Citrix Day 2014: XenApp / XenDesktop 7.6

Roger BöschCitrix Systems International GmbH

Technical UpdateCitrix XenDesktop/XenApp 7.6

XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6Flexcast Management Architecture

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Windows app and desktop virtualization

Deliver virtual Windows desktops with the best cost,performance and security for every business need

Windows app virtualization

Mobilize Windows apps for maximumsecurity, control and performance

Build-on the FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA)

7.6


IMA

FMA

Independent Management ArchitectureXenApp 6.5 and before

Flexcast Management ArchitectureXenApp 7.x & XenDesktop 5.x


DeliveryServicesConsole

XenApp 6.5 Farm (IMA) XenDesktop 5.6 FP1 Site (FMA)

CitrixStudio

Receiver

DB DB

IMA

IMA

XenAppController

Server OSWorkers

Desktop OSWorkers

DeliveryController

ProvisioningServicesPVS

PVSConsole

Different Infrastructures (old way)

EdgeSightConsole

VDA

Web Interface


CitrixStudio

Storefront / Receiver for Web

Receiver

DB

Server OSWorkers

Desktop OSWorkers

DeliveryController

ProvisioningServices

Integrated FMA

VDA VDA

CitrixDirector

ProvisioningConsole

Physical VDI HostedShared Local

Heavy workloads,Remote PC access

3D Workloads,Personal Desktops

Scalable,Affordable

LaptopUsersXenApp 7 / XenDesktop 7 XenClient

XenDesktop 7.x InfrastructureServer 2008R2 / Server 2012 / Server 2012R2


XenApp Editions

Solid foundation for secure, on-demand application delivery to

users anywhere withmaximum performance

Proven enterprise class, on-demand, high-performance

hosted shared app and desktopvirtualization solution withHDX™ technology that is

optimized for managing largerenvironments

Most robust and securesolution to deliver applicationsas an on-demand service to

any user with powerful tools forgreater scalability, control and

visibility of the mostcomplex environments

PlatinumEdition

XenApp 7.6With Concurrent Licensing Only

EnterpriseEdition

AdvancedEdition

Packaged and priced for tactical adoption


XenDesktop Editions

Scalable VDI-onlyimplementations

with HDX™ technology

Enterprise-class desktopvirtualization with FlexCast™

delivery technology

Comprehensive desktopvirtualization solution with

advanced networking,management and security

PlatinumEdition

XenDesktop 7.6With User/Device or Concurrent

Licensing

EnterpriseEdition

VDIEdition

Packaged and priced for broad adoption for all users

Superior User Experience


Superior User ExperienceExtending HDX Technology

What’s New• Instant App Access• HTML5 for Chrome OS• Accelerated graphics performance• Improved USB Integration• Virtual IP loopback• HDX Mobile SDK v2• HDX RealTime Optimization Pack for Lync


The Native User Logon Process

Logon &authentication Profile load GPO

processing Logon scripts Drivemappings

Printermapping App launch

Does not start untiluser selects app


Instant App AccessA simple, two pronged approach

How it works:• When user logs into Receiver, starts a

XenApp session with “dummy” app• Session remains until time expires or load

too high• User selected app immediately starts in

same session

Why it is good:• Eliminates more than 90% logon time• No long logon duration complaints• User experiences instantaneous app

launches

Application Prelaunch


Instant App AccessA simple, two pronged approach

How it works:• When user closes last app in a session, the

session remains active• Session remains until time expires or load

too high

Why it is good:• Users often close an app before starting

another app• Eliminates constant log off/on scenarios• Provides a more desktop-like experience

Application Lingering


The XenApp 7.6 User Logon Process

Logon &authentication Profile load GPO

processing Logon scripts Drivemappings

Printermapping App launch

Auto-starts whenReceiver starts

Pause until userselects app


Generic USB redirection for XenAppNew for XenApp 7.6!

USB redirection for XenApp (RDS) and UBS 3.0

Single hop, full published desktops

Will enable 3DConnexion Space Mouse on XenApp


Virtual IP Loopback

How it works:• XenApp server allocates unique IP address

to each session• Entire session or specific apps

Why it is good:• Better app compatibility• Improved network monitoring• Granular policy

Virtual IP


Key Highlights of StoreFront 2.6Enriching the XenApp and XenDesktop user experience

Increased Usability• Improved Receiver for HTML5 (apps & desktops)• Receiver for Web access on mobile browsers• My Apps folder• Simplified configuration• FQDN

Extended Functionality & Security• XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6 updates• Advanced RSA Adaptive Authentication• Extensible authentication SDK• Smart Card authentication options• Kerberos constrained delegation for XenApp 6.5


HTML5 Receiver & Receiver for Chrome


Anonymous AccessFast, secure access to healthcare apps

Healthcare professionals need fast,instant access to healthcare apps

• No user logon process

• Two-step admin configuration

• Unauthenticated (anonymous) andauthenticated apps, together

• Troubleshoot issues with Director


Unauthenticated (Anonymous) Access

Delivery Group Store

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HDX RealTime: Complementary approaches

Generic: Media-over-ICA Optimized: Peer-to-peer

User Interface

Business Logic

Media Engine

unmodifiedsoftphone

architecture

User Interface

Business Logic

Media Engine

user device

server

modified softphonearchitecture

virtual channel


Software Component Version NumberCitrix ServersXenDesktop (Win 7, 8.1) 5.6, 7.x – Enterprise, PlatinumXenApp (Win Server 2008 R2, 2012 [R2]) 6.5, 7.x – Enterprise, PlatinumVDI-in-a-Box 5.2 and aboveUser DevicesWindows 7, 8.1, Thin PC, XPe, WES7Linux Ubuntu, Fedora Red Hat, SUSE, CentOSMac 10.9, 10.10Microsoft LyncLync client Lync 2010 (32-bit)Backend Lync infrastructure (Front-EndServer, Edge Server, A-V ConferencingServer, etc.)

Lync Server 2010, Lync Server 2013

Optimization Pack Compatibility Matrix – Skyfall

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Improved Security


Improved SecurityWorldwide recognition as the industry standard for app security

FIPS 140-2Compliant

&Common Criteria

evaluation

XenApp &XenDeskotp has

achieved CommonCriteria evaluation

milestone, first & onlyin industry

XenApp &XenDesktop are FIPScompliant, simplifying

highly regulatedcompliance


Two-WayClipboard

One-Way(Client-to-Server)

Clipboard

One-Way(Server-to-Client)

Clipboard

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Clipboard Control

Clipboard Restriction Policy Clipboard Content Policy

Simplified Management


Background on IOPSThe good and the bad


Good and Bad IOPS

Random Access

Sequential Access

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The XenApp & XenDesktop 7.6 Approach to IOPS

As RAM consumed, sequence and write larger blocks to disk

Place small, random writes in RAM

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Windows 2012R2 Windows 7

IOPS

Native Disk PVS (Disk Cache) PVS (RAM Cache)

XenDesktopeliminates over 90%of the IOPS withoutany extra storagehardware.(RAM Cache withOverflow on DiskCache)


Connection LeasingA safety net for your users


Pre-XenApp 7.6Normal operations 1. User authenticates to

StoreFront

2. StoreFront forwardscredentials

3. Controller authenticatesuser and enumeratesresources via the DB

4. Receiver receivesresponse and startssession

Site DB

1 2

3

4

StoreFront

Delivery Controller

User

XenApp


Pre-XenApp 7.6Database outage 1. User authenticates to

StoreFront


3. Controller authenticatesuser and fails toenumerate resources asDB is offline

4. User cannot startsession

Site DB

1 2

3

StoreFront

Delivery Controller

User

XenApp


XenApp 7.6Normal Operations

1. User authenticates toStoreFront


3. Controller authenticatesuser and enumeratesresources via the DB


5. Controller logs resourceaccess in local XML file

Site DB

1 2

3

4

StoreFront

Delivery Controller

User

XenApp

XML File5


XenApp 7.6Database outage

1. User authenticates toStoreFront


3. Controller authenticatesuser and fails toenumerate resources asDB is offline

4. Controller accesseslocal XML file andenumerates resources


Site DB

1 2

3

StoreFront

Delivery Controller

User

XenApp

XML File4

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The image management challenge

Multiple images

App compatibility with other apps

App dependencies


AppDNA 7.6 simplifies App Migration for Windows EOL

What’s NewDependency MappingInteroperability TestingBuild AssessmentWorxWeb Compatibility Analysis

A robust tool integrated into XenApp and XenDesktop Platinum

Free AppDNA Training Coursehttp://training.citrix.com/mod/ctxcatalog/course.php?id=857


The right alerts, reports and tools for Support


Application Usage Reporting

Licensing Alerts

Hotfix Inventory


Simplifying App Management and Monitoring

Deploy software to XenApp & XenDesktop

Create published apps using Conf Manager

Operational enhancements like user logoff

Support Citrix provisioning (PVS and MCS)

Unified policy control for published app, MSIand App-V

App Folders Citrix Connector

Enhancements to Citrix Studio and System Center integration

HP Moonshot for XenDesktopand XenApp

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Simplify application and desktop deliveryHP Moonshot with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop

1 HP ConvergedSystem 100 with Citrix XenDesktop

4 Xeon cores,integrated GPU,10Gb networking

HP ProLiant m7104 PC’s percartridge withintegrated GPU

HP ProLiant m700

Scale efficiently to deliver a range of applications - fromproductivity to audio/video to graphics

Predictable desktop performance from dedicated server toend user with up to 6x faster graphics frames per second1

Delivering a broad range of hosted applications Delivering hosted desktops

One common platform

Application Delivery Hosted Desktop Infrastructure1

Gain control & reduce complexity Accelerate business innovationFewer components to manage with

significantly less cablingHost more apps and desktops in the data

center

Realize breakthrough economicsReduce OpEx with fixed cost per user andCapEx with no virtualization layer or SAN

XenApp / XenDesktop FeatureMatrix


XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6 Feature Matrix


































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