Citrix Systems MetaFrame Presentation Server manual Citrix Document Center, Load Manager

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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Load Manager

Taking server farm load balancing to a new level, this component lets administrators customize rules to optimize server resources in any environment. Application scheduling permits administrators to schedule application availability to accommodate routine application and database maintenance. (Only available in MetaFrame Presentation Server Advanced and Enterprise Editions.)

Resource Manager

With this component, administrators can centrally monitor and manage the server farm to ensure continuous, smooth operation. Capabilities include real-time monitoring and alerting, application monitoring and usage, and user-configurable setting of metrics and alert thresholds. (Only available in MetaFrame Presentation Server Enterprise Edition.)

Installation Manager

This capability eases the administrative burden of installing and uninstalling applications on servers in large server farms. With the click of a mouse, administrators can replicate applications across the entire farm, saving time and effort. (Only available in MetaFrame Presentation Server Enterprise Edition.)

Network Manager

Enterprises that use network management software from leading providers, such as HP and Tivoli, can incorporate MetaFrame Presentation Server farms into these solutions and administer them through the native network management console or through a customized version of the management console. (Only available in MetaFrame Presentation Server Enterprise Edition.)

Citrix Document Center

The Citrix Document Center gives you a single point of access to all Administrator’s Guides for the MetaFrame Access Suite. Browse the Table of Contents for information about a task you want to accomplish and get point-and- click access to all pertinent sections across the guides.

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Contents MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Copyright and Trademark Notice Contents Chapter Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows Chapter Using Load Manager Page Introduction MetaFrame Presentation Server Benefits Introducing Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide MetaFrame Presentation Server Editions Introducing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components MetaFrame Presentation Server Management ConsolesMetaFrame Presentation Server Console License Management Console MetaFrame Access Suite ConsoleProgram Neighborhood Agent Console Web Interface ConsoleAdministration Tools ICA Administration ToolbarICA Client Update Configuration Tool Citrix Connection Configuration Tool Shadow TaskbarSpeedScreen Latency Reduction Manager MetaFrame Presentation Server Clients Citrix SSL Relay Configuration Tool Program Neighborhood Agent Program NeighborhoodWeb Client Secure Gateway for MetaFrame Presentation Server Extensible Solutions for Enterprise SystemsCitrix Document Center Installation ManagerLoad Manager Resource ManagerSimplified Licensing for MetaFrame Access Suite Products New Features of MetaFrame Presentation ServerEnhanced Support for Large Farms Zone Preference and FailoverDelegated Administration PoliciesBi-directional Audio Support SpeedScreen Multimedia Acceleration Enhanced Multimedia SupportSpeedScreen Flash Acceleration SpeedScreen Image AccelerationWorkspace Control Session ReliabilityOther Key Features of MetaFrame Presentation Server Introduction MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Accessing the Document Center Getting More Information and HelpTo start the Document Center Other Product Documentation Getting Service and SupportSubscription Advantage Page Chapter Suggested Hardware and Operating System Combinations Requirements for Performing this ReviewServers Running MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows MetaFrame Presentation Server Installation Overview Licensing Evaluation Versions of Citrix Products To install the MetaFrame Access Suite License ServerObtaining and Installing an Evaluation License Page MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Preparation for creating DemoFarm To install the Web Interface To create your server farm To install the MetaFrame Access Suite Console To install the Presentation Server ConsoleTo install the Document Center Adding a MetaFrame Presentation Server to your Server Farm Choose Connect to a database on this server To add a server to your server farmTo finish your installation To install Program Neighborhood Agent Installing MetaFrame ClientsPage MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows Using the Presentation Server Console To run the Presentation Server ConsoleServer Console Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows To publish Notepad from your primary server Publishing ApplicationsTo publish Calculator from your secondary server To publish the My Citrix Web Publishing Web ContentConfiguring the Web Interface To access the Web Interface ConsoleHttp//servername/Citrix/MetaFrame/WIAdmin Exploring the User Experience Running Published Applications Through a Web BrowserClick Notepad1 Running Published Applications from a Client Desktop Printing to Client PrintersTo show that you can run applications from DemoFarm Monitoring and Managing Client Sessions To test printing from a clientTo view session information for a server #clientname/printername Managing Printers for ClientsConfiguring Auto Creation of Client Printers To change the connection configuration Auto Creation and Citrix Connection ConfigurationClient Printing with the Universal Driver Using the Universal Printing CapabilitiesTo configure printing options for the server farm Benefits of Using the Universal DriverCreating a Policy Using PoliciesTo create a policy for shadowing From the Actions menu, choose Policy Create PolicyAssigning a Policy To assign the shadowing policy to connectionsSelect Filter based on users MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows Page Using MetaFrame Access Suite Components To run discovery Configuring Access Suite Console for the First TimeAccessing the Access Suite License Server Accessing Farm InformationAdding a Shortcut to Access Suite License Server To access information about DemoFarmLaunching License Management Console Using the License Management ConsoleTo launch the License Management Console Click Launch License Management Console on serverHttp//servername/lmc/index.jsp Opening the License Management ConsoleDetermining License Availability Perusing Historical UsageControlling License Management Console Access Page Using Load Manager Working With Load Evaluators Introducing Load Manager RulesTo assign a load evaluator to an application To create a load evaluatorMonitoring Server Loads Viewing Load Evaluator AssignmentsTo view information about the load evaluators in use To view the load for a serverUsing Resource Manager Report Types Report CenterReal-Time Monitoring Capabilities Delegated AdministrationFollowing table describes the meaning of each condition Identifying Status IconsCustomizing Real-Time Monitoring Monitoring ServersTo view the status display for a server To display the Resource Manager Watcher tabTo change the metric properties Monitoring the Status of a Group of ServersClick Properties To monitor a selected group of serversUsing the Summary Database Before you start using a summary databaseCreating Reports Looking Back to a Specific Time To generate a reportTo produce a Server Snapshot report Click Server Snapshot Reporting on the Use of Applications Reporting User ActivityViewing Saved Reports Page Frequently Asked Questions MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide Appendix B FAQs MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide