Long gone are the days of WinFrame when Citrix used to be just a server where multiple users executed applications at the same time. In the 21st century, Citrix's portfolio has grown to include virtualization, networking, mobility, and cloud space and every bit of Citrix infrastructure is full of moving parts. Managing a XenApp environment can sometimes prove challenging, so having a good understanding of the different procedures involved in the XenApp administration is pivotal to your organization's success. In this chapter, we will explore the following topics with a focus on system management:
Licensing your XenApp environment for Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Facilitating profiles with Citrix Profile Management
Benefiting from Session Prelaunch and Lingering
Managing Citrix policies and Active Directory GPOs in the XenApp environment
Upgrading the VDA and PVS target device software
XenApp permissions and delegated administration...