XenDesktop Desktop Virtualization Overview
XenDesktop makes virtual desktops a mainstream reality for
hundreds of millions of corporate employees for the first time
ever. Unlike first-generation virtual desktop (VDI) solutions that
were applicable only to a narrow set of users, XenDesktop with its
new FlexCast delivery technology is the first product in the
industry to support every desktop
virtualization model in a single, integrated solution.
This approach improves ROI, simplifies management and extends
the benefits of virtualization to every employee in the enterprise.
With the full integration of Citrix XenApp™
functionality, customers can deliver on-demand applications as a
seamless part of their overall desktop management strategy.
XenDesktop, the clear choice for virtual desktop management and
VDI, provides:
Any device, anytime, anywhere - Today's digital
workforce demands the flexibility to work from anywhere at any time
using any device they'd like. Leveraging Citrix Receiver as a
lightweight universal client, XenDesktop users can access their
desktop and corporate applications from any PC,
Mac, thin client or smartphone. This enables complete
workplace flexibility, business continuity and user mobility.
Furthermore, VDI solution is no
longer confined to a small group of users.
HDX™ user experience - Deliver a high
definition experience on any device, over any network, with better
reliability and higher availability than a traditional PC. With
Citrix HDX technology, users
get an experience that rivals a local PC, even when using
Multimedia, real-time collaboration, USB peripherals, and 3D
graphics. XenDesktop uses 90% less bandwidth compared to
alternative VDI or virtual desktop
solutions. New webcam and VoIP support, improved audio, 3D graphics
support and branch office WAN optimization ensure that users can
get a high-definition user experience regardless of their
location.
FlexCast delivery - Different types of workers
across the enterprise need different types of desktops. XenDesktop
can meet all these requirements in a single solution with our
unique Citrix FlexCast delivery technology. With FlexCast delivery
technology, IT can deliver any type of virtual desktop
(VDI), to any user, on any
device. Each desktop is tailored to meet the performance, security
and flexibility requirements to provide the best desktop for every
user, every time.
On-demand apps by XenApp - To reduce desktop management costs,
XenDesktop offers the full range of Citrix application
virtualization technologies. With application virtualization,
IT can control data access, manage fewer desktop images, eliminate
system conflicts, and reduce application regression testing.
Adding, updating and removing apps is simple and self-service for
users, enabling them to access applications instantly from
anywhere, while getting a high-definition user experience.
Open architecture - XenDesktop works with your
existing hypervisor, storage and Microsoft infrastructures,
enabling you to leverage your current investments - while providing
the flexibility to add or change to alternatives in the future.
Whether you use XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V or
VMware ESX or vSphere, XenDesktop supports them all and simplifies
management of networked storage using StorageLink™ technology.
XenDesktop will also closely integrate with Microsoft App-V and
System Center for application and desktop
management.
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Feature |
VDI Edition |
Enterprise |
Platinum |
| Any device,
Anytime, Anywhere |
Multiple endpoint platforms |
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| Citrix Receiver |
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| HDX™ User
Experience |
HDX MediaStream |
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| HDX RealTime |
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| HDX Plug-n-Play |
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| HDX 3D |
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| HDX IntelliCache |
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| HDX Broadcast |
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| FlexCast™
Delivery |
Hosted Shared Desktops |
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| Hosted VM-based Desktops (VDI) |
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| Hosted Blade PC Desktops |
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| Local Streamed Desktops |
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| Virtual Apps to Installed
Desktops |
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| Local VM-based Desktops (offline) |
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| On-Demand Apps by
XenApp™ |
App Delivery (streamed/hosted) |
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| Self-service Enterprise App Store |
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| Open Architecture |
Any hypervisor |
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| StorageLink |
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| Single Instance
Management |
OS Image Management |
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| Profile Management |
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| Data Security and Access
Control |
Secure Remote Access |
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| Advanced Access Control |
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| Single Sign-on |
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| SmartAuditor™ |
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| Enterprise-Class
Scalability |
Advanced Virtualization
Management |
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| XenApp Server Health Monitoring |
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| Power Management |
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| Virtual and Physical Server
Provisioning |
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| Service Level Monitoring &
Reporting (EdgeSight) |
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