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Citrix XenDesktop 4

XenDesktop makes virtual desktops a mainstream reality for hundreds of millions of corporate employees for the first time ever. Unlike first-generation virtual desktop (VDI) solutions that were applicable only to a narrow set of users, XenDesktop with its new FlexCast delivery technology is the first product in the industry to support every desktop virtualization model in a single, integrated solution.

This approach improves ROI, simplifies management and extends the benefits of virtualization to every employee in the enterprise. With the full integration of Citrix XenApp functionality, customers can deliver on-demand applications as a seamless part of their overall desktop management strategy.

XenDesktop VDI provides:

  • Any device, anytime, anywhere - Leveraging Citrix Receiver as a lightweight universal client, XenDesktop users can access their desktop and corporate applications from any PC, Mac, thin client or smartphone. This enables complete workplace flexibility, business continuity and user mobility.
  • HDX user experience - With Citrix HDX technology, users get an experience that rivals a local PC, even when using Multimedia, real-time collaboration, USB peripherals, and 3D graphics. XenDesktop uses 90% less bandwidth compared to alternative VDI or virtual desktop solutions.
  • FlexCast delivery - With FlexCast delivery technology, IT can deliver any type of virtual desktop (VDI), to any user, on any device. Each desktop is tailored to meet the performance, security and flexibility requirements to provide the best desktop for every user, every time.
  • On-demand apps by XenApp - With application virtualization, IT can control data access, manage fewer desktop images, eliminate system conflicts, and reduce application regression testing. Adding, updating and removing apps is simple and self-service for users, enabling them to access applications instantly from anywhere, while getting a high-definition user experience.

 


What's New?

XenDesktop 4 further widens Citrix virtual desktop leadership by providing the best high definition user experience in the desktop virtualization market, with better reliability and higher availability than a traditional PC.

Key new capabilities of XenDesktop 4 include:

FlexCast desktop delivery technology
Different types of workers across the enterprise need different types of desktops. Some require simplicity and standardization, while others need performance and personalization. With FlexCast delivery, IT can deliver the best desktop for every user, every time. This powerful capability gives customers the flexibility to deliver any type of virtual desktop on any device – and to change this mix at any time. XenDesktop with FlexCast allows customers to use any combination of the virtual desktop technologies, all orchestrated from one, and managed centrally.

HDX Enhancements
The new HDX enhancements in XenDesktop 4 ensure the best possible user experience for multimedia content, real-time communication, USB peripherals and 3D graphics, regardless of the network or endpoint device. XenDesktop delivers HDX experience for every user, while utilizing 90 percent less bandwidth than competing solutions.

  • HDX 3D for Professional Graphics
  • HDX MediaStream for Flash
  • HDX MediaStream enhanced delivery of server-rendered video
  • HDX Plug-n-Play flexible multi-monitor support
  • HDX RealTime webcam support
  • HDX RealTime audio codec technology
  • HDX IntelliCache with Citrix Branch Repeater

On-demand apps by XenApp
With application virtualization, IT can control data access, manage fewer images, eliminate system conflicts, and reduce application regression testing – simplifying desktop management complexity and cost by up to 50%.

Full Windows 7 Support
The XenDesktop introduces full support for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. With XenDesktop 4, migrating to Windows 7 is as fast and simple as configuring a single master image and assigning users.

Data security and access control
With XenDesktop, users can access desktops and applications from any location or device, while IT sets policies that control whether data ever leaves the datacenter. XenDesktop can dramatically improve endpoint security by eliminating the need for data to reside on the users’ devices. Centralized data, encrypted delivery, a hardened SSL VPN appliance and multi-factor authentication further ensure that only authorized users connect to their desktops, intellectual property is protected, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.

FlexCast virtual desktop technology