Enabling Security Groups

16.6.3. Enabling Security Groups

In order for security groups to function in a zone, the security groups feature must first be enabled for the zone. The administrator can do this when creating a new zone, by selecting a network offering that includes security groups. The procedure is described in Zone Configuration in the Installation Guide. The administrator can not enable security groups for an existing zone, only when creating a new zone.

16.6.4. Adding a Security Group

A user or administrator can define a new security group.

1.Log in to the CloudPlatform UI as an administrator or end user.

2.In the left navigation, choose Network

3.In Select view, choose Security Groups.

4.Click Add Security Group.

5.Provide a name and description.

6.Click OK.

The new security group appears in the Security Groups Details tab.

7.To make the security group useful, continue to Adding Ingress and Egress Rules to a Security Group.

16.6.5. Adding Ingress and Egress Rules to a Security Group

1.Log in to the CloudPlatform UI as an administrator or end user.

2.In the left navigation, choose Network

3.In Select view, choose Security Groups, then click the security group you want .

4.To add an ingress rule, click the Ingress Rules tab and fill out the following fields to specify what network traffic is allowed into VM instances in this security group. If no ingress rules are specified, then no traffic will be allowed in, except for responses to any traffic that has been allowed out through an egress rule.

•Add by CIDR/Account. Indicate whether the source of the traffic will be defined by IP address (CIDR) or an existing security group in a CloudPlatform account (Account). Choose Account if you want to allow incoming traffic from all VMs in another security group

•Protocol. The networking protocol that sources will use to send traffic to the security group. TCP and UDP are typically used for data exchange and end-user communications. ICMP is typically used to send error messages or network monitoring data.

•Start Port, End Port. (TCP, UDP only) A range of listening ports that are the destination for the incoming traffic. If you are opening a single port, use the same number in both fields.

•ICMP Type, ICMP Code. (ICMP only) The type of message and error code that will be accepted.

•CIDR. (Add by CIDR only) To accept only traffic from IP addresses within a particular address block, enter a CIDR or a comma-separated list of CIDRs. The CIDR is the base IP address of the incoming traffic. For example, 192.168.0.0/22. To allow all CIDRs, set to 0.0.0.0/0.

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4.2 specifications

Citrix Systems, a leading provider of virtualization solutions and cloud computing technologies, released version 4.2 of its popular software, Citrix XenApp, which was previously known as Presentation Server. This version marked a significant evolution in providing users with remote access to applications and desktops, emphasizing simplicity, performance, and security.

One of the standout features of Citrix XenApp 4.2 is its improved application streaming capabilities. This technology allows applications to be delivered to users in real-time, reducing the need for extensive local installations and enhancing the user experience. With application streaming, administrators can efficiently manage applications on a central server while ensuring that users have immediate access to the necessary tools.

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The user experience was further improved with a revamped interface, making it easier for end-users to access their applications and data. Simplified menus, clear navigation paths, and the ability to customize user settings contributed to a more efficient workflow, allowing users to focus on their tasks rather than struggling with the software.

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