Check out the Hands-on Labs at Citrix Summit.

There is no substitute for the real thing. These instructor-led hands-on learning labs will give you the in-depth experience required to master new Citrix technologies.

• Citrix Essentials for XenServer and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Virtual Desktop Delivery with Citrix XenDesktop
• HA & Security for Multi-site Citrix XenApp Farms
• Citrix XenApp 5.0 Hands-on Technical Training

Unlike typical conference hands-on training, theses sessions provide real world training utilizing our virtual lab infrastructure. Learn through step-by-step, hands-on experience with the latest Citrix solutions, including XenDesktop, XenServer, XenApp and the NetScaler. You'll be able to ask plenty of questions and get comfortable with these robust and powerful solutions.

Sales & Technical Breakout Sessions

Hands-on Labs are only a part of the picture at Citrix Summit. We have in-depth content for Business, Sales and Technical attendees that give you the inside track on selling, designing, and supporting application delivery solutions. This is a must attend event for all Citrix partners.

TechEdge

Citrix TechEdge is an exclusive series of breakouts where you will learn the latest troubleshooting techniques for supporting Citrix application delivery infrastructure. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience from the experts, who can answer your technical issues and provide you with the power to understand how to do your job more effectively and efficiently. You will see application delivery in action and learn the tips and tricks to troubleshoot complex tasks and solve your customers' IT infrastructure problems.

Don't delay. Register Today!
http://www.citrixsummit.com

And, don't forget to stay in Las Vegas for Citrix Synergy. Join customers and industry professionals for 3 days of thought leadership on virtualization, networking, and application delivery. Partners can register for both events at special rates.
http://www.citrixsynergy.com

Citrix: Get Smart

Welcome to Citrix Summit 2009 - May 3rd & 4th, 2009

The premier training conference designed exclusively for Citrix partners.

Citrix Summit is the place for Citrix partners to start learning about the latest and greatest products and technologies for application delivery infrastructure. Here, during 2 days of non-stop educational and networking activities, you'll strengthen your solution selling skills so you can expand beyond point products into comprehensive application delivery solutions.

Plus, you'll find out how to increase your services business around Citrix solutions for larger revenue streams. And by learning about the Citrix Delivery Center portfolio of desktop and server virtualization solutions, applications, and many supporting products, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to better advise your customers on the best approach for solving their IT challenges.

Summit is a must-attend event for Citrix partners, especially if your customers are:

• Interested in desktop virtualization
• Looking for smarter ways to deliver applications
• Turning to you as their trusted advisor on application delivery infrastructure

Click Here for more information and to register.

There are a lot of things to do in Vegas, such as seeing a show, riding a roller coaster and of course, becoming a high roller; however, none of them come with a guarantee that you will go home with something more valuable than you arrived with. At Citrix Synergy, not only will you leave with new and/or renewed connections with other professionals in the industry and at Citrix, but you will leave with knowledge that will deliver more value to your company and to you as an individual.

Sure, there are multiple valuable conferences within a conference at Synergy (iForum, Network World Live! and Virtualization Congress) but my personal favorite is GeekSpeak Live!  If you haven't seen or attended a GeekSpeak session (examples Shawn at Synergy  and Michael with GeekSpeak Roadtrip!) , you need to check this out. These sessions are where true unfiltered technical interactive discussions occur, many sessions are led by Citrix CTPs such as Charles Aunger , Ruben Spruijt  & Jeroen van de Camp, and Brian Madden and many more, but you also have the ability to lead and/or change a discussion topic on the fly.

This year we have expanded GeekSpeak Live to not only include our traditional evening sessions, but we also have the GeekSpeak SpeakEasy sessions on the exhibit floor and we have woven GeekSpeak session through the traditional conference tracks as well.

As we get closer and closer to Citrix Synergy, I will be posting more information about our GeekSpeak sessions and presenters. Please feel free to leave a comment on this blog, check out the GeekSpeak forum or drop me an email if you are interested in a topic or being a GeekSpeak session lead.

Before I go, I wanted to share a discussion I had with a Citrix Synergy attendee. The discussion started regarding the GeekSpeak session, but quickly transitioned to "I am planning to attend, but my boss/finance team is really leery of spending on technology conferences (especially in Vegas), given the negative press that AIG and others in the industry have gotten regarding conferences. Do you have any advice for me?"

We at Citrix are completely aware budget constraints and have pulled together some information on the topic for you. The fact is that from a cost perspective, Vegas is a value compared to other cities hosting technology events Vegas is 20%-60% cheaper from an attendee perspective. With the data we provided, she was able to assure her management that Citrix Synergy was not a boondoggle!

I look forward to seeing you at Citrix Synergy and Geekspeak Live! , perhaps the one time that "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" isn't true!

Let the games begin...before you even get to Las Vegas!

Register for Citrix Synergy before April 24 for seven chances to win self-paced online training from Citrix Education valued at $2,000!*  Simply indicate your desire to enter the Lucky 7 drawing under the Options section of your event registration form and qualify when you complete Synergy registration.

This newly-released delivery format allows users to benefit from the cost savings and convenience of training from the comfort of home or office.  Featuring a robust technical curriculum and 30 days of unlimited lab access time, self-paced online training equips learners with the skills and hands-on experience to master their Citrix solution.

Winners will be posted at the Citrix Education booth during tradeshow hours.  Visit the booth to find out if you are one of the Lucky 7!

Register Now

Already registered for Synergy?
Access your My Synergy account to update your event profile and enter to win.

*Please see terms and conditions for eligibility.

At Shannon Ma Virtualized I've recently posted a blog about the release of XenAppPrep. Check it out here.

Join Citrix Education at Summit and participate in our many educational activities geared towards Citrix partners:

• ENTER TO WIN access to ALL Self-paced Online technical training courses for 1 Year
• TAKE the new CCA for XenApp 5 exam at NO COST and select others at 50% OFF
• GET Hands-On with Technical Learning Labs
• LEARN about the latest enhancements to the Citrix® Solution Advisor Program and Certification Structure  
  

Click here for more information on these offerings.

Special Certification Offer for Partners - Implementing Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008 exam at NO COST, select other exams 50% OFF

Citrix Education offers partners the opportunity to get Citrix certified during Summit!  Partners can take the latest certification exams at our on-site testing center at a 50% discount and take the newest CCA for XenApp 5 exam at NO COST!

Partners, reserve your spot today and take advantage of this SUMMIT ONLY offer. Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis to those partners registered to attend Summit. For more information on this special offer and to pre-register for an exam, click here.