Synopses & Reviews
PLAN, INSTALL, CONFIGURE, SECURE, OPTIMIZE AND TROUBLESHOOT!Citrix MetaFrame is the de facto standard for hosting and delivering applications from Windows-based servers. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 is optimized for performance under Windows Server 2003, particularly Terminal Services. This book covers all the topics needed to plan, design, and implement a reliable, scalable server-based computing solution in a Citrix/Windows 2003 environment. Whether you are building thin client environments for disaster recovery purposes or rolling Citrix MetaFrame out as the network model for the day-to-day activities of the company, you will find this book to be a great resource. It offers advice and direction on optimization, redundancy, troubleshooting, and scalability together with disaster recovery and business continuity planning and implementation.Incorporate Terminal Services' New Features Improvements to RDP, RDC, and Microsoft's Security Initiative will have a positive impact on your Citrix deployment.Determine Whether to Scale Up or Scale OutOn paper, vertical scaling seems the way to go. Why does horizontal scaling usually win the day?Map an Upgrade StrategyCreate a Quality Assurance environment, a plan for user downtime, and a rollback path if things go wrong.Troubleshoot Installation ProblemsUnderstand how media, drives, network connectivity, system BIOS, and answer files can hang your install.Understand Your Device and Client OptionsCitrix provides ICA clients for virtually every platform and device on the market; which should you use?Secure Communications between Presentation Server and ClientsSecure remote access methods include Secure ICA, SSL Relay, VPN, and CitrixSecure Gateway.Deploy Password ManagerAccount for system requirements, GINA chaining, and .Net Framework considerations.Secure the Presentation Server FarmIntegrate virus protection, IDS, IPS, and firewall solutions with MetaFrame's built-in security features.Configure the GPMCMicrosoft's new unified Group Policy Model makes it possible to view and manage all GPOs across a domain, organizational unit, or site. Contents Include: Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Terminal ServicesIntroduction to Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0Installation Planning and RequirementsUpgrade and Migration Strategies for Citrix MetaFrameInstalling and Configuring Your Windows 2003 ServerInstalling and Configuring MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0Client ConfigurationPrintingNetwork and Firewall ConfigurationCitrix MetaFrame Password ManagerSecurity and Load ManagementConfiguring Policies (Group Policy and Citrix Policies)Server Cloning and Other Disaster Recovery TechniquesDay-to-Day AdministrationTroubleshooting and HelpdeskNetwork Management and Resource MonitoringMetaFrame Access Suite Licensing
Synopsis
Almost 100% of all Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies use Citrix. This book covers the new release to Citrix MetaFrame and how companies can deploy it in their disaster recovery plans.
Server Based Computing has been established as a solid networking model for any size business. Why? Because it guarantees cost savings, fast deployment, scalability, performance, security and fast recoverability. Think "mainframe," but updated, pretty, shiny, and effective! Server based computing is the mainframe with a vengeance. Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame offer the advantages of the old mainframe coupled with the benefits, gadgets, and appeal of the personal computer.
* Manage applications from a central location and access them from anywhere
* Build scalable, flexible, and secure access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of your network
* The first book that covers Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services
Synopsis
Almost 100% of all Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies use Citrix. Deploying Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 with Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services covers the new release to Citrix MetaFrame and how companies can deploy it in their disaster recovery plans.
Server Based Computing has been established as a solid networking model for any size business. Why? Because it guarantees cost savings, fast deployment, scalability, performance, security and fast recoverability. Think -mainframe, - but updated, pretty, shiny, and effective Server based computing is the mainframe with a vengeance. Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame offer the advantages of the old mainframe coupled with the benefits, gadgets, and appeal of the personal computer.
- Manage applications from a central location and access them from anywhere
- Build scalable, flexible, and secure access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of your network
- The first book that covers Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services
Synopsis
Citrix MetaFrame has become the de-facto standard for hosting and delivering applications from Windows-based servers. The most recent release, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0, is optimized for performance under Windows Server 2003, particularly Terminal Services. This book covers all the topics needed to plan, design, and implement a reliable, scalable Server Based Computing Solution in a Citrix/Windows 2003 environment. Whether you are building Thin Client environments for disaster recovery purposes or rolling it out as the network model for the day-to-day activities of the company, you will find this book to be a great resource. It offers advice and direction on optimization, redundancy, troubleshooting and scalability together with disaster recovery and business continuity planning and implementation.
Synopsis
PLAN, INSTALL, CONFIGURE, SECURE, OPTIMIZE AND TROUBLESHOOT!Citrix MetaFrame is the de facto standard for hosting and delivering applications from Windows-based servers. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 is optimized
Table of Contents
Part I: - Server Based Computing Overview ; Microsoft Widows Server 2003 Terminal Services ; Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 ; TS Network Architecture ; Part II: - Design and Architecture ; Project Planning ; Migration Strategies from Windows 2000 and MF XP 1.0 Licensing ; Part III: - Implementing TS and MPS 3.0 ; Installing and configuring Windows Server 2003 TS ; Installing and configuring MPS 3.0 ; Managing your Environment ; Securing your environment ; The Client Environment ; Printing ; Web Computing with TS and MPS 3.0 ; Configuring Policies (Group Policy and Citrix Policies) ; Citrix Password Manager ; Network and Firewall Configuration ; Part VI: Disaster Recovery ; Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ; Cloning TS and MPS 3.0 Servers ; Part V: - Day to day administration ; Day to day administration ; Troubleshooting and helpdesk ; Network Management and Resource Monitoring