Citrix Systems MetaFrame Presentation Server specs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The online Knowledge Base contains an extensive collection of application notes, technical articles, troubleshooting tips, and white papers. The Knowledge Base is available in the Support area of the Citrix Web site: http://www.citrix.com.

Why did Citrix create different editions of MetaFrame Presentation Server solutions?

Citrix created different editions of MetaFrame Presentation Server, based on extensive customer and partner feedback, to accommodate application-serving environments of all sizes. By integrating advanced management capabilities into MetaFrame Presentation Server, customers can more easily take advantage of the significant return on investment (ROI) and e-Business enabling benefits of Citrix load management, system monitoring and analysis, application packaging and delivery, and integrated network management capabilities.

What is Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows, version 3.0?

Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the easiest way to manage enterprise applications from a central location and access them from anywhere.

•Access any application on any device.

•Web-enable existing applications.

•Simplify applications deployment.

•Easily manage server farms from a single interface.

•Leverage and extend existing investments in hardware and software.

New features and functions are designed to add maximum value to your Windows server family investments without the typical complexity associated with migrating to a new architecture or platform.

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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 Console Administration 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 Neighborhood Web Client Secure Gateway for MetaFrame Presentation Server Extensible Solutions for Enterprise Systems Citrix Document Center Installation ManagerLoad Manager Resource Manager Simplified Licensing for MetaFrame Access Suite Products New Features of MetaFrame Presentation ServerEnhanced Support for Large Farms Zone Preference and Failover Delegated Administration PoliciesBi-directional Audio Support SpeedScreen Multimedia Acceleration Enhanced Multimedia SupportSpeedScreen Flash Acceleration SpeedScreen Image Acceleration Workspace Control Session Reliability Other 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 Support Subscription Advantage Page Chapter Suggested Hardware and Operating System Combinations Requirements for Performing this Review Servers Running MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows MetaFrame Presentation Server Installation Overview Licensing Evaluation Versions of Citrix Products To install the MetaFrame Access Suite License Server Obtaining 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 farm To 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 Applications To publish Calculator from your secondary server To publish the My Citrix Web Publishing Web Content Configuring 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 Clients Configuring Auto Creation of Client Printers To change the connection configuration Auto Creation and Citrix Connection Configuration Client Printing with the Universal Driver Using the Universal Printing Capabilities To configure printing options for the server farm Benefits of Using the Universal Driver Creating a Policy Using PoliciesTo create a policy for shadowing From the Actions menu, choose Policy Create Policy Assigning 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 Time Accessing the Access Suite License Server Accessing Farm InformationAdding a Shortcut to Access Suite License Server To access information about DemoFarm Launching License Management Console Using the License Management ConsoleTo launch the License Management Console Click Launch License Management Console on server Http//servername/lmc/index.jsp Opening the License Management Console Determining License Availability Perusing Historical Usage Controlling License Management Console Access Page Using Load Manager Working With Load Evaluators Introducing Load Manager Rules To assign a load evaluator to an application To create a load evaluator Monitoring Server Loads Viewing Load Evaluator AssignmentsTo view information about the load evaluators in use To view the load for a server Using Resource Manager Report Types Report Center Real-Time Monitoring Capabilities Delegated Administration Following table describes the meaning of each condition Identifying Status Icons Customizing Real-Time Monitoring Monitoring ServersTo view the status display for a server To display the Resource Manager Watcher tab To change the metric properties Monitoring the Status of a Group of ServersClick Properties To monitor a selected group of servers Using 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