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Was ist neu in XenDesktop / XenApp
Roger Bösch
Citrix Systems International GmbH
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Project Avalon:
Excalibur & Merlin
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Windows as a true
cloud service
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Where were we today?
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Physical VDIHostedShared
Local
Heavy
workloads,
Remote PC
access
3D Workloads,
Personal
Desktops
Scalable,
AffordableLaptop
UsersXenDesktop XenApp XenClient
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Delivery
Services
Console
XenApp 6.5 Farm
(IMA)
XenDesktop 5.6 FP1 Site
(FMA)
Desktop
Studio
Web Interface
Receiver
DB DB
IMA
IMA CBP
Controller
Server OSWorkers
Desktop OS
Workers
Controller
Power &
Capacity
Mgmt
Provisioning
ServicesPVS
WMI
PVS
Console
PCM
Console
Today: Separation of Owners & RolesCurrent Desktops & Apps Architecture
EdgeSight
Console
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Where were we tomorrow?
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Physical VDIHostedShared
Local
Heavy
workloads,
Remote PC
access
3D Workloads,
Personal
Desktops
Scalable,
AffordableLaptop
UsersExcalibur XenClient
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Storefront
Receiver
Studio
SQLDB
Desktop OS
Workers
Delivery
Controller
Future: One Desktops & Apps Team FlexCast Management Architecture
Unification
Desktops & Apps Farm
Server OS
workers
Director
VDAVDA
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project
Excalibur
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Simplifying IT Operations Proactive risk and health management
VA
LU
E
Phase 1Excalibur(aka Formerly Jasper)
Phase 1Excalibur(aka Formerly Jasper)
3 Pillars
UNIFICATION MISSION-CRITICAL
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Cloud readinessTenants
project
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Simplifying IT Operations Proactive risk and health management
VA
LU
E
Seamless delivery to any cloud
Phase 2Merlin
Phase 2Merlin
3 Pillars
CLOUD SERVICES
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Avalon Service Delivery PlatformDelivering Desktops, Apps, and Data as a Service
Cloud Infrastructure
Desktop/App Delivery
Orchestration Engine
Self Service PortalWorkflows to design and create services and allow subscribers to consume plans
Orchestrate and automate the service creation, configuration, and maintenance
Deliver services across any FlexCast model and product
Consume infrastructure service offerings from private/public cloud as well as traditional virtual resources
CloudPortal Service ManagerPartner Self-Service Consoles
FlexCast Orchestration Technology
XenDesktop, XenApp
CloudStack, AWS, Microsoft, traditional hypervisors
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Any CloudAny Cloud
XDXA XD
CloudStack
Cloud-style
Service Orchestration
XenDesktopXenAppVDI-in-a-Box
|NEXTXD
v5+
XD
v5+
XA
v6+
ComputeCompute StorageStorageNetworkNetworkComputeCompute
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Use CaseMulti-site, Multi-datacenter FlexCast management
Enterprise Datacenter(s)
XD XA
FlexCastOrchestration
AD
AG + SF
Pers
LS
Traditional Virtual Infrastructure
Focus
• Customers to manage XD & XA from single orchestration layer across locations on existing virtual infrastructure
Value Delivered
• Single pane of glass to manage XA 6.5 farms and XD.next sites
• Centralized configuration for StoreFront
• Unified help desk functionality
• Simplify rollout of updated desktop images
• XD.next deployment automation scripts
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Focus
• Enterprises that want short-term use in a public cloud for M&A, DR, etc.
Value Delivered
• Single pane of glass to manage XA 6.5 farms and XD.next sites
• Support complex multi-domain and multi-forest AD environment
• Provision workloads using CloudStack or AWS
Use CaseFlexing to the cloud for added capacity
Enterprise Central IT
MPLS
XD XA
App Orchestration
Cloud Provider
XD XA
AD
AG + SF
Pers
LS
Virtual Infrastructure
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Whats in Tech Preview
• Project Avalon Excalibur Technology PreviewRelease Date: 10/17/2012 � 11/01/2012
• New features include:
• Simplified, unified, and expanded FlexCast 2.0 architectureNew unified FlexCast 2.0 architecture combines simplified and integrated provisioning and personalization tools for both desktops and apps, either VDI-based or Server-based.
• Intelligent configuration toolsNew intelligent configuration tools for deploying desktops and apps that proactively check configuration errors in real time while streamlining the provisioning of profile management and storefront settings.
• Storefront for apps & dataCreate centralized enterprise app stores to deliver desktops, applications, and other resources to users on any device, anywhere with the Citrix StoreFront.
• HDX Mobile, Device Optimized Graphics *SuperCodecNew enhancements to HDX using Deep Compression Codec technology double the visual performance of desktops and apps to mobile devices dynamically adapting for device type, form factor and network connection while still leveraging the processing power of modern tablets and smartphones.
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Whats in Tech Preview continued
• Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8Host Windows 8 VDI desktops or VM hosted applications in addition to Windows Server 2012 RDS-based desktops and applications. This tech preview also supports Windows 2008R2/SP1 and Windows 7.
• Delegated AdministrationEnterprise-class administration model includes role-based access, custom roles with configurable permissions, and fine-grained, object-based control.
• Advanced Configuration LoggingCapture site configuration changes and administrative activities within a single tool, Desktop Studio. Use Desktop Studio to diagnose and troubleshoot problems after configuration changes are made, assist change management, track configurations, and report administration activity.
• Personal vDisk ImprovementsImprove scalability with performance enhancements designed to optimize resource utilization, deliver updates faster with the newly enhanced personal vDisk update process, and experience how an improved architecture increases the number of apps compatible with personal vDisk technology.
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Demo / ScreenshotsExcalibur Installation
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Terminology Changes
• XenDesktop Controller == Delivery Controller
• VDA == Delivery Agent (DA)
• Desktop Studio == Studio
• Desktop Director == Director• Catalog == Machine Catalog
• Desktop Group == Delivery Group
• RDS Machine == Windows Server OS Machine• VDI Machine == Windows Desktop OS Machine
• XenDesktop Logo == Citrix Logo
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Scenario based Deployment Guide
http://www.citrix.com/techpreview/projectavalonexcalibur
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Excalibur TP - Installation
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Excalibur TP – Full Deploy
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VDA Installation
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Excalibur TP – Machine Catalog
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Delivery Groups
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Studio Director
Role and Workflow Specific Experience
Excalibur Management
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• Configure & Manage
• Provision/Update workers !!
• Deliver Apps & Desktops
• Track Changes & Admins
• Automated Support
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(Desktop) Studio Overview
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Demo Studio
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Studio Director
Role and Workflow Specific Experience
Excalibur Management
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• Operational support
• Helpdesk centric
• Supports Delegated Admin
• Reduce TTR
• Multisite support
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Demo Director
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Director - Trends (not in TP2)
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Project Excalibur Tech PreviewCore service delivery for desktops and apps…
• Automate desktop creation• Storefront Svcs.• Profile Mgmt.• Folder Redirection
• Personal vDisk
Simplified, Automated
Personal Desktops
OS
Preferences
Apps
Data
• New wizards simplify configuration, policies, licensing
• Configuration Logging & Delegated Admin
IntuitiveConfiguration
• XenApp & XenDesktop shares a common architecture
• Virtual Delivery Agent for delivering desktops and apps
from servers and desktops OS’es
FlexCastIntegration
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Project Excalibur Tech PreviewImproving user experience & admin support
• Windows 8 & Server 2012(inc 2K8R2 + Win7/XP/Vista)• Hyper-V 3.0• SCCM/SCVMM 2012 SP1
• SQL Server 2012• IPv6
Next-generation platforms
• Improved Director UI & expanded support capacity
• Multi-site monitoring
Predictive global monitoring
• Network condition-based adaptive Flash redirection
• Improved server & client-rendered graphics for Win7 & Win8
• Transcoding to H.264 & adaptive display for better mobile device support
• HDX 3D Pro & Flash re-direction on Win8
Hi Definition Experience
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UDP Audio for Hosted Shared Desktops
Real-time Multimedia Transcoding
Improved Webcam Video Compression
Windows Media Multicast Support via CSF
Windows Media Client-Side content Fetching (CSF)
Project Excalibur Tech Preview
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• Controllersᵒ Windows Server 2008 R2ᵒ Windows Server 2012
• Workersᵒ Windows XP / Windows Vistaᵒ Windows 7 / Windows 8ᵒ Windows Server 2008 R2 / Windows Server 2012
Controllers & Workers
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Work better. Live better.