Getting Started with XenDesktop® 7.x

Deliver desktops and applications to your end users, anywhere, anytime, with XenDesktop® 7.xAbout This BookBuild a complete and secure XenDesktop 7 site from the ground upDiscover how to virtualize and deliver accessible desktops and applications to your end usersFull of clear, step-by-step instructions with screenshots, which will walk you through the entire process of XenDesktop site creationWho This Book Is ForIf you are a system administrator, consultant, or beginner who wants to implement and administer Citrix® XenDesktop® Sites, then this book is for you. Familiarity with virtualization of desktops and applications and datacenter concepts will be helpful. The ability to read network diagrams and understand servers, data flow, clients, devices, and the interworking of these pieces will be beneficial.Citrix®, Citrix Systems®, XenApp®, XenDesktop® and CloudPortal¢ are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/ or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.What You Will LearnCreate a completely functioning VDI implementationManage XenDesktop® using Studio, including machine catalogs, delivery groups, and Personal vDisksCustomize user sessions using policiesLearn how printing and USB redirection work and how to configure themExplore High Definition User Experience (HDX) and how it affects usabilityDeliver virtual applications with VM hosted appsPlug in to the different XenDesktop® services using the XenDesktop® SDKUse the Citrix® Receiver® to receive and run the virtual desktop on the client deviceManage and monitor XenDesktop® using Studio and DirectorSecure the XenDesktop® Site using the NetScaler GatewayBuild and deliver VDI from the cloudIn DetailCitrix® is an established name in today's Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) era by virtue of their desktop and application virtualization platforms, with the capability to assign applications and contents in a secure manner.Getting Started with XenDesktop® 7.x provides the best way to learn how to build your own virtual desktop and application Site. You may not have a lot of time to read the Citrix® documentation, or attend a class, so this step-by-step guide is distilled into fast, concise chapters to quickly lead you through all of the important information to get your XenDesktop® 7.x deployment done. Read more