Presented by: Douglas Brown
Systems Engineer, Northern California
Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Citrix MetaFrame XP
Agenda
The Citrix Vision
Defining the Virtual Workplace! (Why Server Based Computing?)
Extending the Virtual Workplace! (What is MetaFrame XP & NFuse?)
Securing the Virtual Workplace! (What is Citrix Secure Gateway?)
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Our Mission
To make
information
access as simple
as a phone call,
for anyone,
Why
Server Based
Computing?
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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
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Devices
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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
Disaster Recovery Plan
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?
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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 Extranet 2.5
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
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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
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
ReadyConnect and Business Recovery client capabilities
SpeedScreen 3 and Seamless Windows
Universal Print Driver
Security
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
Accessing the
Virtual Workplace
using
Citrix Secure
Gateway 1.0
What is Citrix Secure Gateway?
Citrix Secure Gateway is a secure Internet gateway
between MetaFrame® servers and ICA Client
workstations that allows customers to
simply
and
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Key Features of Citrix Secure Gateway
Strong Encryption
Industry standard SSL 3.0
Minimal Client Configuration
Uses latest ICA client
Single Authentication
Integrates with NFuse
Simplified Server Management
Gateway to MetaFrame server farm
Ease of Firewall Traversal
Uses standard port 443
Pricing
Citrix Secure Gateway is delivered at no cost as a benefit of
Why Should We Trust SSL?
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
&
Conclusion
Extending the Virtual Workplace
— Everywhere.
WBTs
Macs
Desktop PCs UNIX
Workstations
Wireless Devices
Portable Laptops
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Our Mission
To make
information
access as simple
as a phone call,
for anyone,