Mastering XenApp

Master the skills required to implement Citrix XenApp 7.6 to deploy a complete Citrix-hosted application from scratch About This Book Learn to implement and configure components of Citrix XenApp 7.6, which are XenServer, XenApp, Citrix License server, PVS, Storefront, Citrix Receiver, and Netscaler to secure WAN traffic Build the XenApp 7.6 environment independently and perform tests to make sure the components are working as expected for internal and external traffic Implement advanced tools in Citrix XenApp to build and manage a cost effective, secure, and high-performing application delivery infrastructure with this comprehensive guide Who This Book Is For This is book is for administrators who are currently managing the implemented environment and want to learn how to deploy the Citrix Hosted virtualization solution for the application in a windows server 2012 R2 environment. A reasonable knowledge and understanding of core XenApp elements and concepts used during virtualizing applications are assumed. What You Will Learn Understand how to set up Hypervisor, install the management console, configure the storage repository, and create a virtual machine on hypervisor Set up an Infrastructure component and explore ways to tune them up so that they can be used for Citrix environment Set up a Domain controller, DHCP, Certificate authority, and SQL server for static database for Citrix XenApp Validate the Citrix XenApp 7.6 solution to make sure components are communicating properly Manage the essential Citrix components Director, Licensing, and Policies with the Help of Citrix studio Optimize the behavior of an Application and share desktop via Policies Installing and configuring Citrix Provisioning services to deliver Citrix XenApp 7.6 virtual machines Secure the external Delivery of an application and shared desktop via netscaler to enjoy mobility In Detail Citrix XenApp is one of the leading pieces of Application delivery software that delivers Windows compatible apps to users on any device, anywhere. Citrix XenApp also gives administrators the ability to manage and control the freedom of mobility by increasing the security and saving costs at the same time. This book will provide you with all the knowledge required to successfully deploy and master a complete Citrix hosted application. First, it will cover essential concepts of the architecture of XenApp. You will then learn how to set up Hypervisor and how to set up Infrastructure components. Next you will learn how to Set up Citrix Components, XenApp resources, PVS, and Netscaler. We will further look at how to prepare the environment for Rollout. Additionally, you will learn how to configure the Citrix components such as Citrix Director. Moreover, you'll learn about shared desktop for delivery to end users and the application of policies for effective and secure delivery. Finally, you will learn how to implement provisioning services for a Citrix XenApp 7.6 environment. Style and approach This book is based on a course outline and hence takes a very practical approach so you will understand how to implement the components of XenApp in a production environment. Complemented with many best practices and troubleshooting concepts of XenApp, this book will help you master XenApp swiftly.