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Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x
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Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x

by Craig Thomas Ellrod
April 2014
Beginner
422 pages
8h 47m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x is a comprehensive guide designed to help IT professionals deliver virtual desktops and applications effectively using Citrix XenDesktop. Whether you're new to XenDesktop or looking to enhance your expertise, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to build, configure, and maintain a robust virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

What this Book will help me do

  • Set up and configure a complete XenDesktop VDI environment from scratch.
  • Apply effective management practices for policies, machine catalogs, and delivery groups.
  • Understand and configure end-user features like printing and USB redirection.
  • Enhance user experience with High Definition User Experience (HDX) optimizations.
  • Secure your XenDesktop environment using advanced tools like NetScaler Gateway.

Author(s)

Craig Thomas Ellrod is a seasoned IT professional and author with extensive experience in virtualization technologies, including Citrix XenDesktop. With years of hands-on industry expertise, Craig has guided numerous organizations through deploying and maintaining virtualized infrastructure solutions. His teaching approach is practical and focused on real-world application, making complex topics accessible and actionable.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT administrators, systems engineers, and technology specialists aiming to master Citrix XenDesktop 7.x. It is suited for readers who are familiar with general network and systems administration concepts but may be new to the specifics of XenDesktop. If you want to deliver reliable, user-friendly virtual desktop and application environments, this book is perfect for you. It covers all the necessary steps and troubleshooting techniques to succeed with your XenDesktop implementation.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781849689762