Synopses & Reviews
Citrix has just released their new desktop virtualization product: XenDesktop 4. This is poised to be the industry leader as is works with all major virtualized servers and Microsoft is pushing this as the preferred partner for their Hyper-V server. With the current state of the economy, virtualization has growth more than analysts originally predicted and continues to grow as new cost-efficient products come to market. Citrix XenDesktop Implementation is aimed to specifically address how to implement a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution using Citrix XenDesktop. Aspects covered by this book include; Profile Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Disk Virtualization, Hypervisor integration, and lastly the Virtual Desktop Broker. Each chapter includes a Step-by-Step section, which gives the reader the ability to rapidly learn the skills required to implement a Citrix XenDesktop VDI solution.
Ideal one-stop handbook for implementing a Citrix XenDesktop virtual desktop solution.
Covers integration with VMware ESX/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V including System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and Citrix XenServer
Desktop Virtualization will grow to $1.1 billion by 2011 (IDC)
Review
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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
Synopsis
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.
- 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
Synopsis
Finally, a book to guide you through the tasks of implementing XenDesktop for your company. Citrix XenDesktop Implementation is aimed to specifically address how to implement a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution using Citrix XenDesktop. Experience with Citrix XenApp technologies is certainly beneficial, but not required. Aspects covered by this book include; Profile Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Disk Virtualization, Hypervisor integration, and lastly the Virtual Desktop Broker. Each chapter includes a Step-by-Step section, which gives you the ability to rapidly learn the skills required to implement a Citrix XenDesktop VDI solution. You will benefit from having all the information drawn together in a single, easy-to-follow instructional manual.
- 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
Synopsis
This text specifically addresses how to implement a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution using Citrix XenDesktop. Experience with Citrix XenApp technologies is certainly beneficial, but not required.
Synopsis
A comprehensive guide to implementing a VDI solution using Citrix XenDesktop 4
About the Author
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.
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installation of the Broker - Desktop Delivery Controller
Chapter 3 Configuring the Desktop Delivery Controller
Chapter 4 Installing the Virtual Desktop
Chapter 5 Desktop Delivery Controller - Advanced Configuration Settings
Chapter 6 Installation of the Citrix Provisioning Server
Chapter 7 Fundamental Configuration of the Citrix Provisioning Server
Chapter 8 Additional Provisioning Server Configuration Settings
Chapter 9 Using the Setup Wizard to Create Multiple Desktops
Chapter 10 Configure Citrix XenApp for Application Provisioning
Chapter 11 Integrating Virtual Applications into the Virtual Desktop
Chapter 12 Implementing Virtual Profiles into the Virtual Desktop
Chapter 13 Advanced XenDesktop Client Settings -Audio and Video and Peripherals
Appendix A