Mastering XenApp®

by Sunny Jha
Mastering XenApp®
Author: Sunny Jha
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2015-12-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785283367
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Master the skills required to implement Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 to deploy a complete Citrix®-hosted application from scratch About This Book Learn to implement and configure components of Citrix® XenApp® 7.6, which are XenServer®, XenApp®, Citrix® License server, PVS, Storefront, Citrix® Receiver, and Netscaler to secure WAN traffic Build the XenApp® 7.6 environment independently and perform tests to make sure the components are working as expected for internal and external traffic Implement advanced tools in Citrix® XenApp® to build and manage a cost effective, secure, and high-performing application delivery infrastructure with this comprehensive guide Who This Book Is For This is book is for administrators who are currently managing the implemented environment and want to learn how to deploy the Citrix® Hosted virtualization solution for the application in a windows server 2012 R2 environment. A reasonable knowledge and understanding of core XenApp® elements and concepts used during virtualizing applications are assumed. What You Will Learn Understand how to set up Hypervisor, install the management console, configure the storage repository, and create a virtual machine on hypervisor Set up an Infrastructure component and explore ways to tune them up so that they can be used for Citrix® environment Set up a Domain controller, DHCP, Certificate authority, and SQL server for static database for Citrix® XenApp® Validate the Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 solution to make sure components are communicating properly Manage the essential Citrix® components – Director, Licensing, and Policies with the Help of Citrix® studio Optimize the behavior of an Application and share desktop via Policies Installing and configuring Citrix® Provisioning services to deliver Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 virtual machines Secure the external Delivery of an application and shared desktop via netscaler to enjoy mobility In Detail Citrix® XenApp® is one of the leading pieces of Application delivery software that delivers Windows compatible apps to users on any device, anywhere. Citrix® XenApp® also gives administrators the ability to manage and control the freedom of mobility by increasing the security and saving costs at the same time. This book will provide you with all the knowledge required to successfully deploy and master a complete Citrix® hosted application. First, it will cover essential concepts of the architecture of XenApp®. You will then learn how to set up Hypervisor and how to set up Infrastructure components. Next you will learn how to Set up Citrix® Components, XenApp® resources, PVS, and Netscaler. We will further look at how to prepare the environment for Rollout. Additionally, you will learn how to configure the Citrix® components such as Citrix® Director. Moreover, you'll learn about shared desktop for delivery to end users and the application of policies for effective and secure delivery. Finally, you will learn how to implement provisioning services for a Citrix® XenApp® 7.6 environment. Style and approach This book is based on a course outline and hence takes a very practical approach so you will understand how to implement the components of XenApp® in a production environment. Complemented with many best practices and troubleshooting concepts of XenApp®, this book will help you master XenApp® swiftly.

Mastering NetScaler VPX™

by Rick Roetenberg
Mastering NetScaler VPX™
Author: Rick Roetenberg
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2015-11-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785288865
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Learn how to deploy and configure all the available Citrix NetScaler features with the best practices and techniques you need to know About This Book Implement and configure all the available NetScaler Application Delivery features and monitor NetScaler VPX performance in your environment Packed with real-word NetScaler deployment scenarios to help you see the configuration principles in action Integrate NetScaler with other Citrix technologies, including CloudBridge, Application Delivery Controller, HDX Insight, and Command Center Who This Book Is For If you're an administrator with prior experience using NetScaler then you have everything you need to make the most of this book. What You Will Learn Configure the more commonly used NetScaler VPX features such as basic load balancing, authentication, NetScaler Gateway, and StoreFront Configure the AppExpert features such as Responder, Rewrite, AppExpert templates, parsing HTTP, TCP, and UDP data Integrate NetScaler with other Citrix technologies such as CloudBridge, Insight Center, and Command Center Optimize traffic using caching, front-end optimization, and compression Dive deep in the security, caching, and compression enhancements Protect your environment with AAA and Application Firewall, or from HTTP DDoS attacks Troubleshoot an environment using tools such as TaaS and WireShark In Detail Citrix NetScaler is one of the best Application Delivery Controller products in the world. The Application Delivery Controllers are commonly used for load balancing purposes, to optimize traffic, and to perform extra security settings. This book will give you an insight into all the available features that the Citrix NetScaler appliance has to offer. The book will start with the commonly used NetScaler VPX features, such as load balancing and NetScaler Gateway functionality. Next, we cover features such as Responder, Rewrite, and the AppExpert templates, and how to configure these features. After that, you will learn more about the other available Citrix technologies that can interact with Citrix NetScaler. We also cover troubleshooting, optimizing traffic, caching, performing protection using Application Firewall, and denying HTTP DDoS attacks for web services. Finally, we will demonstrate the different configuration principles real-world Citrix NetScaler deployment scenarios. Style and approach This easy-to-follow guide explains as much as possible about each feature and its configuration. Each topic is explained sequentially in the process of configuring and deploying the feature.

Mastering Citrix® XenDesktop®

by Govardhan Gunnala
Mastering Citrix® XenDesktop®
Author: Govardhan Gunnala
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1784394599
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Nowadays, many organizations are moving toward desktop virtualization. Citrix® XenDesktop® is the most comprehensive solution to implement a scalable and high performance virtual desktop environment. This book will provide you with the technical skills you need to successfully design, set up, and maintain a XenDesktop® environment. This book will introduce you to the main components of a XenDesktop® infrastructure and covers how to design and install them. Through each chapter, you will quickly learn how to configure your virtual desktop environment in order to meet specific end user requirements, giving your users the freedom to work from anywhere and from any device while virtual desktops and apps are centrally maintained in your data center.

Troubleshooting Citrix XenApp®

by Dragos Madarasan
Troubleshooting Citrix XenApp®
Author: Dragos Madarasan
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785284029
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Identify and resolve key Citrix XenApp® issues using trusted troubleshooting and monitoring techniques About This Book Understand the key troubleshooting methodologies when working with XenApp 7.5 version and above Uncover effective tips and techniques to solve real-world XenApp® infrastructure problems This is a fast-paced guide to developing key troubleshooting and problem resolution skills you can put to use in a Citrix environment Who This Book Is For This book is for Citrix Administrators or Citrix Engineers who are currently managing Citrix XenApp® in a production environment and want to learn how to troubleshoot XenApp® issues in the shortest possible time. It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of XenApp's components and how to implement and manage a XenApp® infrastructure. What You Will Learn Get to know about troubleshooting methodologies and perform a root cause analysis of the problem Understand the individual components and interactions required for a successful XenApp environments Identify and troubleshoot issues around the core Citrix components Identify XenApp® components and their roles and learn how they interact with the communication channels Gain tips and tricks to optimize Citrix deployments Monitor and optimize the XenApp® environment In Detail Citrix XenApp® is an application virtualization product from Citrix. It allows users to connect to their corporate applications from various computer systems and even mobile devices. XenApp® has grown into a complex software with ever-expanding infrastructures in place. Together with tight integrations with other systems such as Terminal Services, Active Directory, and other third-party authentication services, troubleshooting XenApp® has become more complicated. This book teaches you how to approach troubleshooting complex issues with XenApp® deployments and understand the problem, find a fix or workaround, determine the root cause, and apply corrective steps wherever applicable. The book progresses to give you an idea about the many supportive components that play an important role in XenApp's application delivery model and should be considered while troubleshooting XenApp® issues. It also shows you standard troubleshooting processes so that you can resolve complex XenApp® issues in a mission critical environment. By the end of this book, you will see how and where to use supportive components that help minimize XenApp® issues. Also, we'll explain various tools that can be useful when monitoring and optimizing entire application and desktop delivery model. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow, fast-paced, example-oriented guide with a brief explanation on various troubleshooting methodologies to walk you through a host of real-life problems.

Mastering Office 365 Administration

by Thomas Carpe
Mastering Office 365 Administration
Author: Thomas Carpe
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787127443
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Leverage Office 365 to increase your organization's efficiency Key Features Perform common to advanced-level management and administrative tasks for your organization with Office 365 Become an Office 365 generalist who can work with the entire stack—not just specific products An advanced-level guide that will teach you to implement enterprise-level services into your organization, no matter the size of the business Book Description In today's world, every organization aims to migrate to the cloud in order to become more efficient by making full use of the latest technologies. Office 365 is your one-stop solution to making your organization reliable, scalable, and fast. This book will start with an overview of Office 365 components, and help you learn how to use the administration portal, and perform basic administration. It then goes on to cover common management tasks, such as managing users, admin roles, groups, securing Office 365, and enforcing compliance. In the next set of chapters, you will learn about topics including managing Skype for Business Online, Yammer, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams. In the final section of the book, you will learn how to carry out reporting and monitor Office 365 service health. By the end of this book, you will be able to implement enterprise-level services with Office 365 based on your organization's needs. What you will learn Understand the vast Office 365 feature set Understand how workloads and applications interact and integrate with each other Connect PowerShell to various Office 365 services and perform tasks Manage Skype for Business Online Get support and monitor Office 365 service health Manage and administer identities and groups efficiently Who this book is for This book targets architects, sys admins, engineers, and administrators who are working with Office 365 and are responsible for configuring, implementing, and managing Office 365 in their organization. A prior knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange servers is mandatory.

Getting Started with Citrix XenApp® 7.6

by Konstantin Cvetanov
Getting Started with Citrix XenApp® 7.6
Author: Konstantin Cvetanov
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2015-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 178439873X
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Install, configure, and support your XenApp systems with the power of Citrix XenApp About This Book Familiarize yourself with Citrix applications and desktop virtualization Maintain and troubleshoot your XenApp environment to minimize system downtime A hands-on, step-by-step guide with a practical approach and real-world examples to get you up and running with XenApp systems Who This Book Is For This book is intended for IT administrators and consultants who want to build application and desktop virtualization solutions for their employers and customers. No prior knowledge of Citrix technologies is required. What You Will Learn Make the use case for Citrix XenApp and design your first system Prepare your existing IT infrastructure for XenApp and learn what licenses you need Install and configure the XenApp infrastructure Enable access with StoreFront and NetScaler Gateway Enable load balancing with NetScaler Maintain servers and publish applications and desktops Manage printing in a Citrix environment Troubleshoot your environment using advanced tools and methodologies employed by Citrix Escalation Teams In Detail If you want to effectively deploy the various components of Citrix XenApp to create an enterprise environment for application and desktop delivery, this hands-on guide is perfect for you. You start off by understanding the need and benefits of Citrix XenApp with respect to Virtualization technology. After this, you will get to grips with the requirement analysis and designing aspect of building XenApp systems and all the necessary installation and configuration procedures for Citrix XenApp, StoreFront and NetScalar Gateway are explained one by one in detail. Step-by-step, you will learn to deploy your first XenApp with the Machine Creation Services method and Provisioning Services method. After this, you will explore the administering part of applications and systems, followed by printing in the XenApp environment. Next, you will learn all the trips and tricks required to troubleshoot and support the XenApp environment. By the end of this book, you will be ready to go live with your new XenApp environment. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide to technical implementations in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. Each component is deployed sequentially until a full solution is built. Basic as well as advanced features of the product are explored to appeal to the widest possible audience interested in the topic.

Mastering Active Directory

by Dishan Francis
Mastering Active Directory
Author: Dishan Francis
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2017-06-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787283070
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Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active Directory About This Book Manage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectively Automate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShell Manage your organization's network with ease Who This Book Is For If you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in this topic, this is the book for you. What You Will Learn Explore the new features in Active Directory Domain Service 2016 Automate AD tasks with PowerShell Get to know the advanced functionalities of the schema Learn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placement Install and migrate Active directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016 Manage Active Directory objects using different tools and techniques Manage users, groups, and devices effectively Design your OU structure in the best way Audit and monitor Active Directory Integrate Azure with Active Directory for a hybrid setup In Detail Active Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables interoperation with other directories. If you are aware of Active Directory basics and want to gain expertise in it, this book is perfect for you. We will quickly go through the architecture and fundamentals of Active Directory and then dive deep into the core components, such as forests, domains, sites, trust relationships, OU, objects, attributes, DNS, and replication. We will then move on to AD schemas, global catalogs, LDAP, RODC, RMS, certificate authorities, group policies, and security best practices, which will help you gain a better understanding of objects and components and how they can be used effectively. We will also cover AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016 and all their new features. Last but not least, you will learn how to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid-cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations on, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure, effective manner. Furthermore, I will guide you through automating administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. Toward the end of the book, we will cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques that can be used to improve security and performance in an identity infrastructure. Style and approach This step-by-step guide will help you master the core functionalities of Active Directory services using Microsoft Server 2016 and PowerShell, with real-world best practices at the end.

Mastering Microsoft Virtualization

by Tim Cerling
Mastering Microsoft Virtualization
Author: Tim Cerling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470602732
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The first in-depth, comprehensive guide to Microsoft's suite of virtualization products Virtualization is a hot topic for IT because of the potential it offers for serious economic benefits. While other books treat server virtualization alone, this comprehensive guide provides a complete virtual strategy. You will learn how to deploy a complete virtualization stack with Microsoft's offerings in server virtualization, application virtualization, presentation virtualization, and desktop virtualization. Written by Microsoft technology product specialists, this guide provides real-world focus, enabling you to create a complete IT system that is highly efficient and cost effective. Covers Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V 2.0, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Demonstrates how to deploy a virtual infrastructure-from the server to the desktop Goes beyond any other book on Microsoft virtualization Covers the highly anticipated new feature Live Migration This guide, part of the popular Sybex Mastering series, offers every IT administrator a road map for implementing an efficient and successful virtualization project.

Mastering VMware Horizon 7.8

by Peter von Oven
Mastering VMware Horizon 7.8
Author: Peter von Oven
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789806720
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Discover advanced virtualization techniques and strategies to deliver centralized desktop and application services Key FeaturesLeverage advanced desktop virtualization techniques and strategies to transform your organization Build better virtualized services for your users with VMware Horizon 7.8Develop and deploy end-to-end virtualized solutionsBook Description Desktop virtualization can be tough, but VMware Horizon 7.8 changes all that. With a rich and adaptive UX, improved security,and a range of useful features for storage and networking optimization, there's plenty to love. But to properly fall in love with it, you need to know how to use it, and that means venturing deeper into the software and taking advantage of its extensive range of features, many of which are underused and underpromoted. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to not only successfully virtualize your desktop infrastructure, but also to maintain and optimize it to keep all your users happy. We'll show you how to assess and analyze your infrastructure, and how to use that analysis to design a solution that meets your organizational and user needs. Once you've done that, you'll find out how to build your virtualized environment, before deploying your virtualized solution. But more than that,we'll also make sure you know everything you need to know about the full range of features on offer, including the mobile cloud, so that you can use them to take full control of your virtualized infrastructure. What you will learnSuccessfully configure Horizon 7.8 for the needs of your usersDeliver virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and hosted applicationsBecome familiar with how to develop, and deploy, a complete, end-to-end solutionDiscover how to optimize desktop OS images for virtual desktopsBuild, optimize, and tune desktop operating systems to deliver a superior end user experienceExplore the Horizon 7.8 infrastructure so that you can take full advantage of itWho this book is for This book is ideal for system admins, and solution architects interested in gaining hands-on experience with virtualization. It will take you to an advanced level, but at a pace that ensures you are always solving real-world problems. Some experience in desktop management using Windows and Microsoft Office (and familiarity with Active Directory, SQL, Windows Remote Desktop Session Hosting, and VMware vSphere technology) is necessary.