Transcript Citrix MetaFrame Briefing

Citrix
MetaFrame
Briefing
Introducing . . .
Thin-Client/Server Solution,
built for Microsoft NT4 Terminal Server,
that provides a High-Performance,
Cost-Effective, Secure Way
to Deploy, Manage and Access
Business-Critical Applications
Enterprise-Wide
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What is Thin-Client/Server Computing?
Thin-Client/Server Computing
is an architecture where the
application executes 100% on the
server, and the application’s user
interface is accessed via thinclient hardware or software.
Network
Application Logic &
Data Lives in the
Network
Application
Information
Accessed by a Thin
Universal Client
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The Citrix TCSC Family of Products
The integrated
solution for
thin-client/server
computing
The thin-client/server
solution for Windows
NT4.0, Terminal
Server Edition
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Citrix TCSC System Software Solutions
ICA Receivers
(Clients)
ICA Transmitter
(Protocol)
Thin-Client/Server
System Services
ICA Receivers
(Clients)
ICA Transmitter
(Protocol)
Thin-Client/Server
System Services
MultiWin Extensions
Citrix MultiWin
Windows NT Server
3.51
Windows NTS 4
Terminal Server Edition
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MetaFrame Key Features
Heterogeneous Computing
Environments
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Enterprise-Scale Management
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Seamless Desktop Integration
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Heterogeneous
Computing
Environments
Any Client
Any Connection
Any Protocol
Heterogeneous Computing Environments
Windows-based
Devices
Windows-based
& Other Devices
NetPC
NetPC
Windowsbased
Terminal
Windowsbased
Terminal
Network
Computer
Microsoft
RDP
System
Flexible
PC
Flexible
PC
Citrix MultiWin
Windows NTS
Terminal Server Edition
Wireless Terminals &
Information Appliances
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Heterogeneous Computing Environments
Citrix ICA Clients Support:
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Any Client Device
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Any Network Connection
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Windows — Win16, Win32, WinCE, ActiveX , Plug-in
Non-Windows — DOS, Mac, UNIX, Java
Thin clients — Windows-based terminals, wireless
devices, information appliances
Dial-up, LAN, WAN, wireless, Internet/intranet
Any Protocol
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Direct Asynchronous, IPX, SPX, TCP/IP, NetBEUI
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Enterprise
Management
System Management
User Management
Application Management
Enterprise Management Tools
System Management:
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Load Balancing Services
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Groups multiple MetaFrame servers into
scaleable server farms
Automatically routes users to least-busy server
Optimizes application performance and
resource utilization
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Enterprise Management Tools
System Management:
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Administration Utility
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Administrator Toolbar
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Manage apps, users and servers from a single
point
Simplifies access to commonly used
management utilities by placing them right
on the desktop
SecureICA Services
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End-to-end RSA RC5 encryption for the ICA data
stream
North American (128-bit) and international
(40-bit) encryption available
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Enterprise Management Tools
Application Management:
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Application Publishing
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Single point application definition and
maintenance
ReadyConnect Client
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Configurable ICA client for rapid, mass
deployment of applications enterprise wide
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Enterprise Management Tools
Application Management:
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Application Launching & Embedding
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Integrates Windows apps into Web environment
ALE Wizard automatically generates HTML code
and sample Web pages
Application
Launching
Application
Embedding
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Enterprise Management Tools
User Management:
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Automatic Client Update
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Session Shadowing
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ICA client software
updated automatically
from the server
Control another user’s
session to see display
on screen & to control
mouse and keyboard
Makes remote support,
diagnosis and training
easy from anywhere
Shadow Taskbar
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Enables many-to-one,
or one-to-manage
shadowing
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Seamless Desktop
Integration
Extended Application Access
Local/Remote Transparency
Bandwidth-Independent Performance
Seamless Desktop Integration
Seamless Windows
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Remote apps look, feel and perform
as though they are running locally
Local
Windows
Desktop
Local
Application
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Seamless Desktop Integration
Richest user experience:
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Audio support
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Drive mapping
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Supports local printing
Com port mapping
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Supports local
drive access
Printer mapping
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Supports local audio
Supports specialized devices like POS scanners
Local/Remote clipboard support
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Even across multiple remote sessions and
servers
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Seamless Desktop Integration
SpeedScreen
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Intelligent agent reduces transmission
of frequently repainted screens
Up to 4X performance gain over
low-bandwidth connections
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WinFrame/MetaFrame
Interoperability
Giving Customers More Choices
WinFrame/MetaFrame Interoperability
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Maximizes coexistence of WinFrame &
MetaFrame servers on the same network
WinFrame & MetaFrame can be in same
load-balanced server farm
Same ICA client can access either server
Applications can be published across
either WinFrame or MetaFrame server
farms
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MetaFrame/WinFrame Interoperability
All WinFrame & MetaFrame
Servers Listed Here
Management
Console
Server Farm
Management
Functions Here
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Packaging, Pricing
& Availability
Giving Customers More Choices
MetaFrame Packaging, Pricing & Availability
Packaging & Pricing
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MetaFrame
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MetaFrame/Workgroups
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$4,995 for 15-concurrent user license
Load Balancing & SecureICA Services
sold separately
Customers require licensed version of WTS
in addition to appropriate client licenses
For workgroups, small businesses and
replicated sites
$1,995 for 5-concurrent user license
User count fixed at 5 users
MetaFrame/Terminals
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Designed to exclusively host ICA WBT and
other ICA devices
$995 for 5-concurrent user license
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MetaFrame Packaging, Pricing & Availability
Packaging & Pricing
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WinFrame Migration
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$1,495 per server
No additional charge for existing installed
server extensions
Subscription Advantage
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$1,000 at time of purchase
Receive automatic delivery of
enhancements, updates and maintenance
releases
Availability
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MetaFrame is available now through
members of CSN
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Thin-Client/Server
Background
A Better Way to Manage
Enterprise Application Lifecycles
Challenge: Managing the Application Life Cycle
Deployment &
Roll-out
Updates &
Upgrades
Application &
Data Security
Configuration
User
Enterprise Configuration &
Applications Management
Help Desk &
Technical
Support
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Solution: Thin-Client/Server Computing
Applications
Accessed From
Desktop PC or
Thin Client
Applications
Install & Run
on Server
Only screens,
mouse clicks &
keystrokes travel
the network
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Thin-Client/Server Computing Benefits
It’s The Best of Both Worlds
Host
Computing
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High Performance
Universal Access
Single-point
management
Data Security
Predictable
operating &
ownership costs
Mission critical
reliability & uptime
Personal
Computing
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Graphical, rich data &
easy-to-use
1,000’s of off-the-shelf
applications
Fast-cycle application
development
Standards-based
Wide choice of
hardware suppliers
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Thin-Client/Server Computing Solutions
Branch
Offices
Remote
Computing
Windows
Terminals
and NCs
WinFrame &
MetaFrame
Server Farms
CrossPlatform
Desktops
Web
Computing
Wireless Terminals and
Information Appliances
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Company
Background
Taking Computing Even Further
Citrix Corporate Update
The Market Leader in
Enterprise Application
Management
Products:
WinFrame & MetaFrame
Business Model:
Leveraged Sales & Marketing
Operations:
North America, Europe, AsiaPac
Employees:
500 Professionals Worldwide
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Citrix Worldwide Operations
World Headquarters
Ft. Lauderdale
International Headquarters
EMEA - Munich
APAC - Sydney
Research &
Development Centers
Ft. Lauderdale Salt Lake City
Redmond
London Sydney
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