Citrix is pleased to announce that XenApp 6 will be available on March 24, 2010. Purpose-built for Windows Server 2008 R2, XenApp 6 introduces exciting new features and enhancements for advanced management and scalability, a rich multi-media experience over any network and self-service applications on any device – from PC to Mac to smartphone.
Here are the new Key Features of XenApp 6 :
Enterprise-class scalability
• Built for Windows Server 2008 R2 with increased scalability of up to 20% more users per server.
• Simple, fast product installation cuts installation time in half with role-based setup wizards and simplified server deployment.
• AppCenter simplifies application management with a single, more intuitive console.
• Seamless integration with Microsoft management tools streamlines application management with Active Directory group policies and PowerShell.
High definition user experience
• HDX RealTime collaboration enables real-time audio and video collaboration using Microsoft Office Communicator and VoIP softphones.
• HDX RealTime audio ensures CD quality audio while using 90% less bandwidth.
• HDX Plug-n-Play for Windows portable USB devices ensures a seamless user experience with expanded USB support for POS interfaces, webcams, microphones, scanners and more. - Great new Feature!
Self-service apps
• Self-service app storefront delivers self-service access to the applications users need with Citrix Dazzle.
• App-V integration enables IT to manage and deliver both Citrix and Microsoft virtual applications on demand from a single point with Microsoft App-V.
Any device, anywhere
• Citrix Receiver for Windows, Mac & Linux enables applications to be delivered on demand to Windows, Mac and Linux desktops using a single, auto-updating client.
• Expanded plug-in support for Citrix Receiver ensures high performance access to more applications and services with new Receiver plug-ins for WAN acceleration, Single sign-on, and EasyCall voice communications.
• Citrix Receiver for iPhone and Android gives users ultimate mobility with access to corporate applications from popular smartphones, including iPhone, Windows Mobile, and now Android.
XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3
Alongside XenApp 6, Citrix is introducing XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3 for Windows Server 2008 R1 and Windows Server 2003. XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3 brings HDX technology enhancements and application virtualization features to both platforms to offer customers more value in their current environment as they build migration plans for newer platforms and technologies.
Product Availability
Both XenApp 6 and XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3 will be available for electronic download on March 24. Customers with active Subscription Advantage as of March 17,2010 can download these new releases at no additional cost. XenDesktop Enterprise and Platinum customers that are current on SA are also entitled to these new features.
Here is a quick tip on how to disable the EU Browser Choice in Internet Explorer 8. A Browser Choice update is available for users who are located in member countries of the European Economic Area. Since this would be a big issue in a Citrix XenApp,XenDesktop,Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and VMware View solution, you should fix your servers or base image accordingly.
The following information is provided to help system administrators manage the display of the Browser Choice update screen in managed personal computing environments that are under a Volume Licensing program.
Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\BrowserChoice Value name: Enable
Value type: DWORD
Possible values: 1Display the Browser Choice update (default) 0Do not display the Browser Choice update
Follow these 3 steps to remove the Browser choice screen for user of XenDesktop, XenApp and Terminal Servers. I will also update the ADMX XenApp and Terminal Server Group Policy file with this setting, soon!
Source: Check Microsoft article KB2019411 for more information on how IT administrators can disable a Browser Choice screen for their users using a simple registry key.
The Citrix Support Self-Service Tool Quick Lanuch 2.0 version is released here.
Here is a quick overview of whats new in this release?
User can specify username, domain and password in the tool which will be used in the ICA session. Note: the password is of course not saved when closing the tool.
Support for Session Reliability* and enabling/disabling the Desktop toolbar*.
Hotkeys can be configured from the tool. This include the PrintScreen key behavior* and the Windows hotkeys.
Dropdown list for the servername. The servers names will be saved when exiting the tool.
Several bugs fixes
*Note: since the ICA Client Object does not support this feature, if you choose to send the password to the ICA session, it will not be available.
Hotfix Rollup Pack 6 Beta on Windows Server 2003 for XenApp 5.0 and Presentation Server 4.5
Important: Do not apply this Beta to any live production servers or any servers connected to the production data store. The contents of this Beta are preliminary – Citrix reserves the right to omit fixes contained herein and to include additional fixes in the official, final release.
Uninstalling and upgrading from this Beta is not supported. Citrix recommends that you rebuild your server before installing the final release and/or before upgrading to the next version of Presentation Server or XenApp. This Beta will not be supported once the official version is released.
XenApp 5 includes enhancements that address some of the challenges of adopting application virtualization. For example, Citrix continues to add features that mask the complexity of application virtualization from end users through better folder redirection, and consistent look and feel, thus helping Citrix maintain its leadership position in application virtualization.
