XenServer for XenApp

As customers look at virtualizng Xenapp implementations, Citrix is asked why XenServer and XenApp are the best integrated solution.  Virtualizing XenApp must go well beyond simple server virtualization as the benefits are limited.  To help explain where, why and how XenServer and XenApp integration makes sense, the following set of materials helps develop a business justification from the high-level reference architecture through implementation and design considerations for such a solution.

• Reference Architecture: Explains why a 100% physical architecture was reconfigured to include both physical and virtual systems and deciding factors of why XenServer is the best server virtualization solution for XenApp servers.
• Implementation Guide: A step-by-step guide showing how to incorporate a XenApp Farm into a XenServer Platinum environment. Demonstrates how to create a golden XenApp image to be provisioned to any number of virtual machines.
• Design Considerations: To meet the needs of the business, a solution like XenServer for XenApp must allow for design decisions. This article focuses on a few of the major considerations when integrating these solutions together.

Daniel Feller (Citrix Sr. Architect, Worldwide Consulting Solutions)