Citrix Migrate and Monitor Desktops and Applications using Microsoft System Center 2012 Patrick Carey Prasanna Padmanabhan Bogdan Viher IMB293 Data and Application Management Physical amp Virtual Centralized and Distributed ID: 535739
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What’s Next from CitrixMigrate and Monitor Desktops and Applications using Microsoft System Center 2012
Patrick CareyPrasanna PadmanabhanBogdan Viher
IM-B293Slide3
Data and Application Management
Physical & Virtual (Centralized and Distributed)
Desktop & mobile device Management
Corporate PCs & personal PCs/devices
Portable DevicesUnified management and security
User-centric desktop deliveryData & ApplicationsOffline Mobile User Productivity
Helpdesk ToolsDisaster RecoverySecure user access from any device
Enabling flexible workstylesAdapt to change readilySavings with increased efficiency
A Comprehensive Desktop Strategy
On-demand Apps
Business Continuity
End-To-End
Management
Security and Data Protection
Anywhere Access
for UsersSlide4
Integrated managementFor mixed devices, platforms and use cases
Microsoft
Strengths
Market leader for desktops
Hypervisor optimized for VDI
End to end user-centric management
User State Virtualization
Application VirtualizationOS Virtualization
Server
HostedSessions
Client
HostedCitrix StrengthsMarket leader for virtual desktopsBest user experience with HDX
Windows desktops and apps on any deviceSlide5
From system centric to user centric
How can I get
App
X
to User Y?
Empowering usersSelf-service ITConsumerization of IT
User-device affinityWorkforce mobilitySlide6
New virtual desktop attributesSlide7
Unique Machine IDs for shared image desktops
Shared image virtual desktops register uniquely with ConfigMgrMachine IDs persist across VM rebootsProvides accurate inventory info for shared image desktopsSlide8
Update control for shared image desktopsSlide9
Virtualization Host
Stop VM
101101001011010
Start VM
MyUpdateVM
Updated shared images from SCCM
SCCM Agent
MyDisk.vhd
vDisk Store
PVS Client
Provisioning Services
UpdateServer
MyDisk.1.avhdPackageXYZ to MyUpdateVMStart Update
Package XYZPackage XYZ© 2011 Citrix Systems, Inc. – All rights reservedSlide10
From system centric to user centric
Evolution of Configuration Manager and the XenApp Connector
1994-2003 2007 2009 2010-2011 2012-2013
Project Titan
XenApp Connector for SCCM 2007 R2. Shipped as part of XenApp 6.
Project Atlas
XenApp Connector for SCCM 2007 R2 and R3. Shipped as part of XenApp 6.5.
Project Thor
XenApp 6.5 Connector for System Center 2012 (SP1)
Configuration ManagerSlide11
XenApp Connector for SCCMExtends System Center reach to new users, devices, and locations
Windows Devices
In the Office
XenApp
Connector
Any Device
Any LocationSlide12
What does the Connector do for you?
Leverages
all existing infrastructure, skills, and process investments in XenApp and SCCM
Unifies
management of application deployments via XenApp alongside MSI, App-V and CAB in SCCM
Improves
service levels for XenApp by gracefully orchestrating software distribution on servers, eliminating user downtime
Extends
the admin’s ability to deliver any app to any user on any device via ReceiverSlide13
New Configuration Manager Features in 2012
User-centric administration
Role-based access
Retirement
SupersedenceDependency RequirementsApplication Catalog
SCCM ConsoleSCCM Agent extensibleWunderbarx64 only
User-device affinitySmartphone supportAutomatic Deployment RulesIdle Policy Mode
Site ModeSite-to-site communication with SQL ReplicationUser and device collections
Deployment Types
Updated DP roleSlide14
“How do I deliver
App X
to
User Y
?”Slide15
software
File system
Registry Key
Script
OS
Active Directory OU
Assembly/DLL
OS Language
Deployment Types (DT)
Application
Adobe
Reader
XenApp
App-V
MSIMobile .CABif
then delivertousing
>40 GB
Primary device
hardware
Laptop vs
Desktop
# of CPUs
Tablet or not
X64 vs x32
Disk space
How much RAM?
Tony
< 512MB
&
Deployment TypesSlide16
SCCM Application Catalog
Self-service portal for app subscriptionSlide17
2
3
1
Create Application
Create MSI DT
Create AppV DT
or
Create XenAppDT
Create Deployment:
Targeting User Collections
Create Deployment: Targeting XenApp Server Collection
Deploying the XenApp Connector
Three easy stepsSlide18
App-V DT
XenApp DT
XenApp farm
Using App-V with the XenApp Connector
App-V 4.6 works but with App-V 5 you get more
Better VDI Awareness
No more 4GB package size limit
Apps run in shared “bubble” via Connection Groups
Apps run in a sandbox but not isolated from OS
Icons, FTAs, etc. workSlide19
4
3
2
1
SCCM Site Server/DP
XenApp 6.5 workers
XenApp 6.5 Controller
Tony
Citrix
SCCM Client Handler + Receiver
Citrix SCCM Agent
Service
Connector
SCCM Admin
PCM
Server
< , , , >
App deployment flow
“When Tony is using his primary PC deliver Adobe Reader by MSI. Otherwise, deliver it via XenApp.”
“I need to read this PDF document at the kiosk PC in the conference room I’m.”
Citrix SCCM console plugin creates XenApp publication & DT parameters
1
Citrix SCCM agent orchestrates app installation on XenApp servers
2
XenApp Connector performs publishing of app to Tony
3
Tony subscribes from SCCM catalog (invokes XenApp DT Client & Receiver)
4
Reader icon placed on start menu. When clicked, app delivered by XenApp
5Slide20
PVS XenApp master image updated with needed OS & App updates
1
Citrix SCCM Agent Service orchestrates graceful reboot sequence
2
SCCM Admin configures DT rules; Connector publishes app to Tony
3
Tony subscribes via AppCatalog; apps delivered by XenApp & Receiver
4
3
Stream
XenApp
6.5 workers
< , , , , >
XenApp Connector with PVS Streaming
SCCM Admin
PVS Server
Citrix SCCM Agent
Service
XenApp 6.5 Controller
Connector
Tony
PCM
Server
Citrix
SCCM Client Handler + ReceiverSlide21
Personal
iPad
Company laptop
Primary desktop
App
DT1
DT2
DT3
Demo scenario
Delivering the best user experience across
devices
Primary
DeviceSlide22
DemonstrationDelivering the best user experience across devicesSlide23
Monitoring Citrix with SCOM andComTrade Management PacksSlide24
Established in 1990 in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stable company with over 1000+ skilled experts
International presence
Developing Citrix monitoring solutions since 2002
Citrix, Microsoft, and
ComTrade
About ComTradecitrix.com/comtrade
citrixandmicrosoft.com/NextGenVDI.aspxSlide25
ComTrade Management Pack Suite For Citrix
Citrix MP Suite
XenApp
MP
Web Interface
MP
Provisioning Services MPXenServerMP
Finalist
CloudPortal
Services Mgr. MP*
XenDesktop
MPFinalistNetScalerMP*
* Availability Q2 / 2013Slide26
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Launch web
browser
Logon to Web InterfaceSee available desktops & apps
Launch desktop / appUse desktop / appClose the desktop / app
User Interaction with Citrix
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScalerSlide27
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Key Challenges Around NetScaler
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
NetScaler
HW health (voltage, fan, SMART)
OS health (CPU, memory, disk)
Packet retransmission
s
Configuration not backed up
Certificate expirationsSlide28
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Key Challenges Around Web Interface
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
NetScaler
Web Interface
Failed logons
Slow logons
Failing back-end infrastructureSlide29
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Key Challenges Around XenDesktop
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
NetScaler
Web Interface
XenDesktop Controllers
Failed desktop registrations
Lack of ready desktops
Connectivity to infrastructureSlide30
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Key Challenges Around XenApp
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
NetScaler
Web Interface
XenDesktop Controllers
XenApp Servers
Slow of failed user logons
Bad responsiveness
Misbehaving applications
Connectivity to infrastructureSlide31
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
Key Challenges Around XenServer
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
NetScaler
Web Interface
XenDesktop Controllers
XenApp Servers
XenServer Hosting
Overloaded servers
Overloaded VMs
Unavailable infrastructureSlide32
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
NetScaler
Web Interface
XenDesktop ControllersXenApp ServersXenServer HostingProvisioning ServicesInaccessible Stores with vDisks
Streaming unhealthyLack of device write cache spaceKey Challenges Around Provisioning Services
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScalerSlide33
keystrokes,
mouse-moves screen updates, HDX
0010001100110
End-to-end Citrix Oversight
Desktop Hosting
XenDesktop
Controllers
DB,
Data Store
XenApp
Servers
Web Interface
License
Server
Provisioning
Servers
NetScaler
Infrastructure and
end-user experience monitoringSlide34
DemonstrationMonitoring Citrix with SCOM and ComTradeSlide35
Why ComTrade?
Well balanced feature set:
bringing together end-user experience as well as infrastructure monitoring in one single package
Breadth
and depth of solution: Citrix MP Suite for Citrix provides complete coverage of your Citrix estate with deep monitoring capabilitiesEnd-to-end service management: integrating Citrix management information with that of the rest of business applications and infrastructure allows for a true end-to-end service management and keeps operations costs
downConsolidating Monitoring around SCOM Makes SenseSlide36
citrixandmicrosoft.com/NextGenVDI.aspx
citrix.com/
comtradeSlide37
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