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Other Key Features of MetaFrame Presentation Server
The following is a list of features that can only be found within MetaFrame Presentation Server:
Active Directory support. MetaFrame Presentation Server supports Microsoft Active Directory, allowing administrators to publish applications to Active Directory users and groups. Users can log onto MetaFrame Presentation Server using their full Active
Printer management. Even in diverse printing environments, administrators can efficiently manage resources and ensure
Shadowing enhancements. Responding to stricter policies on observing employees, Citrix enables shadowing instances to be logged, and provides an on- screen indicator when an administrator is shadowing a user. Shadowing is offered as an installation option to accommodate organizations whose policies prohibit user monitoring.
Client time zone support. In today’s distributed enterprises, users may be accessing MetaFrame Presentation Server from around the world. These applications run in the context of the user’s local time zone, ensuring accuracy of records and appointments.
Expanded capacity. Citrix application serving environments can encompass hundreds of servers supporting tens of thousands of
Reduced IT administration. A central data store for all configuration settings lets administrators make changes more easily and efficiently. Managing hundreds of servers is accomplished smoothly, even with a limited IT staff.
Reduced network traffic. Citrix Independent Management Architecture (IMA), the foundation for MetaFrame Presentation Servers, reduces
Citrix administrator accounts. Previously, all Windows 2000 administrators had, by default, complete administration authority over MetaFrame 1.8 configurable settings. However, many organizations want to assign Citrix administration privileges to only certain designated Windows 2000 administrators. With MetaFrame Presentation Server, this is now a reality.
