Citrix XenDesktop Implementation
A Practical Guide for IT Professionals
- 1st Edition - September 27, 2010
- Latest edition
- Author: Gareth R. James
- Language: English
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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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
System Administrators, Systems Engineers, IT Architects, Systems Integrators, Citrix Partners, Desktop and Server teams.
Table of contents
Table of contents
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
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
Review quotes
Review quotes
"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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 29, 2010
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
GJ
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.View book on ScienceDirect
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