Citrix xendesktop is desktop virtualisation software that allows multiple users to access and run desktops installed at a centralised location, separate from the devices on which they are accessed. Reference architecture for mobile device and app management. Whether you are new to citrix or have been using the companys virtualization tools for years, small and large companies alike can benefit from the new architecture and the simplified management platform in xendesktop 7. Fma is a serviceoriented architecture that allows interoperability and management modularity across citrix technologies. In addition to the securebydesign capabilities within the citrix products, specific design and. Emc intrastructure for virtual desktops enabled by emc vnx. However, this document demonstrates a proven approach that simplifies the design and architecture and integrates all forms of virtual desktops, including the newest modalities available with a xendesktop 5 implementation. Desktop virtualization empower every user, every business 2. May 17, 2017 table 5 vmware horizon view software components and versions component version hypervisor vmware esxi 5. Xendesktop unable to find a working download for 5. Unification of both xenapp and xendesktop on a single architecture, easing the movement of users between multiple classes of physical and virtual platforms.
User layer the user layer defines the different user groups and how they access their desktops. Xenapp can still be purchased, but is now called xendesktop 7. Prior to this, all versions of xenapp used the companys independent management architecture ima. Mar 21, 2014 simply make the diagram into a stencil so simple and it works. Notable changes surrounding this xenapp architecture change and new features with xendesktop include. The following diagram depicts a typical hyperv architecture used to support xendesktop where separate hyperv clusters have been created to host the infrastructure servers and dedicated virtual. Obviously citrix is too complicated to put in a single visio diagram, im struggling coming up with a decent subset of diagrams to show whats needed and really struggling with keeping it neat. Fma is the underlying architecture which defines and allows interoperability and management modularity across citrix application and desktop virtualization technologies.
Hope the below diagram clarifies the whole architecture of xendesktop7. This illustration shows the key components in a typical deployment, which is called a site. Once logged in, you should be able to go to the downloads tab, filter by xendesktop, then product software. Citrix xendesktop is a dedicated software solution for configuring virtual environments. Windows desktops, apps and data asaservice for every user any device, anywhere access including user selfservice high definition user experience across any network application migration and lifecycle. Oct 11, 2014 citrix receiver previously known as citrix plugin and ica client is the software client that users use to access published applications and desktops on xenapp farms and servers. So when you download the visio stencil, the first two items will be the conceptual and detailed architecture diagrams. Controller verifies user authorization by performing a microsoft active directory query with the end users credentials. Delivery controller, youll first begin with a highlevel look at everything that makes a xendesktop deployment, the sum total of components that connect users to their applications and desktops. The question in regards to the article pertains to the following line. While virtualization can apply to several areas, including the virtualization of servers, storage, as well as networks, xendesktop is specifically designed for the configuration of virtual desktops. Nutanix reference architecture for citrix xendesktop.
Citrix uses a proprietary architecture called independent management architecture ima. Jan 25, 2016 however, the dissent from customers eventually forced citrix to release citrix virtual apps and desktop formerly citrix xendesktop and citrix virtual apps formerly citrix xenapp as two separate versions. Cisco solution for emc vspex end user computing for 500. With the previous version of xendesktop, we followed the modular approach to designing a scalable architecture. This document is the reference architecture of vdi deployments, which is enabled by vsan 6.
Adding to this complexity is the citrix xenapp architecture. If you have experience in xenapp or xendesktop, it should be easier for you understand. Jul 04, 2016 citrix xendesktop is desktop virtualisation software that allows multiple users to access and run desktops installed at a centralised location, separate from the devices on which they are accessed. Reference architecture for 500seat citrix xenapp 7. If you try this yourself, you will see that you get redirected to the xendesktop 7 trial. Hi people, i just wondering if the following deployment diagram is make sense and possible to be implemented as the vdi to server 50 remote users maximum not the whole company. Web interface passes the user credentials to the controller. Once the image is created with xentools and installed minus the vda agent, install the provisioning server target device software. Top 5 free best architecture software for architects. Steve parlee, moose logics director of engineering, in a white board discussion of the components required to build a xendesktop infrastructure. Aug 26, 2011 xendesktop and vsphere architecture overview. Although they are not exact equivalents, the following table helps map functional elements from xenapp 6. Xendesktop 5 reference architecture ask the architect. Jan 28, 2014 unification of both xenapp and xendesktop on a single architecture, easing the movement of users between multiple classes of physical and virtual platforms.
Emc infrastructure for virtual desktops enabled by emc vnx series fc, vmware vsphere 4. Solved xendesktop unable to find a working download for 5. Citrix receiver previously known as citrix plugin and ica client is the software client that users use to access published applications and desktops on xenapp farms and servers. We still recommend a 3layer model consisting of the control module desktop modules imaging module when you put. Citrix diagrams im in the middle of working on some citrix documentation and wanted to see if anyone had any links to some decent detailed citrix diagrams.
Xendesktop 5 logon process and communication flow is presented on figure 1 below. Edgesight performance management, edgesight network analysis machine catalog desktops and applications. However, the dissent from customers eventually forced citrix to release citrix virtual apps and desktop formerly citrix xendesktop and citrix virtual apps formerly citrix xenapp as two separate versions. The cisco unified computing system is the first converged data center platform that combines industrystandard, x86architecture servers with networking and storage access into a single converged system. Next, youll install delivery controller and the xenserver hypervisor. Components, features and use cases for xendesktop 7. Remote 20% or local 80% users assigned a hosted shared desktop 80%, a random pooled desktop 10% or a static pooled. In this second course out of seven, citrix xendesktop 7. Citrix receiver is available for almost any device and platform, such as for example android, ios and windows. Citrix xenapp architecture components investigation. These services allow it organizations to gain control over the proliferation of mobile devices in the enterprise. Citrix xendesktop vdi with dell storage sc4020 allflash. Once installed, shut down the vm and proceed to creating the vdisk file.
The nutanix reference architecture for citrix xendesktop validated by citrix engineers is a technical deep dive into architecting, designing, and managing citrix xendesktop deployments on. Example vdi solution architecture linkedin slideshare. Dec 09, 2010 with the previous version of xendesktop, we followed the modular approach to designing a scalable architecture. Wyse datacenter for citrix xendesktop reference architecture. Mar 01, 2011 the question in regards to the article pertains to the following line. With so many options, creating an allencompassing architecture could take years to design and implement. Fma replaces the independent management architecture ima used in xenapp 6. An addendum to this reference architecture document will provide additional details of deploying with these newer releases.
However, the newer versions of xenapp use a different architecture called flexcast management architecture fma. Table 5 vmware horizon view software components and versions component version hypervisor vmware esxi 5. The following diagram depicts a typical hyperv architecture used to support xendesktop where separate hyperv clusters have been created to host the. Xenapp is now a part of the xendesktop 7 product, and now uses the fma architecture used by xendesktop. This update combined xendesktop and xenapp into one application called xendesktop under the flex management architecture fma. However, this is often confused with a similar virtualization software solution. This is done to provide a common architecture and a unified management experience for both products. The item you are trying to access is restricted and requires additional permissions. Fma provides a platform for application delivery, mobility, services, flexible provisioning, and cloud management. Jun 27, 2014 whether you are new to citrix or have been using the companys virtualization tools for years, small and large companies alike can benefit from the new architecture and the simplified management platform in xendesktop 7. Xendesktop centralises the desktop lifecycle management in the data centre, which can reduce the costs of running a desktop by up to 40% while also.
Oct 16, 20 hi people, i just wondering if the following deployment diagram is make sense and possible to be implemented as the vdi to server 50 remote users maximum not the whole company. However, this is often confused with a similar virtualization software solution, citrix. The initial idea of using xd7 with xenapp is to be able to provide the users ability to work in case the head quarter. Simply make the diagram into a stencil so simple and it works. You may a student of architecture looking to enhance your skills by practising virtually it saves material as well as money. In unison with citrixs flexcast vision, appsense enables users to roam between all types of virtual and physical desktops, with consistent security and a personalized experience. Xendesktop vdi for small medium enterprise deployment.
This solution demonstrates the performance of virtual desktops enabled by vsan 6. Xenapp and xendesktop component architecture poster citrix vdi best practices for xenapp and xendesktop 7. The cisco and citrix components are described in more detail in the following pages. The solution architecture proposed for the deployment of the citrix xenapp 7. In this architecture, the following was attempted to be achieved.