What is Citrix XenClient?
What is Citrix XenClient?
XenClient is a desktop virtualization solution from Citrix that runs secure virtual desktops on endpoint devices. Desktops are run locally, without hosting applications or the operating system in a datacenter.
Should you open source XenClient XT?
Citrix did open-source its XenClient XT product that was intended for use on high-security machines. It’s now called OpenXT, and if you run a shop that doesn’t mind going the open source software route, you might do fine using that.
What are the different editions of XenClient?
XenClient is available in three different editions: XenClient Enterprise, XenClient Express, and XenClient XT. XenClient Enterprise is a desktop virtualization product composed of a client hypervisor, the XenClient Enterprise Engine, and a management server, the XenClient Enterprise Synchronizer.
How much memory do I need to run XenClient?
The XenClient uses approx. 512mb so if you want to host 2 VM’s with at least 1GB of memory then you need 3GB For Windows7 I would recommend 2GB per VM to for a good performance. On my test laptops (HP Elitebook 6930p and Lenovo T400) I tested with 1GB and 2GB Windows 7 VM’s and I noticed a big increase in performance on the VM with 2GB. 2.
What is the use case for XenClient?
XenClient. XenClient supports use cases such as disconnected operation on laptops, limited connectivity environments (such as branch offices), and other use cases where use of local execution is desired and centralized management is required.
What happened to XenClient and DesktopPlayer?
The company will continue offering its DesktopPlayer product, which allows access to Windows virtual desktops from a Mac, as well as its Synchronizer virtual machine management and synchronization tool. The announcement didn’t go into any more detail, though, so XenClient customers likely have a few questions.
What are the components of the XenClient Enterprise Synchronizer?
XenClient Enterprise has two major components. The first is the XenClient Enterprise Engine, which includes the client hypervisor and any virtual machines managed by the hypervisor. The second is the XenClient Enterprise Synchronizer, the management server which manages multiple XenClient Enterprise Engines.
