Prepared by:-Naeem Ali Saifi
The Citrix Xen Desktop
Introduction of CitrixCitrix ProductsXenDesktopXenDesktop EvolutionXenDesktop infrastructure XenDesktop ArchitectureXenDesktop 5.6 EditionsProtocols and PortsFlexCastOverview of XenDesktop 7.1Installation and Configuration
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A bit of History
Introduction to Citrix
Ed Lacobucci Founded Citrix in 1989 in Texas then moved to Florida
Lacobucci was IBM developer worked on Os/2 project.
Citrix was originally named as citrus.
Lacobucci original vision of built Multi user support
Citrix first product was call "citrix Multiview" based on OS/2.
Citrix developed "MultiWin" Technology, It later Licensed to Microsoft which
became basis of Terminal server.
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Citrix Products
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XenDesktop
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What is XenDesktop
Citrix XenDesktop is a desktop virtualization and VDI solution that delivers a complete Windows desktop experience.
Any user
Anywhere
Any device
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XenDesktop Architecture
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XenDesktop 7.1XenDesktop 7XenDesktop 5.6 Feature Pack 1XenDesktop 5.6XenDesktop 5.5XenDesktop 5.0 Feature Pack 1XenDesktop 5.0 Service Pack 1XenDesktop 5.0XenDesktop 4.0 Feature Pack 2XenDesktop 4.0 Feature Pack 1XenDesktop 4.0XenDesktop 3.0XenDesktop 2.1XenDesktop 2.0
XenDesktop Evolution
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XenDesktop infrastructure
Network Services Module
Control ModuleDesktop Module
Imaging Module
Platform Module
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Host Hypervisor
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Host Requirements
XenServer•XenServer 6 and 6.0.2•XenServer 5.6 with Service Pack 2
VMware vSphere•VMware vSphere 5.0 Update 1 (ESXi 5.0 and vCenter 5.0) •VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi 5.0 and vCenter 5.0) •VMware vSphere 4.1 Update 1 (ESX 4.1 and vCenter 4.1, and ESXi 4.1 and vCenter 4.1)
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System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager; Hyper-V on
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 Service
Pack 1; Hyper-V on
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
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Citrix XenServer. A hypervisor on which Multiple VMs run.
Citrix XenCenter. A stand-alone application that runs on a separate computer. You use XenCenter to create and manage VMs running on XenServer.
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The XenDesktop infrastructure is reliant upon the Network Services Module for name resolution and authentication. DHCP & DNS:- Pooled desktops are based on a single master image. As such, they are reliant upon DHCP for the delivery of a unique network configuration. DNS is required by XenDesktop and its supporting infrastructure for domain name resolution.
Active Directory:- XenDesktop utilizes Active Directory for authentication and the enforcement of policy settings for both users and computers.
Network Services Module
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Control Module
The Control Module is responsible for managing and maintaining the status of the entire XenDesktop site. User authentication, enumeration, and brokering are all maintained within the control module.
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Accepts user credentials and passes them on to the XenDesktop Controllers for authentication and enumeration. Once authenticated, the user is presented with a list of desktops they are authorized to access.
Web Interface
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Web Interface Requirement
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• Authenticates users.• Manages virtual desktop environment.• Brokers connections between users and their virtual desktops.
Desktop Delivery Controller
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Requirements for Controllers
Win 2008, Standard or Enterprise Edition (32- or 64-bit), with Service Pack 2
Win 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1, Standard or Enterprise Edition (64-bit only)
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Desktop Studio
Enables to configure and manage the XenDesktop deployment.Provides various wizards to setting up environment.creating desktops and assigning desktops to users.
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Desktop Studio Requirements
Windows XP Pro (32-bit) with Service Pack 3Windows XP Pro (64-bit) with Service Pack 2Windows VistaWindows 7Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2
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Desktop Director
Detailed and intuitive overview of XenDesktop environments. Enables support to helpdesk teams to perform crucial support tasks. Monitoring and troubleshooting system issues.
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Desktop Director Requirements
Win 2008, Standard or Enterprise Edition SP2(32,64)
Win 2008 R2, Standard or Enterprise Edition (64-bit only)
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Installed on virtual desktops, the agent enables
direct ICA connections between the virtual
desktop and user devices.
Virtual Desktop Agent
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Virtual Desktop Agent Requirements
Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 3
Windows XP 64-bit with Service Pack 2
Windows Vista with Service Pack 2
Windows 7
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Virtual desktop
A desktop operating system (for example, Windows Xp,Windows 7) running on a VM.
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A component that validates licenses for Desktop Delivery Controller and Provisioning Services.
Citrix License Server
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Citrix Licensing Requirements
Citrix Licensing 11.10 is supplied with XenDesktop 5.6; XenDesktop 5.6 does not work with older versions.
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SQL Database
Provides the foundation for the overall XenDesktop site. All configuration information, desktop information and current utilization information is stored within the SQL database.
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Database Requirements
SQL Server 2012 with Service Pack 1 SQL Server 2012 - Apply the same workaround as for Service Pack 1. SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 2 SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Server 2008 R2 Express EditionSQL Server 2008 with Service Pack 3 SQL Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 - The Express Edition is not supported in this version.
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Virtual Desktop Access Process
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Desktop Module
The Desktop Module is responsible for hosting the various virtual and/or physical desktops
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Pooled Random
Based on a single master image Using Citrix Machine Creation ServicesUsers are dynamically connected Changes to the desktop image are lost upon reboot.
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Pooled-Static
Based on a single master imageUsing Citrix Machine Creation Services.Users will always be connected to the same virtual desktop.
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Dedicated
Based on a single master image Using Citrix Machine Creation ServicesUsers will always be connected to the same virtual desktop.
Any changes made persist for the life/reboots.
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Not using Citrix Machine Creation Manual build from template, cloned Managed manually
Existing
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Physical
Desktops that have already been deployed, including Blade PCs and user workstations.
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Citrix FlexCast offers a complete set of application and desktop virtualization technologies that have been combined into a single integrated solution.
FlexCast
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Editions and Features
1. Platinum Edition
2. VDI Edition
3. Enterprise Edition
4. Express Edition
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Citrix Common portsTCP 80 - XML service port (Default) TCP 443 - SSL Communications TCP 1494 - ICA Protocol TCP 2598 - ICA with Session Reliability TCP 2512 - IMA Communication TCP 2513 - XenApp Advanced Console TCP 8082 - License Management Console TCP 27000- License port TCP 1433 - SQL Server Database EnginePVS to PVS UDP 6905 - 6909PVS to Target Device UDP 6910 - 6930PVS Login Server Port UDP 6910DHCP 67
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Overview of XenDesktop 7.1
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Citrix XenDesktop 7 Editions
1. Platinum Edition
2. VDI Edition
3. App Edition
4. Enterprise Edition
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System requirements for XenDesktop 7Delivery Controller:Supported operating systems:
1. Windows Server 2012, Standard and Datacenter Editions.
2. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter Editions.
Prerequisites:
1. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (required on Windows Server 2008 R2 only).
2. Microsoft .NET 4.0.
3. Windows PowerShell 2.0 (included with Windows Server 2008 R2) or 3.0 (included with Windows Server 2012).
4. Visual C++ 2005, 2008 SP1, and 2010 Redistributable packages. The installer deploys these automatically. They are also available on the Citrix installation media in the Support folder.
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Database
Supported Microsoft SQL Server versions:
1. SQL Server 2012 SP1 - Express, Standard, and Enterprise Editions. By default, the Express edition is installed when installing the Controller.
2. SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 - Express, Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter Editions.
The following database features are supported (except on SQL Server Express Edition, which supports only standalone mode).
2. SQL Server Clustered Instances
3. SQL Server Mirroring
4. SQL Server 2012 Always On Availability Groups
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Install and Configure Citrix XenDesktop
Installation
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PrerequisitesMicrosoft .NET Framework 3.5Service Pack1Microsoft SQL Express 2008 R2Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 RuntimeMicrosoft Internet Information ServiceMicrosoft Visual J# 2.0 JE
Prerequisites and Components
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