Mastering XenApp®

Mastering XenApp®

<p><b>Master the skills required to implement Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 to deploy a complete Citrix®-hosted application from scratch</b></p><h2>About This Book</h2><ul><li>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</li><li>Build the XenApp® 7.6 environment independently and perform tests to make sure the components are working as expected for internal and external traffic</li><li>Implement advanced tools in Citrix® XenApp® to build and manage a cost effective, secure, and high-performing application delivery infrastructure with this comprehensive guide</li></ul><h2>Who This Book Is For</h2><p>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.</p><h2>What You Will Learn</h2><ul><li>Understand how to set up Hypervisor, install the management console, configure the storage repository, and create a virtual machine on hypervisor</li><li>Set up an Infrastructure component and explore ways to tune them up so that they can be used for Citrix® environment</li><li>Set up a Domain controller, DHCP, Certificate authority, and SQL server for static database for Citrix® XenApp®</li><li>Validate the Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 solution to make sure components are communicating properly</li><li>Manage the essential Citrix® components – Director, Licensing, and Policies with the Help of Citrix® studio</li><li>Optimize the behavior of an Application and share desktop via Policies</li><li>Installing and configuring Citrix® Provisioning services to deliver Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 virtual machines</li><li>Secure the external Delivery of an application and shared desktop via netscaler to enjoy mobility</li></ul><h2>In Detail</h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Style and approach</h2><p>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.</p>