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Explore the revolution of virtual workplaces with Doug Brown from Citrix Systems. Learn about server-based computing, Citrix application delivery solutions, strategic initiatives, and secure virtual access services. Find out how MetaFrame XP and NFuse Elite can transform your existing infrastructure. Stay ahead in the digital workplace era.
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Solutions in Savings Defining the Virtual Workplace Presented by: Doug Brown, SE - Northern California Citrix Systems, Inc.
Agenda • The Citrix Vision • What is and Why Server Based Computing? • The Problems, The Goals • The Solution • Demo • Summary and Wrap up
Our Mission • To make information access as simple as a phone call, for anyone, anyplace, and at anytime.
Application Server Computing Applications accessed from desktop PC or thin client Only screens, mouse clicks and keystrokes travel the network Applications install and execute 100% on server • 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
The Citrix Core Strategy Devices Applications Publish Networks Subscribe Secure Portal 6
Citrix Application Delivery Solution Load Balancing MF Windows MF Windows Load Balancing Dial Up MF Unix MF Unix Publish Subscribe Aggregate Desktop PCs Laptop PCs Terminals Wireless Devices
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 The Problems, The Goals
The solution! MetaFrame XP and NFuse Elite .
Extending your Existing Infrastructure Digital Workplace Information Extending your Existing Infrastructure Utilize your existing network infrastructure and add a virtual access layer to give you Everything, Anywhere access to your existing environment. Users and Applications Virtual Access Services
Citrix Access Components Citrix Secure Gateway Virtual Access Citrix NFuse Elite Access Portal Citrix MetaFrame XP Application Mgmt. Application Services Application Data
Product and Services Family • Server Family • MetaFrame XP with Feature Release 2 for Windows 2000 • MetaFrame XP Feature Release 1 for Windows NT 4.0 TSE • MetaFrame 1.1 for Unix (Solaris, HP-UX, IBM-AIX) • Portal Family • NFuse Elite • NFuse Classic • Management Family • Citrix Load Management • Citrix Resource Management • Citrix Installation Management • Citrix Enterprise Services for NFuse (ESN) • Citrix Secure Gateway (CSG)
Citrix NFuse Virtual Access Applications Services Information • Single Point of Application Access • Web Application Portal • Integrate any application into a web browser • Publish content, web applications, Windows, Unix, and Java applications into a unified web desktop • Universal Client Access • Seamless Application Integration
The Beginning (Black & White TV) CLASSIC
Citrix NFuse Elite - Features and Benefits • Simple • Easy, wizard driven installation • Centralized portal management • Powerful • Information and application aggregation • Scalable • Access • Role-based access and User personalization • Seamless Integration with MetaFrame • Comprehensive Industry Partnerships
The Evolution (Color TV) Elite Everything - Anywhere Everything - Anywhere
Content Agent Types • Citrix CDAs • Shipped with Citrix NFuse Elite • Available through the Citrix web site • Plug into existing systems • Present tailored views of data to the desktop • Provide access to internal and external data • Provide access to information feeds and collaboration tools • Microsoft Web Parts • Created with Microsoft Sharepoint Portal Server • Created with Microsoft SQL Server Digital Dashboard • Available through the Microsoft web site • Plug into existing systems • Present tailored views of data to the desktop • Treated just like CDAs in NFuse Elite
Nfuse Elite Farm Topology State Server Agent Server Agent Server Data Base PMC Metaframe Server Farm Load Balancing Web Server Data Services And Storage Client Syndicated Content
Metaframe Compatibility • NFuse Elite is compatible with the following MetaFrame products: • MetaFrame XP for Windows • MetaFrame XP for Windows with Feature Release 1 & 2* • MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows with Feature Release 1 • MetaFrame 1.1 for UNIX with Feature Release 1c
Security with Citrix Secure Gateway • Encryption and Connectivity • Secures ICA Traffic • SSL v3.0 with 128-bit encryption and TLS (FIPS Compliant) • Support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKIs) • Single IP address is exposed to internet • Ease of firewall traversal (uses port 443 only) Citrix Secure Gateway Back-end Network Resources Firewall ICA and SSL Citrix MetaFrame XP w/ Feature Release 1 STA Citrix NFuse 1.6 Technology
Citrix Technology Overview Why are our customers using MetaFrame & NFuse Elite? • Simplify Application/Content Deployment and Management • Provide Predictable Application Performance • Improve Security • Overcome Hardware Obstacles • Simplify Database Management • Application Vendor Recommendation • Web Browser Based Application Access
Demo DEMO!
Summarize & Wrap Up
Conclusion Portable Laptops Desktop PCs Any Device, Anywhere! UNIX Workstations WBTs Wireless Devices Macs • Extending the Virtual Workplace — Everywhere.
Our Mission • To make information access as simple as a phone call, for anyone, anyplace, and at anytime.