XenApp 5 – the next generation of Presentation Server
Citrix Presentation Server™ 4.5 introduced the Platinum Edition, which provided end-to-end monitoring, management and security, along with the ability to centralize, manage and deliver applications to users on demand – even when offline.
Building on that success, XenApp 5 introduces significant enhancements for application streaming and isolation, a completely redesigned, easy to use end user experience and powerful end user performance monitoring tools. In total, XenApp 5 includes more than 50 new features and enhancements that simplify and streamline management and support, while substantially reducing the total cost of ownership and improving the overall end user experience. Now, more than ever, XenApp 5 is the best option for delivering all Windows® applications to both connected and mobile users.
XenApp 5 features
Delivery of ALL Windows Applications
- New inter-isolation communication capabilities simplify how virtual applications are packaged, maintained and updated while ensuring that the applications can interoperate as if they were installed locally.
- Support for application streaming via HTTP and HTTPS provides more flexibility for application delivery.
User experience 2.0
- XenApp 5 includes a redesigned, intuitive, and consistent user experience on the desktop and over the web.
- The ability to prioritize users and applications ensures the best experience for critical use cases.
Application performance monitoring and support
- Significantly expanded monitoring provides rich data into the user experience to enable faster and better assessments of performance issues.
- New end user simulation tools allow administrators to proactively identify performance issues before they are experienced by end users. This capability allows IT organizations to track the performance of real world, end user tasks and measure their performance against service level commitments.
Support for Windows Server 2003 and 2008
- XenApp 5 leverages the architectural enhancements in Windows Server® 2008 to improve security and manageability. For example, administrators will now be able to apply patches to Terminal Services without needing to reboot.
- XenApp farms can now contain both Windows Server 2003 and 2008, allowing customers to begin migrating to Windows Server 2008 right away.
For more information on XenApp, visit www.citrix.com/xenapp
The value of XenApp for your business
XenApp 5 provides support for even more applications allowing partners to expand their footprint within existing customers. The new monitoring capabilities provide the opportunity for partners to build custom reporting solutions for their customers. XenApp Platinum edition provides the opportunity to increase revenue opportunities through customer upgrades, and maximize profitability on license revenue, Subscription Advantage and Advisor Rewards.
Citrix XenApp 5 customer announcement
Citrix customers will receive notification of the upcoming release on August 25, 2008. A customer communication template is provided for you, so that you may communicate the XenApp release directly with your customers.
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