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AppExpert Templates

NetScaler AppExpert Application Templates

NetScaler AppExpert Templates simplifies deploying NetScaler for specific applications by encapsulating everything about a NetScaler configuration that is specific to a given application.

Captured within an AppExpert Template are:

  1. The application components (e.g., pages, files, archives, Web Services) that NetScaler will optimize.
  2. The traffic management entities (e.g., VServers/VIPs and associated load-balancing algorithms, SSL offload settings) for these application components.
  3. The specific NetScaler policies for caching, compression, rewrite and other NetScaler functionality used to optimize the application.

Templates present a consolidated view of everything NetScaler is doing for a given application to NetScaler administrators, further simplifying management. From one place, NetScaler administrators can manage, maintain and change the NetScaler configuration for the application. And, this same view provides a framework for NetScaler administrators and their peers in the application groups to work together as existing applications evolve and as new applications are brought online.

AppExpert Templates are designed to be imported and exported, so the benefits of NetScaler for specific applications can be gained within minutes. Import/Export also makes it easy to share application-specific configuration within an organization as well as between organizations.

Note: Starting with NetScaler v9.3, there are two template files, the Template File (xml) and the Deployment File (xml). Download both files to be imported into the NetScaler AppExpert Templates.

Microsoft Sharepoint Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Sharepoint
NS v9.3
NS v9.2 build 39.6
NS v9.0 build 68
2011/10/11
2010/03/19
2009/05/29
Sharepoint 2010
NS v10.0 Build 72+
NS v9.3 Build 61.5
2013/04/19
2013/05/07
Sharepoint 2010 with AppFw
NS v10.0 Build 72+
NS v9.3 Build 52.3
2013/04/19
2011/12/14


MicroSoft Exchange Server

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Exchange 2010
NS v10.0 build 72+
2013/04/19


Microsoft Outlook Web Access Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
OWA
NS v10.0 Build 72+
NS v9.3
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.1 build 73 GA


NS v9.0 build 65 GA

2013/04/19
2011/10/11
2010/03/19
2009/02/22


2009/02/18

Note: Batch file must be run prior to template import


Generic Application Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Generic Application
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.1 build 97.3 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3 GA
2008/12/12
2009/11/12
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions
Generic Application SSL
NS v9.1 build 97.3 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3 GA
2009/11/12
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions


SAP Templates


Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
SAP Enterprise SOA Portal
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/02/18
2010/03/19
2011/07/15
SAP Enterprise SOA ERP
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/02/18
2010/03/19
2011/07/15
SAP Enterprise SOA Composite
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/02/18
2010/03/19
2011/07/15


Oracle Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Oracle EBS 12
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/02/19
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions
Oracle EBS 12.1
NS v9.1 build 97.3
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/08/06
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions
Siebel 8.1.1.0
NS v9.1 build 97.3
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/11/12
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions
JD Edwards
NS v9.0
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2009/10/27
2010/03/19
2011/10/11
Template File | Deployment File
Classic Expressions in the template are upgraded to default syntax expressions


EasyCall Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
EasyCall
NS v9.0 build 65 GA
NS v9.2 build 39.6 GA
NS v9.3
2008/12/01
2010/03/19
2011/10/15


Merchandising Server Templates

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Merchandising Server
NS v9.2 build 48.6 GA
NSv 9.3
2010/12/30
2011/07/15


Citrix Web Interface

Title
NetScaler
Release
Validation Date
Download
Citrix Web Interface
NS9.3 Build 48.4
2011/05/25


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  1. Dec 16, 2008

    Marco Schirrmeister says:

    Is there a good guide how to create a Template? Otherwise I'm looking forward t...

    Is there a good guide how to create a Template?

    Otherwise I'm looking forward to see a AppExpert Template for IBM Lotus Domino in the near future.

    Marco

    1. Mar 11, 2009

      Craig Ellrod says:

      The procedure for creating a template is pretty straight-forward, and can be don...

      The procedure for creating a template is pretty straight-forward, and can be done using any of the deployment guides that are already developed, just tailored to IBM Lotus Domino, until such time as we get around to defining one.

  2. Jan 22, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    The visualiser is nice, but is it Windows only? I'd hoped it would be part of t...

    The visualiser is nice, but is it Windows only? I'd hoped it would be part of the admin webapp.

    1. Feb 12, 2009

      Anonymous says:

      I think the visualizer is a part of the web GUI

      I think the visualizer is a part of the web GUI

    2. Feb 16, 2009

      Anonymous says:

      It is part of the java web GUI.

      It is part of the java web GUI.

  3. Feb 17, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    On page 16 I don't have the "Method and Persistence" tab for in the "Configure b...

    On page 16 I don't have the "Method and Persistence" tab for in the "Configure backend services"

    I'm running  NS 9.0 Build 66.12.  Also, after using the AppTemplate I didn't have an Vservers setup under my load balancing node.  Is this common?

    1. Mar 11, 2009

      Craig Ellrod says:

      Load Balancing Vservers are created internal to the NetScaler, when an Appexpert...

      Load Balancing Vservers are created internal to the NetScaler, when an Appexpert Template is created/imported. They are visible via command line.

      1. Jul 09, 2009

        Anonymous says:

        So using the template above, the only way to set any persistence settings would ...

        So using the template above, the only way to set any persistence settings would be via the command line (as Methods and Perisstence tabsa re also missing on my setup)? This does not sound right?

  4. Feb 28, 2009

    Gregum Anthum says:

    Are the templates versioned or can the templates be used with other versions tha...

    Are the templates versioned or can the templates be used with other versions than NS9.0b65GA?
    If it is the first then when can we expect updated templates?
    If it is the latter maybe you want to rename the templates to make it more obvious.
    Thanks!

    1. Mar 11, 2009

      Craig Ellrod says:

      Templates are versioned, updates will be forthcoming.

      Templates are versioned, updates will be forthcoming.

      1. Apr 19, 2009

        Anonymous says:

        Hi Craig, Do you have an ETA when the updated templates will be available? NS9....

        Hi Craig,

        Do you have an ETA when the updated templates will be available? NS9.0b65 has been retracted by Citrix due to a critical bug. This means, as the templates are versioned, that there are no AppExpert templates available for a Citrix supported NetScaler release.

        Is it possible to release AppExpert template files in the same manner as the NetScaler documentation files? Bundle the supported AppExpert templates in a tarball that matches the NetScaler build and is automatically installed if detected in the installation directory.

        Thanks!!

      2. Apr 15, 2011

        Francesco CIURLIA says:

        I posted this on april 4th: I try do download the template for Sharepoint 2100 ...

        I posted this on april 4th:

        I try do download the template for Sharepoint 2100 NS 9.3 build 47.5 but the link point to an xml file:

        http://community.citrix.com/download/attachments/49186776/SharePoint_9.3_47.3.xml

        Can you correct it please?

        Thank you.

        Can you help me with the correct link?

        Thanks

  5. Oct 22, 2009

    Shahid Iqbal says:

    Any news on the new templates for outlook web access. I did not see an answer fo...

    Any news on the new templates for outlook web access. I did not see an answer for the missing persistence tab.

  6. Nov 11, 2009

    Anonymous says:

    I'm looking for the sharepoint template for NS 9.1 Build 96.4 Is Citrix going t...

    I'm looking for the sharepoint template for NS 9.1 Build 96.4

    Is Citrix going to maintain these templates going forward ? or is this just a good idea that went into the bit bucket

  7. Feb 02, 2010

    Henrik Christensen says:

    Hmmm. did the appexpert idea die an early death? Anyway, tried to use the oracl...

    Hmmm. did the appexpert idea die an early death?

    Anyway, tried to use the oracle template. It works, but: it does no compression, no caching. And the customer seems to find the price contra value to small.

  8. Mar 30, 2010

    Esteban Herrera says:

    People, Any one of you may have a template for MS CRM 4.0. Ive looking for that...

    People,

    Any one of you may have a template for MS CRM 4.0.
    Ive looking for that over here with no luck.
    another weird thing is that you citrix guys certified MS CRM 4 as a citrix ready product for XenApp but not for NetScaler.

    thank you very much in advanced.

  9. Apr 08, 2010

    Francesco CIURLIA says:

    I try to download the Sharepoint Template for 9.2 but the file is the same of Ge...

    I try to download the Sharepoint Template for 9.2 but the file is the same of Generic Application SSL. Can someone correct this mistake?

    Thank you very much

    1. Apr 12, 2010

      William Turner says:

      I agree. In order to get SharePoint to work on 9.2, I had to partly customize ...

      I agree. In order to get SharePoint to work on 9.2, I had to partly customize the Outlook Web Access template for 9.2

      I suspect that the weblink somehow is set incorrectly.

      1. Apr 14, 2010

        Francesco CIURLIA says:

        Hey guys no news about SharePoint template for 9.2 ? Thanks a lot.

        Hey guys no news about SharePoint template for 9.2 ?

        Thanks a lot.

  10. Apr 19, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    The SharePoint template for 9.2 is now the correct weblink. Thanks

    The SharePoint template for 9.2 is now the correct weblink.

    Thanks

  11. Jul 08, 2010

    Anonymous says:

    Hello - Are there any plans to support SharePoint 2010 and more specifically a...

    Hello -

    Are there any plans to support SharePoint 2010 and more specifically accelerate Office Web Apps? Is there anyone I can contact at Citrix. Thank you.

    Alex

  12. Mar 28, 2011

    crystal clear says:

    Haven't played in a while with Netscaler but I'm glad to see so many people enjo...

    Haven't played in a while with Netscaler but I'm glad to see so many people enjoy it and furthermore share information on the subject to help more unexperienced individuals get the ropes.

    Alessia - spread betting specialist

  13. Apr 04, 2011

    Francesco CIURLIA says:

    I try do download the template for Sharepoint 2100 NS 9.3 build 47.5 but the lin...

    I try do download the template for Sharepoint 2100 NS 9.3 build 47.5 but the link point to an xml file:

    http://community.citrix.com/download/attachments/49186776/SharePoint_9.3_47.3.xml

    Can you correct it please?

    Thank you.

  14. Apr 07, 2011

    Francesco CIURLIA says:

    HEY GUYS NO ONE CAN PROVIDE THE RIGHT LINK TO USE EXCHANGE 2010 template for 9.3...

    HEY GUYS NO ONE CAN PROVIDE THE RIGHT LINK TO USE EXCHANGE 2010 template for 9.3???

    Thank you.

  15. Apr 29, 2011

    Trevor Silvey says:

    Do you know when the 9.3 templates will be released?  I'm mainly interested...

    Do you know when the 9.3 templates will be released?  I'm mainly interested in the OWA template.

  16. Jun 29, 2011

    Jason Hawks says:

    Same question here.....looking for the 9.3 template for OWA???

    Same question here.....looking for the 9.3 template for OWA???

  17. Sep 29, 2011

    Abhilash Verma says:

    OWA template for 9.3 is released and available for download from same page.

    OWA template for 9.3 is released and available for download from same page.

    1. Sep 30, 2011

      Joel Donaldson says:

      I am getting an error with the OWA tempage and exceeding some 255 character max.

      I am getting an error with the OWA tempage and exceeding some 255 character max.

      1. Oct 11, 2011

        MANOHAR REDDY says:

        Hi Joel, New updated templates which use advanced expressions have been uploade...

        Hi Joel,

        New updated templates which use advanced expressions have been uploaded. Could you please try the new templates.

        Thanks,
        Manohar.

  18. Jan 23, 2012

    Alan Wright says:

    Any ETA for the SharePoint templates for 9.3 build 54.4?

    Any ETA for the SharePoint templates for 9.3 build 54.4?

    1. Jan 25, 2012

      Nagaraj B Harikar says:

      Alan, The template was built on 52.3 and can be used on Any 9.3 builds.

      Alan, The template was built on 52.3 and can be used on Any 9.3 builds.

  19. Feb 02, 2012

    James Shea says:

    Hello, are there any plans to develop templates for TIBCO applications?

    Hello, are there any plans to develop templates for TIBCO applications?

  20. Mar 10, 2012

    john chow says:

    I tried to import appexpert of Sharepoint 2010 and got error: "content group doe...

    I tried to import appexpert of Sharepoint 2010 and got error: "content group does not exist". Can anyone help me with this please? I am using Netscaler 7500 with version 9.3 build 55.6.nc.

  21. May 03, 2012

    Darryl Vegh says:

    I attempted to import the SAP Enterprise SOA ERP template and got the same "cont...

    I attempted to import the SAP Enterprise SOA ERP template and got the same "content group does not exist" error message as John Chow above. I looked throught the XML file and the XML file specifies the "DEFAULT" content group (see XML code snippet below).

    • <defaultentities>
    • <cachecontentgroup_list>
    • <cachecontentgroup>
      <name>DEFAULT</name>
      <polleverytime>NO</polleverytime>
      <ignorereloadreq>YES</ignorereloadreq>
      <removecookies>YES</removecookies>
      <prefetch>YES</prefetch>
      <prefetchperiod>-1</prefetchperiod>
      <prefetchmaxpending>-1</prefetchmaxpending>
      <flashcache>NO</flashcache>
      <expireatlastbyte>NO</expireatlastbyte>
      <insertvia>YES</insertvia>
      <insertage>YES</insertage>
      <insertetag>YES</insertetag>
      <quickabortsize>4194303</quickabortsize>
      <minressize>0</minressize>
      <maxressize>80</maxressize>
      <memlimit>4095</memlimit>
      <ignorereqcachinghdrs>YES</ignorereqcachinghdrs>
      <minhits>0</minhits>
      <alwaysevalpolicies>NO</alwaysevalpolicies>
      <pinned>NO</pinned>
      <lazydnsresolve>YES</lazydnsresolve>
      </cachecontentgroup>
      </cachecontentgroup_list>

    I hope someone is monitoring this forum so we can get some answers.

    Darryl Vegh

    1. Oct 08, 2012

      Nagaraj B Harikar says:

      Which NS license type do you have?

      Which NS license type do you have?

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