Tech Papers

Technical deep dives into specific problems, technology, or solutions, providing details, leading practices, and architectural insights.

Citrix DaaS

Citrix DaaS Test Plan - Tech Paper focused on Citrix DaaS Test Plan.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Analyzing Citrix Provisioning RAM Cache with Overflow - Tech paper covering information about accurately determining the Citrix Provisioning RAM cache size when using the feature RAM cache with overflow to disk.

Citrix Director - Manage and configure alerts and notifications with PowerShell - Tech paper covering how to configure alerts and notifications using PowerShell in Citrix Director.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR Parallel Migration - Tech paper covering how to perform a parallel migration to a new LTSR site.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Zones Deep Dive - Tech paper exploring zone concepts, architecture, limits, tips, and more, which is essential knowledge for most sites.

Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS Troubleshooting Guide - Tech paper focused on guidelines for troubleshooting Citrix Workspace app (CWA) issues on ChromeOS.

Deploying the Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS using Google Workspace - Tech Paper focused on deploying the Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS using Google Workspace to automate the application deployment from the Google Cloud console.

Security best practices for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Tech paper focused on security recommendations and security practices for administrators. Use this guide to navigate security planning, implementation, and ongoing operations.

SQL Server and CVAD databases - Learn about key considerations for architecting and maintaining your databases in CVAD environments, including performance and HA.

Utilizing Local Host Cache for Nondisruptive Database Upgrades - This tech paper covers using the Local Host Cache feature for a streamlined upgrade process. This process can help to reduce or eliminate maintenance windows.

Zones Latency and Brokering Performance - Learn about the latency and launch rates and how they impact end-user experience.

Citrix Workspace

Citrix Workspace app quick start guide - Quick start guide for Citrix Workspace app - everything you need to know in one place, including installation, configuration, and optimizations.

NetScaler

Best practices for Citrix ADC Deployments - Tech Paper focused on the steps a Citrix administrator should follow to deploy a new ADC instance with best practice settings.

Networking SSL / TLS Best Practices - Tech Paper focused on SSL / TLS best practices for NetScaler deployments. We cover configuration items such as the certificate chain bound to the virtual server, cipher suite settings, and disabling older protocols vulnerable to attack.

Security

Endpoint Security, Antivirus, and Antimalware Best Practices - Tech Paper focused on proper configuration and recommendations for running an antivirus solution in Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environments. Recommended exclusions, configuration, and leading practices.

Citrix VDA/OS Hardening - Tech paper focused on the recommended approach to secure the Citrix VDA/OS.

Other

Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies - Overview of ports used by Citrix components and must be considered part of networking architecture.

End User Communications - Tech paper focused on how to handle end-user communications for upcoming changes.