Citrix virtual desktops
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Tip
15 Jun 2022
How to approach Citrix performance troubleshooting
Citrix performance issues can be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent and troubleshoot them using various techniques, such as automation. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2022
Citrix to focus on digital workspace following acquisition
A private equity consortium acquiring Citrix will merge it with business intelligence vendor Tibco to add data analytics into Citrix Workspace. The deal is set to close this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2021
Setting up and troubleshooting multiple thin client monitors
Thin clients generally require less attention from desktop administrators, but sometimes, IT needs to intervene to set up or troubleshoot a multiple monitor workstation. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Aug 2021
Integrating SaaS applications with Citrix Workspace
Citrix Workspace allows for numerous integrations and one of the most valuable is SaaS applications. The setup process is straightforward but depends on Citrix's level of support. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Aug 2021
How to perform a Citrix Cloud migration with CVAD
When it comes to migrating on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to Citrix Cloud, IT administrators should learn the migration process and its prerequisites. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2021
Compare Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops vs. WVD
It's difficult to know exactly how Citrix's and Microsoft's virtual desktop offerings stack up against one another, but this article compares WVD vs. Citrix based on several factors. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
Citrix launches well-being microapps for Workspace
Citrix will help companies measure employee wellness with simple programs that can take surveys and distribute health and corporate news. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2021
Citrix to acquire Wrike for $2.25 billion
Citrix announced it will acquire Wrike for $2.25 billion, a move aimed at bringing project management features to the Citrix Workspace offering. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Sep 2020
Compare Nutanix Frame vs. Citrix Managed Desktops
While Nutanix isn't as invested in the end-user market as Citrix, both desktop-as-a-service vendors offer benefits for business use cases. IT must evaluate which is the better fit. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2020
Compare 7 desktop-as-a-service providers
When it comes to choosing a DaaS provider, organizations may get overwhelmed by the options. Compare the features and capabilities of 7 major vendors to determine the best fit. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Sep 2020
How does Citrix work on a Chromebook?
Organizations looking for cost-effective laptops may consider Chromebooks, but IT must learn if these endpoints can coexist with existing business technologies, such as Citrix. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office
A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
Citrix vulnerabilities affect ADC, Gateway, SD-WAN
Citrix vulnerabilities in several of its networking products expose its customers to hackers looking to infiltrate computing systems. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Jul 2020
How does ControlUp monitoring fix Citrix performance issues?
There are few more important aspects of managing virtual desktops than monitoring them for performance issues. This video tutorial explains how to use ControlUp for UX monitoring. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2020
Home network setups pose remote work challenge
Having Citrix Workspace in place pre-pandemic made the shift to remote work easier for William Fry employees, but shoddy home networks posed a significant hurdle for the IT team. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 May 2020
How SCIM can automate user provisioning
Using SCIM allows users to access resources within unrelated partner environments automatically without organizations needing to create and maintain external user accounts. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2020
Manufacturer turns to micro apps to save time
An electronics manufacturer is in the planning stages of implementing micro apps in Citrix Workspace in the hopes of saving time and easing distractions. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2020
Citrix App Protection helps secure remote work
More employees are using personal devices to access corporate data than ever before. Citrix App Protection hopes to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Mar 2020
Citrix App Protection prevents keyloggers, screenshots on unmanaged devices. Here’s how it works
As more people work from home right now—the chance they access CVAD from a personal device increases, making App Protection worth considering. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2020
Remote work tools go from '0 to 100' in Corona
This city has turned to technology -- like Citrix virtual desktops -- to maintain services in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. CIO Chris McMasters discusses the lessons already learned. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Mar 2020
Citrix Synergy 2020 moves to online-only format. We’ll still have plenty of coverage as usual.
We’ll also be covering Okta Oktane online on April 1. Google Cloud Next has been pushed back. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2020
Citrix enacted remote work during China's coronavirus crisis
The new coronavirus has begun to affect how U.S. companies are thinking about remote work. In this Q&A, Citrix's James Singh talks about how the company faced this problem in China -- and made it work. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Mar 2020
Citrix: CVAD Current Release on-prem will no longer support cloud-hosted VDAs
Customers are advised to use Citrix Cloud or the CVAD LTSR. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Mar 2020
A look at Citrix Gateway vs. Citrix Gateway Service
The features and functionality of Citrix Gateway and Citrix Gateway Service products may be confusing. Jo Harder delves into the difference between the two, as well as reasons to choose one over the other. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2020
Bank grows with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops without growing IT
For more than a decade, Renasant Bank has partnered with Citrix to accommodate growth without a drastic IT staff increase. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2020
Citrix patches vulnerability as ransomware attacks emerge
Citrix rolls out more patches ahead of schedule for CVE-2019-19781, a directory traversal vulnerability that affects Citrix ADC, Gateway and SD-WAN WANOP products. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jan 2020
5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2020
Unpatched Citrix vulnerability expands as mitigations fall short
Citrix discovered another product affected by last month's vulnerability, while security researchers found an attacker blocking exploits of the vulnerability. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2020
Citrix's performance analytics service gets granular
Citrix says its new performance analytics service for its Virtual Apps and Desktops platform will better identify the root cause of performance issues. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2020
Citrix patches for ADC and Gateway flaw to begin rolling out next week
Citrix announced security fixes on the way one month after disclosing a vulnerability in its ADC and Gateway appliances, which has already seen preliminary attacks in the wild. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jan 2020
Citrix’s employee experience focus unfolds with Workspace intelligent experience at the center
It’s been a year since Citrix started pivoting toward general-purpose customers and acquired Sapho to be front and center of it. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2020
Citrix ADC vulnerability discovered, temporary fix released
A security firm said a Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway vulnerability could affect more than 80,000 companies. Immediate action was recommended, but the holidays might have complicated things. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
22 Nov 2019
VMware vs. Citrix: VDI security showdown
When it comes to VDI, Citrix and VMware are the two biggest players in the market. But which platform offers more security? Find out in this battle of security features: VMware vs. Citrix VDI. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2019
Citrix Cloud services: Ready for prime time?
With Citrix Cloud services accounting for nearly 20% of new licenses sold by Citrix, the service is becoming mainstream, but not everyone has hit the OK button. Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Oct 2019
All about the Citrix Chrome Transformation Assessment program – Podcast #143 (Special Edition)
Citrix Consulting is working with Chrome Enterprise to help get customers on Chrome OS. We talk about Chrome Enterprise, use cases, and this program. This episode is sponsored by Chrome Enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2019
4 unforeseen challenges of running VDI in the cloud
VDI in the cloud is different than an on-premises deployment, even if you take the lift-and-shift route. Here's what to expect during a transition to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2019
Navigate Office 365 licensing issues with VDI
Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2019
Follow Citrix VDI best practices for a successful deployment
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complicated product with a lot of different facets. Dig into these best practices to ensure a smooth deployment and management. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Aug 2019
Get to know Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR and CR
Determine the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR and CR, and understand why many customers are reluctant to make the switch from LTSR to CR. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Aug 2019
A technical review of Citrix Managed Desktops
Jo Harder discusses the new capabilities of Citrix Managed Desktops and compares with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, as well as presents a hands-on review. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2019
Citrix Managed Desktops close to GA release
Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
New Citrix COO talks future of Citrix services
In his first public interview as Citrix's first COO, Mark Schmitz discusses what the company's priorities are and how he hopes to grow their subscription products. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2019
How to optimize Citrix and Microsoft deployments for VDI
Citrix and Microsoft offer a variety of integrations to enhance their products. Find out what they are, and how organizations running VDI can take advantage of them. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Parallels Remote Application Server brings AI, 2FA to SMBs
Parallels added new capabilities to its Remote Application Server product, including better reporting and monitoring for management and easier access to daily applications. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
Browser OS could turn the browser into the new desktop
In this Q&A, VDC Research's Eric Klein explains why Chrome OS has jumped ahead of the market by providing a browser OS that addresses enterprise use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2019
Evaluate Citrix Cloud cost concerns and advantages
VDI in the cloud isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Here's how to weigh pros and cons, using Citrix Cloud as an example, before purchasing a cloud subscription. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2019
Windows virtual desktop software gets closer to public release
As a potential release date for Windows Virtual Desktop looms, Microsoft is making sure its most popular applications are optimized to run within a virtualized environment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2019
Why perceived Citrix Cloud costs may not align with reality
Citrix is encouraging its customers to move their VDI deployments to the cloud. But the company's marketing ploys don't often mention the real costs of moving to Citrix Cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2019
A technical introduction to Citrix Cloud Federated Authentication Service
Citrix just released Cloud-Enabled Federated Authentication Service (FAS) in Tech Preview. Jo Harder delves into federation to help you determine if and how this new feature may benefit you. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2019
Bring your own Citrix Gateway to Citrix Cloud...or not
Adding basic Citrix Gateway functionality to a Citrix Cloud implementation is literally a one-button option, but what about when you have more complex requirements? Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Citrix customers focus on products and support, not rumors
While acknowledging a sale is unlikely, one Citrix customer said he would expect a similar level of support and satisfaction with Citrix products even if it was. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
05 Jun 2019
Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
Citrix Cloud management adoption relies on integration, features
Before organizations adopt Citrix Cloud management for their virtual desktops and apps, they must familiarize themselves with the platform's strengths, newest features and limits. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 May 2019
An update on the Citrix Workspace Hub: Citrix is serious about their low-cost thin client
My first look at this thin client option left me feeling like it wasn’t an enterprise device, so let’s get an updated look at where it is nearly a year later. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
Indiana University virtualization pro talks VDI management
Stephanie Cox helped to create Indiana University's award-winning virtual environment for staff and students. Here, she discusses lessons learned and VDI management challenges. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
Cloud hosting may be the future, but on-premises hosting is the present
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
Citrix Managed Desktops simplifies cloud desktop delivery
Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
22 May 2019
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards winners
Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards in categories such as Application, Access and Content Security, and Digital Workspace, as well as who took home the Best of Show award. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2019
Micro apps, AI to power new version of Citrix Workspace
Citrix adds intelligence and micro apps to its Workspace product, bringing in capabilities from the Sapho acquisition to bolster Workspace and make it easier for end users. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 May 2019
The trouble with troubleshooting in Citrix Cloud
While much has been written about deploying Citrix Cloud, Jo Harder delves into how troubleshooting differs between on-prem and cloud deployments. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2019
Citrix SaaS products gain traction, a sign of IT's push to modernize
Citrix's quarterly earnings show an uptick in Workspace and subscription-based revenue. But not all the news was good, as CEO David Henshall also announced the CFO's resignation. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2019
10 Citrix Synergy 2019 sessions to attend
This year's Citrix Synergy in Atlanta will host a variety of sessions for attendees. Before you attend in May, craft a session schedule that fits your needs. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Reports of Citrix layoffs may be overblown
Citrix responded to a report of substantial layoffs that a few positions were eliminated during a marketing restructuring and that no leadership or C-level positions were affected. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Windows Virtual Desktop enters public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Mar 2019
Citrix Cloud identity features are still up in the air
We appreciate Citrix’s move towards identity, but there’s still a lot of manual work to do in many cases, which erodes some Citrix Cloud benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2019
Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards criteria and nomination form
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards are coming. Get to know the rules and criteria, and nominate a product for this year's awards using the form below. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2018
Citrix HDX marches on in release 1811
Citrix has made some updates to HDX in the latest release, and Jo Harder dissects the new features and explains the good and the not-so-good for admins and users. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2018
Get to know digital workspace software
VMware and Citrix workspace suites allow IT professionals to centralize end-user management while delivering a single access point for all of users' productivity resources. Continue Reading
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Quiz
28 Nov 2018
Pop quiz: Desktop virtualization certifications for Citrix and VMware
VMware and Citrix offer numerous certifications for their virtual desktop and app products. Test yourself on the different levels and types of certifications and what each one covers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2018
How VDI admins can earn VMware and Citrix certifications
Certifications from Citrix and VMware validate an IT professional's skills with respect to a certain program or tool, and they can help VDI pros improve their careers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Oct 2018
Citrix Workspace Hub: Labor of love; not a full-fledged thin client option
Not designed to be an actual competitor, but remains a good, low-cost option. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Sep 2018
What IT pros need to know about Citrix certifications
Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2018
VDI shops mull XenDesktop vs. Horizon as competition continues
Citrix still holds a large advantage in the desktop virtualization market, but several factors could allow VMware's market share to grow. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jul 2018
Are the protocol wars over? 2018 Edition, part 1: Current vendor landscape
Catch up on all the major remote display protocol players, including Teradici, Citrix, VMware, and others. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2018
Citrix Workspace App: What’s in the cloud & what’s on the client side?
Citrix Workspace App encompasses features from Receiver, ShareFile, StoreFront, NetScaler Gateway, Analytics, and more. Confused? Let’s dig in. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
NetScaler Gateway Service: Should you consider the bundled version or the upcoming SSO version?
Citrix currently offers bundled functionality to Cloud customers with their Virtual Apps and Desktops version and plans to sell a premium standalone option later. Let’s look at what each provides. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2018
Get the scoop on elastic application layers from Citrix
IT pros can use Citrix Elastic Layering to target apps to specific users. However, it's important to know when and where to use Elastic Layering, as well the potential problems. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2018
Six ways to simplify Citrix App Layering
App layering can deliver a lot of benefits to IT administrators, but only if they know how to keep management simple. Start by understanding ELMs and keeping Windows up to date. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2018
Citrix Analytics service brings hope for better security
As it becomes more difficult to monitor and secure applications and data, Citrix's security analytics platform is getting more attention from IT pros. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2018
Citrix NetScaler authentication methods help on-premises shops
In Citrix Synergy 2018 session, attendees learned about two ways to implement multifactor NetScaler authentication: Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Google ReCAPTCHA. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2018
Best practices for setting up Citrix Cloud services
Citrix Cloud enables organizations to host XenDesktop, XenApp and more in the cloud, but IT should first set up administration and Cloud Connectors and ensure high availability. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2018
Citrix Cloud services, CEO stability key to future success
Citrix's cloud-first approach drew mixed reactions from attendees at the annual Synergy conference, some of whom have concerns about cost and licensing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2018
So, what did you think of the show? (Citrix Synergy 2018 Edition)
My fast take after the first two days in Anaheim. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
09 May 2018
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards winners
Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards in categories such as Application, Access and Content Security, and Digital Workspace, as well as who took home the Best of Show award. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
17 Apr 2018
Citrix Synergy 2018 conference coverage
Citrix Synergy is May 8-10 in Anaheim, Calif. Stay up to date on all the news and analysis that comes out of the conference. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2018
Ten Citrix Synergy 2018 sessions to attend
Get a jump start on your Citrix Synergy planning with this rundown of 10 interesting sessions that explore Linux-based virtual desktops, scalability and planning, and more. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2018
XenApp 6.5 end of life spurs IT to rethink app delivery
A few factors come into play that may make a XenApp migration not as easy as it looks for some organizations. Planning and testing will help IT handle version 6.5 end of life. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
IT mulls multi-user Windows 10 as Server 2019 drops RDSH
Multi-user Windows 10 could replace RDSH, which isn't in the first Windows Server 2019 preview. The move has ramifications for app compatibility, XenApp and Windows licensing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Mar 2018
Are we there yet? An update on Citrix Workspace experience
Citrix is pushing a security message, and they have a lot of interesting components they could put together. But how far will they go, and will Citrix become an IDaaS? Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2018
Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards criteria and nomination form
Get to know the rules and criteria for this year's Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards below. The deadline to enter has passed. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2018
Published app monitoring helps IT see the complete picture
IT can use published application monitoring to gain insights into app-related performance issues. ControlUp, which recently added it, is one vendor that delivers these metrics. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Feb 2018
Where does Citrix Analytics fit, and where does it not fit?
Citrix Analytics service is on its way, but will its visibility be broad enough? Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Meltdown and Spectre patches hit XenApp performance especially hard
Organizations with VDI and RDSH will likely take a performance hit after patching Meltdown and Spectre, according to test results from Lakeside Software. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Citrix enables Nvidia vGPU live migration
Virtual desktop users are averse to downtime. A new capability from Citrix and Nvidia allows for live migration of vGPUs so VDI shops can keep graphics processing up and running. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Nov 2017
What Citrix VDI monitoring tools are built in?
XenApp and XenDesktop shops should use any of Citrix's four VDI monitoring tools to get better control over their deployments, user sessions and administrative changes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2017
Do you UDP your Citrix traffic with HDX Adaptive Transport?
HDX Adaptive Transport picks up where Framehawk left off, and can be the silver bullet to improving the user experience. Jo Harder explains why. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
25 May 2017
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2017 Awards winners
Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2017 Awards in categories such as New Technology and Desktop and Application Delivery, as well as who took home the Best of Show award. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Feb 2017
How does Citrix traffic cross the wire(less)? An overview of Citrix networking technologies.
Jo Harder takes us on a tour of ICA, Session Reliability, HDX, Framehawk, and Enlightened Data Transport. Continue Reading
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Guide
25 Oct 2016
A complete guide to XenApp and XenDesktop vs. Horizon
This comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of the desktop virtualization features that define the battle lines between Citrix's XenApp and XenDesktop and VMware's Horizon. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
28 Jul 2016
Four valuable Citrix HDX protocol features
Citrix HDX protocol allows VDI shops to deliver HD quality virtual desktops and apps to users. It combines data deduplication, mobile SDKs, USB redirection and more. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
26 May 2016
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2016 Awards winners
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2016 Awards recognize the best products on display at Citrix's annual user conference. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2016
Compare Citrix Provisioning Services and Machine Creation Services
One of the most important parts of setting up and managing a XenDesktop deployment is choosing which provisioning tool to use. Citrix provides one streaming option and another that creates VM clones. Continue Reading