Presented by:
Douglas A. Brown
Systems Engineer
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Solutions in Security
Agenda
The Citrix Vision
Why Server Based Computing?
What is MetaFrame XP and NFuse?
What is Citrix Secure Gateway (CSG)
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Our Mission
To make
information
access as simple
as a phone call,
for anyone,
Why
Server Based
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Application Server Computing
What is Application Server Computing?
The focus is on the software applications, not the hardware
Server-centric Architecture
Applications execute 100% on server
Users view and work with application interface
Applications install and execute 100% on server Only screens, mouse
clicks and keystrokes travel the network
The Citrix Core Strategy
Subscribe
Secure Portal
Publish
N
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w
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Devices
A
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at
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Status Quo or Next Generation IT?
Challenges (tactical)
Desktop application
maintenance
.DLL Hell
End user support and
training
PC upgrades
Remote access
Strategic Initiatives
Centralization
B2B initiatives
Enterprise Security Policy
Enterprise Storage Solution
Desktop PCs Publish Publish Subscribe Subscribe Laptop PCs Terminals Wireless Devices Dial Up Dial Up
Citrix Application Delivery Solution
What is
MetaFrame XP
and NFuse?
Server Family
MetaFrame XP Feature Release 1 for Windows 2000 and Windows
NT 4.0 TSE
MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 TSE MetaFrame 1.1 for Unix (Solaris, HP-UX, IBM-AIX)
Portal Family
NFuse 1.61 for Web Application Access
Management Family
Citrix Load Balancing Services 1.0
Citrix Resource Management Services 1.0 Citrix Installation Management Services 1.0 Citrix Secure Gateway (CSG)
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Making the virtual workplace—work
The most powerful platform for application delivery and management ever designed for
MetaFrame XP Tailored Solutions
The application serving infrastructure for environments
requiring the maximum level of capabilities available in an Application Serving Environment
The advanced application serving platform for organizations
that need to maximize application availability and
manageability across any type of network—all from a single point
The rapid application serving system designed to extend the
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Citrix NFuse
Instant Web App Publishing
Quickly integrate and publish applications into any standard Web
browser– without rewrites!
Integrate Windows, UNIX and Java applications — all in the same
browser
Personalize applications, data and the browser
Connection-based Licensing Model
Connection-based Licensing Model
Licensing based on total number of concurrent users
Doesn’t matter how many servers are used to host the users
Server software can be installed as many times as needed
Doesn’t matter how many users are hosted per server
Customer Benefits
One price for all users based on MetaFrame XP solution
MetaFrame XPs, XPa, XPe
Simple to understand, budget and purchase Flexibility in configuration
Administrator doesn’t have to calculate number of users per server
Customer can choose as many or as few servers based on application
load and server capacity
Customers can add resources (users or servers) without variations in
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MetaFrame’s Value on Windows 2000
Citrix MetaFrame Extends the Value of Microsoft
Windows 2000 Server
Enterprise-Class Management
Application Publishing and Program Neighborhood Application Launching & Embedding (ALE)
Advanced Load Balancing & Shadowing Cross Subnet Administration
Auto Client Update
Resource Manager & Installation Manager Installation Manager
Network Manager
Web Application Publishing
NFuse web portal technology
Flexible Application Access
Support for both Windows and non-Windows clients Full and automatic access to client system resources Enhanced anonymous user support
Citrix Technology Overview
Simplify Application Deployment and Management Provide Predictable Application Performance
Improve Security
Overcome Hardware Obstacles Simplify Database Management
Application Vendor Recommendation Web Browser Based Application Access
ICA Solutions
Encryption and Connectivity
Secures ICA Traffic only
SSL v3.0 with 128-bit encryption
Support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKIs) Single IP address is exposed to internet
Ease of firewall traversal (uses port 443 only)
Security with Citrix Secure Gateway
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Citrix MetaFrame XP w/ Feature Release 1
Citrix Secure Gateway
Citrix NFuse 1.6 Technology ICA and SSL
Back-end Network Resources
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Could I see some ID please?
SSL Certificates are like Driver’s Licenses
Driver’s License
SSL Certificate
Issued to
Individual citizens Individual users or serversIssued by
Department of MotorVehicles (DMV) Certifying Authority (CA)
Verification
mechanism
DMV hologram, well-known
license format CA digital signature, public key, thumbprint
Application
requirements
Birth certificate, Social security number, etc.
Business license, Dun & Bradstreet number, etc.
Public usage
Prove identity; operate avehicle on public roads Prove identity; operate a secure web server on public networks
I trust it
because
I trust the DMV to scrutinize
Summarize
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Conclusion
Extending the Virtual Workplace
— Everywhere.
WBTs
Macs
Desktop PCs UNIX
Workstations
Wireless Devices
Portable Laptops
Our Mission
To make
information
access as simple
as a phone call,
for anyone,