This is a must-have technical reference for every administrator or engineer that works with Citrix. It contains information found nowhere else. Find in-depth technical information for customizing the install. Shows how to implement all 4 database options to provide flexibility and remain product neutral. Provides granular architecture descriptions, security recommendations, and detailed "how-to’s” for all Access Suite components.
Table of contents:
Part I: An Introduction to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite Chapter 1: Introduction to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite and Components Chapter 2: Management Architecture Chapter 3: Server Configuration Design and Recommendations Chapter 4: Farm Design Chapter 5: MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 Deployment Chapter 6: Novell Directory Services Integration Chapter 7: MetaFrame Secure Access Manager Design and Configuration Chapter 8: MetaFrame Password Manager: Planning and Deployment Chapter 9: MetaFrame Conferencing Manager 3.0 Chapter 10: Security Issues and Guidelines Part II: MetaFrame Access Suite: Administration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Chapter 11: Application Publishing and Deployment Chapter 12: SpeedScreen Browser Acceleration and Multimedia Optimization Chapter 13: Printer Management Chapter 14: Farm Maintenance Chapter 15: MetaFrame Password Manager Administration Chapter 16: Tuning and Optimizations Chapter 17: MetaFrame Presentation Server Troubleshooting and Tips Chapter 18: MetaFrame Access Suite Troubleshooting and Tips Part III: Appendixes Appendix A: Error Messages Appendix B: Registered Citrix Ports Appendix C: Client Files, Folder Locations, and Registry Entries Appendix D: Citrix eLabs Testing Hardware
The ONLY guide to cover all components of MetaFrame Access Suite Install, configure, and deploy an enterprise-wide access infrastructure using this one-of-a-kind resource. Fully authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., this invaluable reference shows you how to optimize the entire suite of components. Get details on customizing the installation process, implementing the data store across multiple platforms, securing the management and Web consoles, imaging server farms, replicating applications, and much more. You’ll also discover advanced troubleshooting techniques and expert tuning and optimization recommendations to further increase Citrix productivity and performance. Deploy MetaFrame Presentation Server across a large enterprise effectively Get bandwidth requirements for Independent Management Architecture (IMA) communication See results from Citrix eLabs server load and capacity testing, and eLabs integration testing of Citrix with third party database and storage providers Gain insight into essential farm design concepts and their corresponding zone and data store implications Discover valuable tips for reducing deployment time by weeks--or even months-- in larger environments Use Novell Directory Service with MetaFrame Presentation Server, Web Interface 3.0, and the MetaFrame Presentation Server Win32 Client Utilize MetaFrame Password Manager for automating tasks, enforcing password policies, and monitoring password-related events Integrate MetaFrame Conferencing Manager into the network and presentation server environment Learn best practices for keeping all MetaFrame Access Suite components secure Steve Kaplan is recognized as an originator of the ROI concept for an enterprise Citrix/Terminal Services deployment. He is the co-author, with Tim Reeser and Alan Wood, of Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide (McGraw-Hill/Osborne). Tim Reeser is founder and President of Engineering Computer Consultants, Inc., a Citrix Platinum Partner, Microsoft Gold Partner for Enterprise Systems, and leading provider of IT infrastructure solutions. Alan Wood, CCNP, CCDP, is a senior engineer, project leader, and security specialist with Engineering Computer Consultants, Inc. He has 25 years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting networks and telecommunications systems.
Table of contents:
Part I: An Introduction to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite Chapter 1: Introduction to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite and Components Chapter 2: Management Architecture Chapter 3: Server Configuration Design and Recommendations Chapter 4: Farm Design Chapter 5: MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 Deployment Chapter 6: Novell Directory Services Integration Chapter 7: MetaFrame Secure Access Manager Design and Configuration Chapter 8: MetaFrame Password Manager: Planning and Deployment Chapter 9: MetaFrame Conferencing Manager 3.0 Chapter 10: Security Issues and Guidelines Part II: MetaFrame Access Suite: Administration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Chapter 11: Application Publishing and Deployment Chapter 12: SpeedScreen Browser Acceleration and Multimedia Optimization Chapter 13: Printer Management Chapter 14: Farm Maintenance Chapter 15: MetaFrame Password Manager Administration Chapter 16: Tuning and Optimizations Chapter 17: MetaFrame Presentation Server Troubleshooting and Tips Chapter 18: MetaFrame Access Suite Troubleshooting and Tips Part III: Appendixes Appendix A: Error Messages Appendix B: Registered Citrix Ports Appendix C: Client Files, Folder Locations, and Registry Entries Appendix D: Citrix eLabs Testing Hardware
The ONLY guide to cover all components of MetaFrame Access Suite Install, configure, and deploy an enterprise-wide access infrastructure using this one-of-a-kind resource. Fully authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., this invaluable reference shows you how to optimize the entire suite of components. Get details on customizing the installation process, implementing the data store across multiple platforms, securing the management and Web consoles, imaging server farms, replicating applications, and much more. You’ll also discover advanced troubleshooting techniques and expert tuning and optimization recommendations to further increase Citrix productivity and performance. Deploy MetaFrame Presentation Server across a large enterprise effectively Get bandwidth requirements for Independent Management Architecture (IMA) communication See results from Citrix eLabs server load and capacity testing, and eLabs integration testing of Citrix with third party database and storage providers Gain insight into essential farm design concepts and their corresponding zone and data store implications Discover valuable tips for reducing deployment time by weeks--or even months-- in larger environments Use Novell Directory Service with MetaFrame Presentation Server, Web Interface 3.0, and the MetaFrame Presentation Server Win32 Client Utilize MetaFrame Password Manager for automating tasks, enforcing password policies, and monitoring password-related events Integrate MetaFrame Conferencing Manager into the network and presentation server environment Learn best practices for keeping all MetaFrame Access Suite components secure Steve Kaplan is recognized as an originator of the ROI concept for an enterprise Citrix/Terminal Services deployment. He is the co-author, with Tim Reeser and Alan Wood, of Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite for Windows Server 2003: The Official Guide (McGraw-Hill/Osborne). Tim Reeser is founder and President of Engineering Computer Consultants, Inc., a Citrix Platinum Partner, Microsoft Gold Partner for Enterprise Systems, and leading provider of IT infrastructure solutions. Alan Wood, CCNP, CCDP, is a senior engineer, project leader, and security specialist with Engineering Computer Consultants, Inc. He has 25 years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting networks and telecommunications systems.