XenDesktop 7 Features and Entitlements

Function
Applications are installed on or streamed to Windows servers in the datacenter and remotely displayed to users' desktops and devices.

Benefit
Deliver any Windows app to any device with high security; only screen updates, mouse clicks and keystrokes traverse the network.

Function
Applications are hosted on virtual desktops running Windows 7, XP, or Vista and then remotely displayed to users' physical or virtual desktops and devices.

Benefit
Eases Windows OS transitions and overcomes application compatibility challenges

Function
Applications are published via App-V, through XenDesktop server-based workers direct to end users

Benefit
Single place to package and deliver applications regardless of use case

Function
Multiple user sessions sharing a single, locked-down Windows Server environment running in the datacenter and accessing a core set of apps. 6-10X more desktops per host as compared to VDI

Benefit
Provides locked down, streamlined and standardized environment with a core set of applications. Designed for task workers using low intensity applications. Lowest TCO model

Function
Create, image, and update desktop images in the datacenter, then deliver them as a client-side VM to a XenClient enabled PC or laptop . Full offline use of a virtual desktop while maintaining the advantages of centralized, single-image management and synchronizes updates with the datacenter. Multiple VMs can be run locally in complete isolation.

Benefit
Extends the benefits of centralized, single-instance management to mobile workers who need to use their laptops offline.

Function
Leverages a single desktop OS image to create multiple thin-provisioned or streamed desktops. Optionally uses a Personal vDisk to maintain user application, profile and data differences that are not part of the base image for a persistent "personal" desktop replacing the need for most dedicated desktops.

Benefit
Scalable, easy to manage virtual desktop environment. Allows admins and users to install applications not included in the base image. Single image patch management and 65% less storage required as compared to dedicated desktops

Function
A single desktop virtual machine per user running on a host in the datacenter allowing users to access their own individual desktop apps and data, and make customizations through any device.

Benefit
Offers a persistent Windows desktop experience with maximum flexibility that can be securely delivered over any network to any device.

Function
Deploy a single desktop image to workstations and blade servers in the datacenter to run graphics-intensive 3D applications on native OS.

Benefit
Leverage benefits of HDX 3D Pro high performance WAN delivery of graphics intensive applications that run best on native OS.

Function
Virtual Desktop Agent is installed on a physical PC inside the corporate network and automatically provisioned as a managed service available to the authorized mobile users on any device.

Benefit
Get “anywhere access” desktop virtualization benefits instantly without the need to migrate desktops to the datacenter by leveraging existing physical PCs with secure, high-definition, internally brokered connections.

Function
Permits Windows apps local to the endpoint device to be seamless used within a virtual environment.

Benefit
Eliminates "double hops" when hosting apps separately from a virtual desktop. Also enables apps that rely on local hardware such as a DVD burner - optimizes cloud-based collaboration for apps like GoToMeeting, or Skype.

Function
Maintain user-specific application, profile and data that are not associated with base desktop image for a persistent "personal" desktop.

Benefit
Realize administrative benefits of centralized image management without restricting user personalization.

Function
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, MAC OSX (See Receiver download page)

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iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows 8 RT, and Microsoft Windows 8

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Thin clients running Linux or Microsoft Windows Embedded supported

Function
Receiver for Android, IOS, BlackBerry

Function
Zero client available from multiple vendors in the Citrix Ready Program

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Available from multiple vendors in the Citrix Ready Program

Function
Service automatically delivers the latest features and plug-ins for Citrix Receiver.

Benefit
Alleviates discrepancies in Receiver plug-in and feature versioning.  "Zero-touch" updates for users.

Function
Apps and desktops are rendered on the StoreFront server and displayed through an HTML5-enabled Web Browser.

Benefit
Access corporate apps or desktops from PCs and laptops that do not have the capability to download a native Receiver including public PCs or locked down devices owned by third parties.

Function
SDK allows IT organization to create new mobile applications and/or extend custom enterprise applications to take full advantage of the capabilities of any device including GPS, sensors, cameras and even buttons within the virtualized apps.

Benefit
Extend virtualized enterprise applications to leverage local smartphone and tablet device capabilities.

Function
Server or client-based rendering of multimedia content including Flash, Windows Media, and AVI multimedia playback over connections with as much as 300 ms of latency.

Benefit
Deliver rich multimedia applications with "like local PC" quality  without  increasing bandwidth investments and reducing server-side overhead.

Function
Bi-directional audio and video is delivered in real time, directly between endpoints to enable support for leading unified communications solutions from Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, and Citrix.

Benefit
Deliver real time applications with "like local PC" quality without having to increase bandwidth investments.

Function
H.264 standards-based super codec efficiently compresses server-side rendered video and graphics for hardware decode on mobile devices.

Benefit
Doubles frame rates on mobile devices while cutting network traffic as compared to software rendering. Extends the battery life of mobile devices and laptops.

Function
HDX provides a single streamed video instance to be viewed from multiple clients simultaneously.

Benefit
Permits a few, hundreds, or even thousands of users to view video content that may be rendered and transmitted just one time saving enormous bandwidth and datacenter resources for live video events, news channels, training programs and other content accessed my multiple users at once.

Function
Enables folders such as a user's unique "My Documents" and "Desktop" folders to map to a secure store in the datacenter instead of a local or other remote store.

Benefit
Secures corporate data by preventing data from being saved to a local device or other storage location.

Function
Connect and use several monitors simultaneously.

Benefit
Enables users to have their desktops and applications span across multiple monitors and screen layouts.

Function
Multi-tasking support for access to multiple apps at the same time on PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones.

Benefit
Allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously without constant opening and closing of apps.

Function
Optimizes the performance of graphics intensive 2D and 3D applications by leveraging both software and CPU hardware rendering to assist with compression and rendering of DirectX and RemoteFX based app.

Benefit
Deliver rich graphical applications without having to increase bandwidth investments.

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HDX 3D Pro uses advanced server-side GPU resources for  compression and rendering of latest OpenGL and DirectX professional graphics apps. GPU support includes both dedicated user and shared user workloads.

Benefit
Enables technical workers and power users to run professional graphics applications, which typically require more processing resources.

Function
Enables simple and seamless use of local resources, including USB peripherals, multiple monitors, USB headsets, webcams, smartphones, smartcards, scanners, and printers.

Benefit
Enable "like local PC" experience for users with broad array of peripheral types.

Function
Universal Print Driver and Print Server technology replaces the management of hundreds or thousands of network and local printers.

Benefit
Simplifies the management of print drivers on the Citrix host.

Function
Apps interact with device-specific features like popup keyboard when the user touches into a text entry field. Auto scrolling ensures that the text entry field is visible to the user and not covered up by the on screen keyboard, and auto zoom to make the picker controls and list boxes easier to use in Windows apps.

Benefit
Users are more productive when they can interact with their business apps in a similar manner as other tools on the device. No source code changes to the apps are required.

Function
Provides enhanced Windows desktop for tablets by reformatting Windows UI so Windows is touch friendly.

Benefit
Improves productivity ease of use of Windows on tablets.

Function
Leverages local webcam driver and compresses before transmitting data through HDX.

Benefit
Client-side webcam video compression reduces bandwidth requirements.

Function
Allow users to maintain their apps and desktops while roaming between networks and devices by leveraging NetScaler Gateway.

Benefit
Quickly reconnect to apps across any device for speed and convenience.

Function
Offers a simple, single place for workers to access Windows, web and SaaS applications. XenMobile licenses may be added for Web and SaaS SSO.

Benefit
Single point of access for users and single point of control for IT for Windows, web, SaaS and mobile apps.

Function
Citrix StoreFront delivers end user flexibility to select their own personalized Windows apps on one device and seamlessly gain single click access to the same set of apps on any device.

Benefit
Users only have to subscribe to their apps and desktops one time for all devices.

Function
Leveraging Citrix StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway, end users simply download the Receiver app, then enter their work email address to automatically configure client and app store settings.

Benefit
Users get up and running in seconds without needing to publish instructions or tie up the help-desk.

Function
Create highly scalable, manageable and agile virtual infrastructures with Citrix XenServer.

Benefit
Includes unique IntelliCache capability to cache common reads and writes to the hypervisor host instead of sending these commands back to central storage for reduced IOPS and storage costs.

Function
Supports Microsoft and VMware platforms

Benefit
Offers easy integration with your existing virtualization solution and the flexibility to expand or change your infrastructure at any time.

Function
Abstracts the cloud infrastructure of AWS and Citrix CloudPlatform into a single service that can dynamically provision workloads.

Benefit
May manually configure XenDesktop deployments on Cloud Management to abstract infrastructure from app and desktop layer. Dynamically expand by leveraging external cloud infrastructure

Function
Includes options for automated provisioning of both desktop and server virtual machines. Optimized for both storage capacity and I/O load.

Benefit
Simplifies deployment of virtual apps and desktops with single image management.

Function
Beyond image steaming, Citrix Provisioning Services includes advanced image management features including snapshots and rollbacks.

Benefit
Simplifies management of large deployments while reducing the cost and complexity of virtual storage.

Function
Beyond provisioning, Citrix Provisioning Services includes advanced image management features including snapshots and rollbacks.

Benefit
Simplifies management of large deployments while reducing the cost and complexity of virtual storage.

Function
Beyond provisioning, Citrix Provisioning Services includes advanced image management features including snapshots and rollbacks.

Benefit
Simplifies management of large deployments while reducing the cost and complexity of virtual storage.

Function
Redirect user “My Documents” folder to optional ShareFile cloud-based storage for secure mobility of user’s data. User’s may see their complete “My Documents” directory with folders and files in their optional ShareFile account, but data is only transported to the virtual desktop as needed to dramatically reduce storage requirements for synchronization and expedite login time.

Benefit
Deliver consistent access to user data across devices, while maintaining data security.

Function
Streams user profile settings on-demand rather than during the logon. Administrators can specify rules for downloading and caching large profile components in the background.

Benefit
Reduces logon time and accelerates application access time while avoiding profile conflicts and optimizing profile size by excluding portions that result in "profile bloat".

Function
Intelligent configuration wizards guide admins step by step through the configuration process with in-line error checking and online help. Configure profile management, personal vDisk and StoreFront services through intelligent deployment wizards.

Benefit
Reduces deployment times by as much as 80% by eliminating manual configuration errors.

Function
Leverages Citrix AppDNA technology to assess and remediate Windows apps for deployment in a hosted environment (Hosted-Shared Only).

Benefit
Saves 100's of man hours in testing and remediating apps for deployment, expedites deployment and reduces validation testing cycles.

Function
Set a "scope" of management functions against a defined admin "role" for fine-grained delegation and control.

Benefit
Permits large IT departments the ability to isolate the scope and role of admin functions by administrator for compliance and control.

Function
Enable logging of configuration changes and administrator activities to a central database.

Benefit
Enables IT to monitor and track configuration changes to their app & desktop delivery infrastructure. With integration with historical trending feature in Director, IT will also be able to more effectively and quickly conduct root cause analysis of how configuration changes may have affected the behavior of the system.

Function
Citrix EdgeSight is a performance and availability management solution that captures user experience data on users and resources and provides tools to analyze performance trends for proactive capacity planning and deployment optimization.

Benefit
Improve SLA performance by giving admins insight to user and environment behavior before a problem is occurring.

Function
Provides user experience data supplied by NetScaler Insight Manager integrated into the EdgeSight console to correlate user performance and identify when network issues are disrupting performance.

Benefit
Quickly isolate networking bottlenecks that may lead to poor user experience with long-term trending data and analytics.

Function
Desktop Director provides a detailed and intuitive overview of XenDesktop environments. It enables support and helpdesk teams to quickly and seamlessly perform crucial support tasks for their end users while at the same time monitoring and troubleshooting system issues before they become system-critical.

Benefit
Provides the help desk with a single console to monitor, troubleshoot and fix virtual.

Function
XenDesktop SDK integrates with your existing systems management infrastructure, so you can automate tasks, alerts and reports.

Benefit
Provides flexibility to leverage the management tools already in use.

Function
Manage virtual machine infrastructure including XenServer.

Benefit
A cost effective solution certified to scale to 2000 VMs per instance of SCVMM.

Function
Manage pooled VDI images and vDisk objects from System Center.  SCCM 2007 supports only dedicated VDI configurations.

Benefit
Leverage policy enforcement and reporting processes and tools provided in SCCM 2012.

Function
Delivered by Branch Repeater, offers complete visibility and control over your WAN link by identifying individual application traffic and enabling fine grained prioritization.

Benefit
Fine grain control over application delivery as well as prioritization control over ICA and non-ICA traffic to ensure SLAs are met.

Function
Branch Repeater client caching lets users share a common cache before it hits the network.

Benefit
Improves user experience at branch locations while increasing the number of users and reducing overall bandwidth.

Function
Tune WAN communications for optimal performance based on real-time network and traffic conditions through adaptive TCP flow control and multi-level compression techniques.

Benefit
Avoid costly WAN expansion by optimizing the connection through protocol tuning.

Function
Traffic prioritization delivered by splitting virtual desktop traffic into 5 different streams - real time interactive, background, bulk and RTP traffic.

Benefit
Allows IT to define rules that indicate which types of traffic receive highest priority.

Function
Delivers up to 20K apps or desktops per site managing multiple versions of Windows Server or Desktop OS with common management.

Benefit
Reduces management cost and complexity over multiple silos of deployment types while streamlining OS migrations as new OS version workloads can be added alongside previous versions.

Function
Provide for seamless and intelligent multi-site load balancing and failover with NetScaler Global Server load balancing features.

Benefit
Ensure users can always get to their desktop (NetScaler products sold-separately).

Function
Provide multi-level protection against failures for high availability and seamless failover. Proactively monitor XD services and automatically remove a failure to preserve availability.

Benefit
Integrated redundancy design to comply with internal SLAs.

Function
Allows for creation of system policies that manage server power consumption and make optimal use of server capacity during peak and off-peak hours.

Benefit
Automatically brings capacity online to maintain performance and user access and retires capacity when no longer needed.

Function
Provided by NetScaler Gateway, determine the appropriate level of access to grant to users based on their role, location, network and device through pre-configured policies. Includes NetScaler Gateway client access license. NetScaler Gateway appliance priced separately.

Benefit
Granular security policy enforcement.

Function
A full featured SSL VPN gives users access to any application or network resource. Includes NetScaler Gateway client access license. NetScaler Gateway appliance priced separately.

Benefit
Tight integration with Receiver for seamless UI.

Function
High performance, standards-based encrypted connectivity.

Benefit
Maintain security of HDX connection data in motion.

Function
Manages data flow so that only screen updates, mouse clicks and keystrokes - not data - traverse the network.

Benefit
Ensures that only authorized users can connect to XenDesktop.

Function
Secures desktop access with tokens and smartcard authentication solutions for added layers of security.

Benefit
Maximize the security of company IP and customer/patient records.