• Browser support
• Firefox on Red Hat Linux
• Internet Explorer 6 and 7 on Windows
• Safari 2.0 on Mac OS X
• Requirements
• Windows requires Visual C++ 2005 SP1
16. Simple product installation
Install and provision servers faster and easier
• Server role installer lets you
choose what to deploy
• Provisioning friendly
• Zero-config deployment
• First time config performed
post-installation
• Auto-config can be performed
using group policies
• Automated pre-requisite install
18. Optimized user profile management
Reduce profile load time up to 80%
• Profile loading postponed until logon
process is completed
• User profile can be set to:
• Load settings on-demand
• Pre-cache files of specific sizes
(download in background)
• Cache entire profile after logon
(download in background)
• Modified settings updated to profile
intermittently without requiring logoff
19. Profile loading with and without streaming
Without profile streaming
GPO
Logon Profile Scripts, etc. Desktop
processing
1. System treats profile as 3. Other profile components
immediately loaded and loaded on-demand
continues logon process
With profile streaming
GPO
Logon Scripts, etc. Desktop
processing
2. If desired, large profile
components pre-cached in
background
20. PowerShell 2.0 SDK
Automate management tasks to improve efficiency
• All tasks in management console
can be automated with PowerShell
• New SDK replaces MFCOM
• Automate via Workflow Studio or
PowerShell
21. A whole new class of apps with
HDX RealTime and Plug-n-Play
High Definition User Experience
22. HDX RealTime with CD quality audio
Higher quality audio at lower bandwidth
• New codec's enable CD quality audio
using 90% less bandwidth
• Echo cancellation enable VoIP softphone
support
• Requirements and recommendations
• XenApp on Windows Server 2008 R2 only
• Audio setting for VoIP should be low/medium
• Audio setting for music should be high
• Available for Windows clients only at this time
23. HDX RealTime for Microsoft OCS and Softphones
Collaborate in real-time to improve productivity
• WebCam support for Windows devices
• Microsoft Office Communicator support
for video and audio conferencing
• Requirements and recommendations
• XenApp for Windows Server 2008 R2 only
• Works with Windows client only at this time
• Intended for LAN use only
• Double hop not supported (e.g. XenApp
session through XenDesktop session)
24. Windows portable USB devices support
Seamless access to more USB devices and peripherals
• Support for dynamic plug-n-play access
to Windows portable USB devices
• Point-of-sale devices, 3D mice
• Webcams, headsets, microphones
• Digital camera's, scanners
• Requirements and recommendations
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2
• Only supported from Windows client device
• Dynamic plug-n-play requires device driver to
be pre-installed on client and server
25. Enhanced color and monitor support
Improved compatibility for graphics-dependent applications
• Improved compatibility with applications
that require:
• True delineated video space
for multiple monitors
• 32-bit color depth
• App positions are persistent across
multiple monitors and sessions
• Requirements and recommendations
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2
• Legacy multi-monitor support used for
Windows Server 2008 R1 or prior
26. Windows 7 smart card support
SmartCard support improves security
• XenApp SmartCard support extended
to Windows 7 client devices
• Supports logon, reconnect, unlock,
auto-disconnect and SmoothRoaming
• Double hop authentication from
XenDesktop to XenApp supported
• Requires Windows 7 client device and
XenApp for Windows Server 2008 R2
27. 32-bit graphics support
32-bit graphics support enhances application compatibility
• DirectX/Direct3D hardware acceleration
enabled in 32-bit sessions
• Alpha-channel graphics enabled for
apps that require 32-bit support
• Uses same bandwidth as 24-bit session
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2
28. NEW! XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3
HDX enhancements for Windows Server 2008 R1
HDX MediaStream HDX Plug-n-Play HDX WAN
for Flash for USB storage Optimization
30. Self-service Enterprise App Store
Personal and easy-to-use interface for subscribing to applications
• Citrix Dazzle v1.1
• Distribute Dazzle plug-in
using Citrix Receiver
• Subscribe to published apps
• Download and pre-cache
streamed apps
• Supports Windows and Mac
31. Microsoft App-V integration
Flexible options for application delivery
• Enables Citrix streaming to deliver
Citrix or Microsoft App-V packages
• Publish App-V packages directly
from XenApp
• Manage App-V client plug-in using
Citrix Receiver
• Subscribe to App-V packages
using Citrix Dazzle
32. NEW! Application isolation for Windows services
Improve compatibility of any Windows app
• Isolate apps from each other to improve run-time compatibility
• New! Stream apps with integrated Windows services
• E.g. Microsoft Office 2010, Adobe Creative Suite
34. NEW! Citrix Receiver for Mac
Ensure a consistent and simple user experience
• Universal device support for
Mac operating systems
• Secure application access
from Mac devices with
Access Gateway plug-in
• Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
• Merchandising Server 1.1 or higher
35. NEW! Expanded plug-in support for Citrix Receiver
Flexible access options for Windows and Mac users
• Dazzle plug-in for Windows/Mac
• Online plug-in for Mac
• App-V plug-in for Windows
• WAN acceleration plug-in for Windows
• Single sign-on plug-in for Windows
• Voice communications plug-in for
Windows and Mac
36. Universal SmartPhone support
Thousands of Windows apps in the palm of your hand
• Access hosted apps from
today's most popular phones
• Work from anywhere
• Secure access to data
• Device-intuitive navigation
• Easy access to docs and data with
Doc Finder feature
• Optimized access to web-based
apps using App Viewer
37. Universal smartphone support
Citrix Receiver for iPhone 2.0
• Configure favorite and featured apps
• Access multiple farms
• Graphics and performance improvements
to user interface
• 128-bit session encryption
• Localized interface
• Available from App Store
38. Universal smartphone support
Receiver for Android 1.0
• Access any Windows app
• Full scroll, type and zoom capabilities
• Cut, copy, paste with ease
• Contextual keyboard with shortcuts for
common functions
• Connect via Access Gateway included
with XenApp
39. Universal smartphone support
Receiver for Windows Mobile
• Pan, zoom and navigate using
familiar touch screen controls
• Type using on-screen or
slide-out keyboard
• Use XenApp Services to add apps to
programs folder
• User XenApp Web to access apps
through a browser
• Update released in September and
available on Citrix.com
40. XenApp 6 themes
Any device, Self-service RealTime Single
anywhere apps and management
Plug-n-Play console
Get it at Citrix.com/xenapp/download
