Citrix Systems, Inc. is an American multinational corporation Provides server & desktop virtualization, networking & cloud computing technologies Used by more than 2,30,000 organizations worldwide Vision: ³A world where anyone can work and play from anywhere´
Desktop Virtualization
Separates PC desktop environment from physical machine using a client±server Allows users to access their desktops on any capable device Overall hardware expenses are diminished Improves data integrity of user information
Types of Products & Solutions
Desktop Server Network Cloud Computing
Desktop Solutions
Types of Desktop Solutions
XenDesktop XenApp XenClient
XenDesktop
Is a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution Delivers complete Windows desktop experience as an on-demand service to any user Accessibility from any location or device Centralized Data Control to ensure higher Securtiy
XenApp
Centralizing applications in the datacenter to reduce costs Controlling and encrypting access to data and applications to improve security Delivering applications ondemand to users anywhere
XenClient
Citrix XenClient extend the benefits of Desktop Virtualization to laptop users Provides new levels of flexibility, security and control Enables virtual desktops to run directly on client devices Available with XenDesktop Enterprise and Platinum editions
Technologies
Citrix Receiver Citrix Dazzle FlexCast HDX
Citrix Receiver
Is the first universal client for IT service delivery Is compatible with all types of PCs, Mac, Smartphones Is not bound to any one platform IT has complete control over security, performance and user experience
Citrix Dazzle
Storefront for application Self-service access to applications Reduces help desk calls, lowers operational costs, and increases user productivity Adding, updating, removing applications and IT services take few minutes
FlexCast & HDX Technologies
FlexCast delivers Virtual Desktops quickly & securely Windows application can be centralized & managed in datacenter & instantly delivered to virtual desktops HDX gives High Definition User experience Provides Network and performance optimizations
Virtual Desktops available with XenDesktop
Local VM
Streamed VHD Hosted VDI Hosted Shared
Working of Streamed VHD
User Authentication
Limitations of Citrix
Supports only two web browsers Must have citrix installed on the device to be used outside your office Requires Xenclient to work offline
Our Analysis on Citrix
Plays major role in business world Reduces overall hardware expenses Provides secure, reliable & flexible infrastructure Enables mobility and cost reduction