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Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x

By : Craig Thomas Ellrod
Book Image

Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x

By: Craig Thomas Ellrod

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (27 chapters)
Getting Started with XenDesktop 7.x
Credits
Notice
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Creating a Domain Certificate Authority
Index

Managing the delivery groups


Delivery groups are collections of machines that deliver desktops and/or applications to users. Delivery groups specify which users can access the desktops or applications and are usually based on user characteristics or the types of users. We created delivery groups for desktops and applications in Chapter 2, Installing XenDesktop®. Delivery groups can include the following machines:

  • Windows desktop machine: This option provides secure, easily controllable access for users such as external contractors or third-party collaborators in addition to internal users. This provides a secure and centralized resource management while providing individual desktop and application environments for each user.

    Tip

    Use this option to deliver desktops.

  • Windows Server machine: This option supports a high volume of users while providing a high-definition user experience when accessing desktops or applications. This is useful for task users who perform a set of well-defined tasks...