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Overview of Server-Based Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Independent Computing Architecture and ICA Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Citrix ICA Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ICA and Client Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Citrix Server Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Independent Management Architecture (IMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Citrix Management Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Citrix NFuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MetaFrame XPs Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Using PDF Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Using Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Finding Information About Windows Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Subscription Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Citrix on the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Before You Install MetaFrame XPs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19MetaFrame XP Licensing and Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing and Activating MetaFrame XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20


Citrix MetaFrame XPs Version 1.0

Thank you for purchasing Citrix MetaFrame XPs.

Before you install MetaFrame XPs, please read this guide for information about the materials in this package.

MetaFrame XP Application Server for Windows, Version 1.0, is the Citrix advanced server-based computing solution for Microsoft Windows servers. The MetaFrame XP product incorporates the Citrix ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) protocol and provides high-performance, cost-effective, and secure ways to deploy, manage, and access applications throughout an enterprise, regardless of client device or network connection.

MetaFrame XP provides the following benefits:

� Brings server-based computing to heterogeneous computing environments, providing access to shrink-wrapped and custom 32-bit Windows applications regardless of client hardware, operating platform, network connection, or protocol.

� Offers enterprise-class server and client management, which allows IS professionals to scale, deploy, and support applications from a single location.

� Provides a seamless user experience at the desktop by providing Windows-based applications with exceptional performance that is independent of bandwidth.


6 MetaFrame XPs Overview Guide

Overview of Server-Based ComputingHeterogeneous computing environments are a fact of life in the enterprise today. Computing infrastructures typically are built around incompatible parts, including an installed base of various client devices (PCs, terminals, network computers, and portables), different operating systems, multiple network protocols, and various types of network connections.

Regardless of differences in computing environments, enterprises need to make applications available to all of their users. MetaFrame XP bridges differences in computing environments. MetaFrame XP allows organizations to keep their desktops of choice and provide the best application fit for users and the enterprise.

Citrix MetaFrame XP application servers and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) Client software are designed to meet the needs of all types of businesses, including large enterprises and application service providers (ASPs), whose customers require robust, easily managed, and cost-effective delivery of Windows applications to a variety of client devices.

Because the ICA protocol developed by Citrix supports all types of hardware, operating platforms, network connections, and network protocols, it lets organizations deliver a common set of applications to different types of client devices and to users in separate locations, with better performance than alternative technologies.

Because MetaFrame XP centralizes application installation and management, it simplifies administration and unifies the enterprise computing environment. Citrix technologies and MetaFrame XP deliver solutions with a variety of benefits for application deployment throughout the enterprise:

Seamless desktop integration. MetaFrame XP provides a familiar user experience because it enables complete access to local system resources, such as 16-bit stereo audio, local drives, COM ports, local printers, and the Windows clipboard. Applications look, feel, and perform as though they are running locally, even though applications run remotely on the MetaFrame XP server. Users need no additional training because they continue working in their familiar personal computing environments.

Printer management features in Citrix Management Console simplify printer configuration, providing users with more flexibility and access to local printers. The business recovery feature in ICA Client software provides reliable backup connections to ensure users have consistent access to published applications.


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Any client device. MetaFrame XP extends Windows applications to virtually any client device and platform, including all Windows platforms (Windows 2000, Windows CE, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows 3.1) as well as non-Windows client platforms including DOS, UNIX, Linux, OS/2 Warp, Macintosh, and Java.

Any network connection. Users can connect to networked MetaFrame XP servers through standard telephone lines, WAN links (T1, T3, 56Kb, X.25), broadband connections (ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM), wireless and CDPD connections, and the Internet. The unique bandwidth-conserving nature of the Citrix ICA protocol makes it an efficient solution for any network type, whether dial-up, LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet, or wireless. ICA performance is fast and consistent, regardless of network infrastructure.

Any network protocol. MetaFrame XP supports ICA connections over TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, SLIP/PPP, and asynchronous protocols. The Citrix ICA protocol is optimized for low-speed connections (28.8Kbps is the recommended minimum speed). Dial-in async support eliminates the need to configure a RAS server or RAS connection for client computers.

Sever-based computing is a logical, efficient paradigm for today�s networking environments. Server-based computing helps organizations simplify application deployment and administration, and thereby reduce the total cost of ownership of their application services.

The components and technologies that enable Citrix server-based computing include MetaFrame XP application servers, ICA Client software, the ICA protocol, and Independent Management Architecture (IMA), the foundation layer that unifies Citrix server-based computing solutions.

Citrix server-based computing is built on several key components:

Multiuser operating system. Server-based computing requires an operating system that allows multiple concurrent users to log on and run applications in separate, protected sessions on a single server. MetaFrame XP runs on Windows 2000 Servers (Server, Advanced Server, or Datacenter Server), Windows NT Server 4.0, and Terminal Server Edition. In these server operating systems, MultiWin technology licensed from Citrix provides the multiuser capabilities.

MetaFrame XP server software. MetaFrame XP is the application server component of Citrix�s server-based computing solutions. The MetaFrame XP product incorporates Citrix�s ICA protocol. The ICA protocol separates an application�s logic from its user interface, so that only keystrokes, mouse events, and screen updates (with required data such as sound) are sent across the network.



Citrix ICA Clients. End users access applications running on MetaFrame XP servers using ICA Client software installed on their client devices. ICA lets virtually any type of client device access applications over any type of network connection, including LAN, WAN, dial-up, and direct asynchronous connections. Because ICA does not download applications to client devices (as in the Network Computing architecture), application performance is not limited by bandwidth or device performance.

Independent Computing Architecture and ICA ClientsMetaFrame XP provides server-based computing to local and remote users through the Independent Computing Architecture developed by Citrix.

ICA is the foundation of Citrix server-based computing with MetaFrame XP and ICA Client software. In simplified terms, the ICA protocol transports an application�s screens from a MetaFrame XP server to ICA Client users, and returns the users� input to the application on the server.

As an application runs on a MetaFrame XP server, MetaFrame XP intercepts the application�s display data and uses the ICA protocol to send this data (on standard network protocols) to the ICA Client software running on the user�s client device. When the user types on the keyboard or moves and clicks the mouse, the ICA Client sends this data to the application on the MetaFrame XP server.

The Citrix ICA protocol provides advanced capabilities and enhanced performance with Windows terminal services. ICA delivers high performance on high- and low-bandwidth connections. It requires minimal client workstation capabilities, and includes error detection and recovery, encryption, and data compression.

Citrix ICA ClientsCitrix ICA Client software lets users connect to Citrix servers (MetaFrame XP, MetaFrame, and WINFRAME) and access applications. The ICA Client extends the reach of Windows, Java and UNIX-based applications to virtually any client platform or device, including: 286, 386, 486 and Pentium-based PCs, Windows-based terminals, network computers, wireless devices, ICA-based information appliances, RISC-based systems, PowerPCs, UNIX based computers, and X-based devices.

ICA clients are available for Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux, EPOC, Windows CE, DOS, and Java platforms, as well as Web browsers that use the ActiveX control or Netscape plug-in.

For detailed instructions on installing and configuring Citrix ICA Clients, refer to the Citrix ICA Client Administrator�s Guides for the clients you plan to deploy.



ICA Client PlatformsCitrix continually updates its ICA Clients to support varied client computing platforms and operating system versions.

The MetaFrame XP product package includes a CD-ROM containing current versions of all ICA Clients at the time of this server release.

Please visit the Citrix Web site download area at http://www.citrix.com/download for information on new and updated ICA Clients.

The ICA Clients support the following computing platforms:

Windows 32-bit. The ICA Win32 Client supports client devices running Windows 9x, Windows NT 3.51, NT 4.0 (Workstation and Server), and Windows 2000.

In addition, Citrix provides versions of the ICA Win32 Client that are installable as browser plug-ins and support Application Launching and Embedding with compatible browsers. Application launching is available with any Windows-based Web browser that supports configurable MIME types. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and later versions, and Netscape Navigator 4 and later versions also support application embedding.

Windows 16-bit. The ICA Win 16 Client supports client devices running Windows 3.1 or greater (running in enhanced mode) and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or greater. It also supports client devices running OS/2 2.1, OS/2 Warp Connect 3.0, and OS/2 Warp 4.0.

Windows CE. The ICA Windows CE Client works with client devices running Windows CE 2.0 or later, including HPC, HPC Pro, PocketPC, and Palm form-factor devices. OEMs also include a WinCE Client on Windows Based Terminals.

EPOC. The ICA EPOC Client works with client devices running EPOC release 5. The EPOC client is downloadable from http://www.citrix.com/download.

Java. The ICA Client for Java is a full client application that works on most computing platforms. It can be used as an applet that supports application embedding with Web browsers that fully implement Sun�s Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Version 1.1 or later.

Macintosh. The ICA Client for Macintosh supports Apple Macintosh (and compatible) computers that contain 680040 or PowerPC microprocessors, with the following operating system versions: System 7.1 or later with installation of Apple�s Thread Manager; System 7.5.3; Mac OS 8 or later.



UNIX. The ICA UNIX Client is available for client devices running the following versions of UNIX:

� Linux x86: Red Hat 6.1, SuSE 6.4, Slackware 7.0, Debian 2.2, and Caldera 2.4

� Linux ARM: Netwinder Linux, kernel Version 2.2.14

� SCO UnixWare 7 (UnixWare 2.1 and OpenServer 5 with Binary Compatibility Modules from SCO)

� Hewlett Packard HP-UX 10.x and above

� Sun Solaris 2.5.1 and above (SPARC); Version 2.6 and above (x86)

� Sun SunOS 4.1.4

� Silicon Graphics IRIX 6.2 and above

� Digital UNIX 3.2 and above

� IBM AIX 4.1.4 and above

DOS. ICA Clients for DOS are available in 32-bit and 16-bit versions. The 32-bit version provides more features than the 16-bit version, while requiring less conventional memory. The ICA Clients for DOS require DOS 4.0 or later and an i386 or better processor.

Application Launching and EmbeddingWhen you publish applications with MetaFrame XP, two methods are available to make the applications available through Web browsers. These methods, referred to collectively as Application Launching and Embedding (ALE), let users connect to MetaFrame XP servers and use applications by simply clicking links on a Web page.

Launching. Application Launching refers to running an application in an application window that is separate from the Web browser window. When a user launches an application from a Web page, the application runs in a separate window and the user can continue to access other Web pages in the browser.

Embedding. Application Embedding refers to running an application in a Web page that is displayed in a Web browser window. The Web page can include instructions or other information, as well as HTML formatting that integrates the application into the page.



NFuse application portals. With Citrix NFuse, users can connect to applications through corporate application portals that present customized application sets. NFuse runs on a Web server and communicates with MetaFrame XP servers through Citrix XML service. When users click an application link on an application portal Web page, NFuse automatically downloads the appropriate ICA Client (if necessary) and launches the application.

ICA and Client DevicesICA enhances the user experience because it supports file system redirection for client drive mapping, print redirection for client printer mapping, and COM port redirection.

Drive mapping. Drive mapping allows disks on the Citrix server to be remapped so that ICA Client users can access their local disks by their usual local drive letters.

Printer mapping. Printer mapping allows a printer device on the Citrix server to be redirected to a printer that is defined on the client computer.

COM port redirection. COM port redirection allows a COM port on the client computer to be treated as a COM port on the Citrix server.

Configuration of these mappings is built into the standard Windows device redirection facilities. The client mappings appear as another network that presents the client devices as sharepoints to which a drive letter or printer port can be attached.

ICA also provides clipboard cut-and-paste and audio support for ICA Clients on Windows. Audio support allows application sounds and Wav files to be played on client devices.

In addition, ICA provides enhanced performance through intelligent caching of bitmaps, persistent caching to disk, and use of advanced algorithms to discard redundant screen changes and optimize display operations.

Citrix Server FarmsCitrix server farms provide you with a flexible and robust way of deploying applications to ICA Client users. A Citrix server farm is a group of Citrix servers managed as a single entity. Servers share some form of physical connection. In addition, the servers in the server farm share a single IMA-based data store.



Note Citrix servers running MetaFrame 1.8 or earlier versions can be grouped in server farms for application publishing and centralized administration. However, MetaFrame 1.8 and earlier versions do not use an IMA-based data store for a server farm. MetaFrame XP servers cannot join an existing non-IMA server farm. For information on interoperability of MetaFrame XP with MetaFrame 1.8 servers, see �Interoperability with MetaFrame 1.8� in Chapter 3 of the MetaFrame XP Administrator�s Guide.

MetaFrame XP uses the data store to centralize configuration information for a server farm in one location. The data store maintains information about the servers, applications, and Citrix administrators in the server farm. Creation of a data store and connection to the data store by each server is a part of MetaFrame XP setup.

Independent Management Architecture (IMA)MetaFrame XP incorporates the advanced Citrix server communications and management foundation, the Independent Management Architecture (IMA). The integration of the MetaFrame XP application server software with IMA is central to the enhanced functionality of MetaFrame XP and the scalability of Citrix�s server-based computing solutions.

IMA is a unified, enterprise-wide platform for installation, management, maintenance, support, and security for your organization�s server-based computing and application hosting services. It is both an architectural model and a protocol for server-to-server communications. IMA is constructed on a collection of core subsystems that define and control execution of Citrix products.

IMA enables MetaFrame XP servers to be arbitrarily grouped into server farms that do not depend on the physical locations of the servers. IMA allows MetaFrame XP servers to be in a single server farm even if the servers are on different network subnets.



With MetaFrame XP for Windows servers and the extensible Citrix IMA foundation, organizations gain a wide range of enterprise management and scalability features and options:

� Central administration of MetaFrame XP and other Citrix servers

� Centralized data store for all Citrix configuration data

� Centralized license management and pooling without license gateways

� ICA Client discovery of published applications without UDP broadcasts

� Logging of shadowed sessions

� Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support

� Auditing of administration activity

While IMA and MetaFrame XP provide significant enhancements that facilitate enterprise application hosting, both MetaFrame XP and IMA support the current functionality of all existing ICA Client software from Citrix and will operate with an installed base of ICA Clients.

In addition to the Citrix Management Console, several Windows-based management utilities are included with MetaFrame XP. These utilities provide management and configuration features that are independent of the IMA system.

As the size of an organization increases from dozens to hundreds to thousands of users, additional MetaFrame XP servers can be added to the server farm. With IMA, MetaFrame XP installations can scale to multi-site, enterprise-level server-based computing scenarios, while administrators maintain complete control from any location.

Citrix Management ConsoleThe management interface for MetaFrame XP servers and server farms is the Citrix Management Console, an extensible Java-based tool that operates in the framework of IMA. The console communicates with MetaFrame XP servers and other IMA-based Citrix servers using the IMA protocol over TCP/IP.

Citrix Management Console and IMA allow management of MetaFrame XP servers and server farms from any location. Authorized administrators can run the console on any connected Windows NT or Windows 2000 workstation, in addition to MetaFrame XP server consoles.

When you install Citrix Management Console, the Setup program also installs the files necessary for IMA protocol communication on any supported workstation or server. Installation of the console is optional (though recommended) with MetaFrame XP server installation.



Note Citrix Management Console incorporates functionality provided by several separate management utilities in MetaFrame 1.8 and earlier versions, including Citrix Licensing (plicense.exe), Citrix Server Administration (mfadmin.exe), and Published Application Manager (appcfg.exe).

Citrix NFuseNFuse is a highly customizable application delivery mechanism that integrates the capabilities of Citrix server software with Web application deployment. NFuse is included with MetaFrame XP; essential NFuse components are installed by default for a �turnkey� NFuse setup on MetaFrame XP servers (when the MetaFrame XP Setup program detects that Internet Information Server and the Microsoft JVM is also installed).

NFuse uses Java object technology executed on a Web server to dynamically create an HTML-based presentation of the Citrix server farm. Every user sees a Web page customized with the applications available in the server farm for that user.

NFuse is a developer�s tool and a Web master�s application. It includes an application programming interface and an easy-to-use wizard. The API lets you create customized Web server scripts for your environment, while the wizard creates scripts that you can use or modify according to the NFuse API.

NFuse provides complete control over application deployment. Using the NFuse API, you can configure all ICA session options without entering any settings at users� desktops.

MetaFrame XPs DocumentationThis overview guide covers the MetaFrame XPs product. It provides support information and instructions for activating your Citrix software licenses. It is the only printed documentation included with your MetaFrame XPs package.

The Citrix MetaFrame XPs package includes electronic documentation and online application help, which is included with MetaFrame XP in the DOC directory on the MetaFrame XP CD-ROM. Documentation for ICA Client software is available on the ICA Client CD-ROM.

On a MetaFrame XP server, documentation is installed in a Documentation folder. You can display the contents of this folder by choosing Programs > Citrix > Documentation from the Start menu.



The following documentation is included with MetaFrame XPs in Adobe PDF format:

� The MetaFrame XP Administrator�s Guide provides conceptual information and procedures for system administrators who install, configure, and maintain MetaFrame XP for Windows. This file is in the DOC directory of the MetaFrame XP CD-ROM.

� The MetaFrame_XP_Readme.txt file contains last minute updates, corrections to the documentation, and a list of known problems. This file is in the root directory of the MetaFrame XP CD-ROM.

� The Citrix ICA Client Administrator�s Guides provide instructions for system administrators who deploy ICA Clients to end-users on various computing platforms. These files are located in the DOC directory of the ICA Client CD.

� The ICA Client Object Guide provides information and examples for Citrix server administrators, Web masters, and ISVs who want to integrate the Citrix ICA Client into environments and custom applications that support object embedding. The file is located in the DOC directory of the ICA Client CD.

� The Citrix NFuse Administrator�s Guide tells administrators how to install, configure, and customize NFuse. This file is located in the root directory of the NFuse CD.

Using PDF DocumentationTo use the product documentation that is provided in PDF files, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. The Reader program lets you view, search, and print the documentation files.

If you need to obtain the Reader program, you can download it for free from Adobe System�s Web site (http://www.adobe.com). The self-extracting file includes installation instructions.

Using Online HelpOnline help is available for the Citrix Management Console and the other tools that are included with MetaFrame XP.

You can access online help from the Help menu of each program; the program must be running for you to view its online help. You can use shortcuts to launch MetaFrame XP utilities and the Citrix Management Console. Shortcut icons are located in the MetaFrame XP folder. To open this folder, click the Start menu and choose Programs > Citrix > MetaFrame XP.



Online help for the Citrix Management Console is in JavaHelp format and requires the Java Run-Time Environment (JRE), which MetaFrame XP installs by default on the server. Online help for server utilities and the Windows ICA Clients is in WinHelp format, which is available by default on all Windows systems. Online help for other ICA Clients uses standard help formats for their platforms.

Citrix ICA Client software for all platforms includes online help for using applications and configuration settings. Help is available from Help menus or Help buttons in the ICA Clients.

Finding Information About Windows ServersMost compatibility guidelines for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, and Windows 2000 Servers can be applied to Citrix MetaFrame XP because MetaFrame XP is designed to run with these products.

For example, MetaFrame XP supports the deployment of Win32, Win16, DOS, OS/2 1.x (text only), and POSIX applications. The ICA technology included in MetaFrame XP extends the capabilities of Windows servers and, in some cases, requires additional setup and configuration for best application performance.

� For Windows 2000, information on application compatibility and deployment issues is available at the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000

� For Windows NT 4, Terminal Server Edition, information on application compatibility and deployment issues is available athttp://www.microsoft.com/ntserver

For instructions on installing and using Windows servers, see the Microsoft documentation included in your Windows package and the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com).

Service and SupportCitrix provides technical support primarily through the Citrix Solutions Network channel partners. Our CSN partners are trained and authorized to provide a high level of support to our customers. Please contact your supplier for first-line support or use Citrix Online Technical Support to find the nearest CSN partner.



In addition to the CSN channel program, Citrix offers Online Technical Support Services at http://www.citrix.com/support/ that include the following:

� Downloadable Citrix ICA Clients, available at http://www.citrix.com/download/

� A Frequently Asked Questions page with answers to the most common technical issues

� An FTP server containing the latest service packs and hotfixes for download

� An Online Knowledge Base containing an extensive collection of technical articles, troubleshooting tips, and white papers

Subscription AdvantageSubscription Advantage gives you an easy way to stay current with the latest server-based software functionality and information. Not only will you get automatic delivery of software upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance releases that become available during the term of your subscription, you also get priority access to important Citrix technology information. Contact your Citrix sales representative or a member of the Citrix Solutions Network for purchasing information.



Citrix on the World Wide WebThe Citrix Web site, at http://www.citrix.com, offers a variety of information and services for Citrix customers and users. From the Citrix home page, you can access Citrix online Technical Support Services and other information designed to assist MetaFrame XP administrators, including the following:

� Citrix Product Documentation Library containing the latest documentation for all Citrix products (at http://www.citrix.com/support, select Product Documentation)

� Downloadable Citrix ICA Clients (at http://www.citrix.com/download)

� Program information on Citrix Preferred Support Services options

� An FTP server containing the latest service packs, hotfixes, utilities, and product literature for download

� An online Solution Knowledge base containing an extensive collection of application notes, technical articles, troubleshooting tips, and white papers

� Interactive online Solution Forums for discussion of technical issues with other users

� Frequently Asked Questions pages with answers to common technical and troubleshooting questions

� Information about programs and courseware for Citrix training and certifications

� Contact information for Citrix headquarters, including worldwide, European, Asia Pacific and Japan headquarters



Before You Install MetaFrame XPsInstallation Management Services 1.0b uses a player that is not supported on MetaFrame XP. For this reason, you must run the Installation Management Services 1.0 application migration utility (IM_APP_UPGRD.EXE) before you install MetaFrame XP. This utility removes the player dependency for applications published with Installation Management Services 1.0b in a MetaFrame XP environment.

Important If you do not run the Installation Management Services 1.0 application migration utility before installing MetaFrame XP, you must remove and republish applications published with Installation Management Services 1.0b.

The migration utility is available from the Software Updates section athttp://www.citrix.com/support/.

MetaFrame XP Licensing and ActivationCitrix licensing involves several types of licensing codes and concepts.

� A product code identifies a legitimate copy of Citrix software. The product code on a server specifies which product license the server takes from the license pool for the server farm.

� A product license is a license to install and run one or more Citrix products.

� A connection license is a license that enables ICA Client connections to MetaFrame servers. A connection license can contain multiple counts. Each count allows a single ICA connection to a MetaFrame server.

� A license set is an association among all licenses of the same type and version. For example, a 10-count connection license and a 100-count connection license are members of the same license set.

Every licensed Citrix product has an associated serial number. During installation, or after you install the software, you enter the serial number and a license number is generated. You use this license number to get an activation code to activate the license.

For more information on licensing, see Chapter 6 of the MetaFrame XP Administrator�s Guide, �Licensing MetaFrame XP.�



Installing and Activating MetaFrame XPThe MetaFrame XP Setup program prompts you to enter serial numbers for Citrix licenses during product installation. Before using Citrix software, you must activate each Citrix license to enable the license. Licenses have a grace period after installation. During the grace period, the software can function while periodic messages remind you to activate the license. If you do not activate the license by the end of the grace period, the license is disabled.

Note If you do not enter the serial numbers for Citrix licenses during installation, you must add the licenses after installation using Citrix Management Console. Instructions for adding licenses are available in Chapter 6 of the MetaFrame XP Administrator�s Guide, �Licensing MetaFrame XP,� and the online help.

!!!! To activate a Citrix license

1. Click the Licenses node in the left pane of Citrix Management Console. License information for the farm appears in the right pane.

2. From the License Numbers tab, select the license you want to activate.

3. Select Activate from the right-click menu. The Activate License dialog box appears.

4. Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the license number. Do not close the Citrix Management Console window.

5. Use a Web browser to access the Citrix Product Activation System athttp://www.citrix.com/activate.

6. Follow the instructions on the Web page and paste the copied license number when prompted. The Citrix Product Activation System displays the activation code on the Web page.

7. Copy the activation code from the Web page.

8. In the Activate License dialog box of Citrix Management Console, paste the activation code into the text box and click OK.

In the License Numbers tab, the status of the selected license number changes to Activated.


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