• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services
• Session Virtualization and VDI • Microsoft RemoteFX
• Citrix XenApp 6 on Remote Desktop Services • Extending the Microsoft platform • New features in XenApp 6 • The Top 10
RD Web Access
RD Gateway RD Connection
Broker
Active Directory®
Licensing Server
RD Virtualization
Host
RD Session Host
RD Client
RAD
Connections
App-V for RDS
App-V for RDS
Session Virtualization
Challenges:
• Remote Desktop server
siloing
• Server under-utilization
Solution: Enable any applications
to run side-by-side on
any server simultaneously
Case Study: Russell Investment Group
• Consolidated servers by
over 40%
Low cost image of
management
Best user density
Limited desktop
personalization
Good compatibility
for legacy apps
Medium cost image of
management
Good user density
Better personalization
than sessions
Better compatibility for
legacy apps
High cost image of
management
Good user density
Best desktop
personalization
Better compatibility for
legacy apps
Session Virtualization Virtual Desktop Pools Personal Virtual
Desktops
Customers will mix & match options - based on end user needs
Full-Fidelity User
Experience
Session Virtualization & VDI –
An Integrated Solution Remote Application
Access
Hyper-V™ support for
virtual desktops
Basic inbox connection
broker
Single discovery and
publishing infrastructure
RemoteApp & Desktop
Connection
RemoteApp & Desktop
Web Access
RD Gateway security
improvements
True multiple
monitor support
Multimedia support
& bidirectional audio
Enhanced bitmap
acceleration
Platform & Management Enhancements New API, Connection Broker Extensibility,
Windows PowerShell™ Support, Best Practices Analyzer
Description
• Rich, local-like end user experience for server-hosted desktops and applications over the LAN
• Hardware graphics acceleration and virtual GPU
• Platform capability designed to enable partner solutions such as Citrix XenDesktop and HDX
Benefits
• Increase user productivity with full-fidelity remote user experience
• Supports broad range of client devices including low-cost thin clients
• Works with VDI and higher-density session virtualization
NEW in WS08 R2
SP1
• Content independent intercept & rendering
• Single GPU for multiple Hyper-V guests
• CODEC designed for text and image content
• Single CODEC for VDI and RDS sessions
• HW and software manifestations by design
• Screen deltas sent to client
based on network and client
availability
• Utilizes CPU/GPU parallelism
• Allows for light-weight client
devices
Differentiating Innovation
• Install and maintain applications once in the datacenter, not on every desktop
• Enable flexible work scenarios such as hot-desking and work from home
• Deploy applications to devices that can’t run them natively, or that require hardware upgrades to run them
• Keep data safe in the datacenter to help eliminate the risk of laptop data theft
• Help simplify the burden of regulatory compliance with centralized tracking
• Quickly connect remote workers with a full desktop or the critical applications they need from a Web page
• Provide users with secure access to remote applications from outside the corporate network
Help Secure Data and
Applications
Accelerate Desktop and Application Deployment
Increase Remote Worker
Efficiency
Citrix XenApp 6 on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
Stability Extensibility Connectivity Security
Windows Server increases the breadth of the solution
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Citrix XenApp
On-Demand Application Delivery
Self-Service
Applications
Any
Device
Anywhere
High
Definition
Experience
Secure
by
Design
Enterprise
Class
Scalability
Microsoft Windows Server Remote Desktop Services
Presentation Virtualization Platform
Single
Instance
Management
Self-Service Applications
Any Device, Anywhere
Enterprise-class Infrastructure
• Comprehensive load management
• >1,000 server scalability
• Simplified Graphic Workflow development Environment
• Centralized Client Plug-in Management
• Delegated Administration
• Administrative Logging
• Advanced Server Health Monitoring
• Integration with Desired Configuration Management
• Integration with Multiple 3rd Party Management Systems
• Centralized Resource Monitoring
• Application Performance Monitoring
• Custom Branding Support in Web Interface
• Broad Server Platform Support for Web Services
• Support for Novell® eDirectory
• Policy-Based Control of Bandwidth Usage
• Policy-Based Control of Audio
• Policy-Based Control of TWAIN Device Support
• Policy-Based Control of Application Deliveryt
• Comprehensive Server Configuration
• Zone Preference and Failover
• Broad Database Engine Support
• Preferential Load Distribution
• Virtual Memory Optimizations
Secure by Design
• Application password management
• Session recording and activity logging
• Centralized Access Policies
• Adaptive User Access
• Active Directory Federation Services Support
• Anonymous Access
Integrated SSL VPN
Single Instance Management
• Content publishing
• Centralized Publishing
• Single Image Provisioning
• Single, Auto-updating client
• Unified Application Delivery
• Application Scheduling
• Proactive Performance Monitoring
• User Self-Provisioning
• Retention of Printer Properties
• Controlled Security Rights for Client Printers
• Client Printer Provisioning
• Network Printer Provisioning
• Generic Universal Print Driver
• Driver Replication
• Driver Compatibility Control
• Printer Bandwidth Limit
• Print Traffic Routing
• SmoothRoaming
• Server to Client URL redirection
• Microsoft ActiveSync® Support
• Scanner Support
• Profile Management
• Click-To-Call
• Application Folder Management
• Automatic Reconnection
• Disconnect or Close All Applications
• User Controlled Network Optimizations
• Priority Packet Tagging
• High-Latency Network Support
• Web Browser Performance Optimizations
• Adobe® Flash® Performance Optimizations
• WAN Performance Optimizations
• Session Reliability
• Graphics Display Optimizations
High Definition Experience
• Heterogeneous Client Support
Joint Collaboration Agreement
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•Microsoft RemoteFX in Windows
Server 2008 R2 SP1 enables a
local-like, rich experience for
virtual desktops
• Receiver for
Windows, MAC
& Linux
• Smartphone support • iPhone • iPad • Android • Windows Mobile
• New plug-ins • Single sign-on • WAN acceleration • EasyCall voice services • Microsoft App-V
• Dazzle self-
service
storefront for
PC and Mac
• Microsoft App-
V integration
• Built for WS08 R2
• Simple, fast
product
installation
• Single, intuitive
app management
console
• Seamless
Microsoft
management
integration
• HDX RealTime
collaboration for
OCS and VoIP
softphones
• HDX RealTime
CD quality audio
• HDX Plug ‘n Play
for Windows
portable
USB devices
Access on-demand apps from any device from a single universal client
Description
• Universal client support for Mac operating systems
Benefits
• Enables simple and intuitive access to Windows applications from a Mac
• Allows people the ability to easily choose from where and how they work
• Gives IT control of cost, performance, and availability of IT services – delivered securely over the network
Universal SmartPhone support Easy and secure access to apps from any mobile platform
Self-service enterprise app store Easy-to-use interface for subscribing to applications from your Mac
Microsoft App-V integration Flexible option for application delivery
Description
• Publish App-V packages directly from XenApp AppCenter
• Manage App-V client plug-in using Citrix Receiver
• Subscribe to App-V packages using Citrix Dazzle
• App-V and other XenApp delivered application types can interact and share data
Benefits
• Delivers Citrix or Microsoft virtual applications from a single point of management
HDX RealTime collaboration Collaborate in real-time to improve productivity
Description
• Real-time audio and video collaboration using Microsoft Office Communicator (OCS) and VoIP softphones
• WebCam support for Windows portable devices
Benefits
• Enables users to communicate and collaborate easily in different locations or time zones using a range of different communication options
• Increases telecommunications cost efficiency and employee productivity
HDX RealTime audio Higher quality audio at lower bandwidth
Description
• Enhanced audio codec’s reduce bandwidth consumption of audio streams
• Improved audio quality for VoIP softphones with echo cancellation
Benefits
• Provides users high performance, CD quality audio
• Consumes 90% less bandwidth for audio streams
HDX Plug-n-Play Seamless access to USB devices and compatibility for graphics apps
Description
• Dynamic plug-n-play access to Windows portable USB devices such as POS devices, 3D mice, webcams, headsets, microphones, digital cameras, scanners
• Enhanced color and monitor support for apps that
require multiple monitors and 32-bit color depth
• SmartCard support for Windows 7 client devices
Benefits
• Enables seamless access to Windows portables USB devices and peripherals
• Improves compatibility for graphic-dependent applications
Built for Windows Server 2008 R2 Easier management, improved performance
Description
• Purpose-built on Windows Server 2008 R2
Benefits
• Simplifies provisioning and automation
• Reduces power consumption across your entire farm
• Simplifies management of complex RDS environments
• Verified to scale out to 1,000 servers and over 100,000 sessions within a single XenApp farm
Simple product installation Install XenApp in half the time
Description
• Automated pre-requisite install
• Zero-configuration install
• Role-based set up wizards
Benefits
• Reduces deployment time and complexity
• Leverages group policies to automate configuration scenarios
• Simplifies creating or provisioning of virtual images
Worker groups
• Assign policies to
worker groups
• Publish apps to
worker groups
• Configure new
servers in seconds
with simple drag-
and-drop
• Eliminate
configuration drift
and human error
Integrated
policy controls
• Configure session,
server, user,
device, load and
printing policies
in one console
• Console extension
also accessible via
Group Policy
Editor
Seamless Microsoft management integration Streamline management and improve efficiency
Description
• Policy based management of XenApp through Group Policy extensions
• Automated management workflows with new PowerShell 2.0 commands
Benefits
• Enables fast app rollout and management with seamless Active Directory integration
• Reduces administrative effort of automating management tasks
• Delivers virtual applications through Microsoft System Center*
* Coming 1H’10
• Management Pack for SCOM
• Provides monitoring, alerts and knowledge for XenApp
• Integrated in the SCOM console
• Included at no charge
• Citrix Connector for ConfigMgr
• Enables autonomous application install and server updates
• Zero downtime for maintenance
• Publish XenApp desktops and applications from ConfigMgr console
• Manage multiple XenApp farms from a single ConfigMgr console
http://www.citrix.com/xenapponwindowsserver2008
Available now
Created by Microsoft and Citrix
Includes analysis of application virtualization capabilities: App-V
Stability Extensibility Connectivity Security
Windows Server increases the breadth of the solution
Xen
Ap
p d
rives d
ep
th o
f A
pp
Deli
very
Citrix XenApp
On-Demand Application Delivery
Self-Service
Applications
Any
Device
Anywhere
High
Definition
Experience
Secure
by
Design
Enterprise
Class
Scalability
Microsoft Windows Server Remote Desktop Services
Presentation Virtualization Platform
Single
Instance
Management
• More cost effective
management
• Simplified complexity and scale
• Increased user acceptance
• Proven solution
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services • http://www.microsoft.com/rds
• Microsoft VDI • http://www.microsoft.com/vdi
• Citrix XenApp • http://www.citrix.com/xenapp
• Citrix XenApp on Remote Desktop Services: Feature Analysis
• http://www.citrix.com/xenapponwindowsserver2008
• Citrix XenApp 6 Tech Talk Series • http://community.citrix.com/display/ocb/2010/03/14/New+Citrix+XenApp+Tech
+Talk+Series+released!
RemoteFX-Enabled Clients
RD Virtualization
Host
RemoteFX HW
Encoder
RemoteFX-Enabled Hosts
RemoteFX Encoder/Decoder
GPU
RD Virtualization
Host
RemoteFX SW
Encoder
RD Session Host
RemoteFX HW
Encoder
RD Session Host
RemoteFX SW
Encoder