Citrix-systems MetaFrame Presentation Server User Manual

MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideCitrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server 3.0 for Windows®Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite

10 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideProducts in the MetaFrame Access Suite are fully integrated, making it easy to add and extend the val

Chapter 1 Introduction 11MetaFrame Presentation Server EditionsTo accommodate a wide spectrum of customer requirements for functionality and scale, Me

12 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideIntroducing MetaFrame Presentation Server ComponentsMetaFrame Presentation Server includes the follow

Chapter 1 Introduction 13• Enterprise Edition Management ApplicationsLoad ManagerResource ManagerInstallation ManagerNetwork ManagerThe sections that

14 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideYou can use the Presentation Server Console to manage a server farm from any location. By default, th

Chapter 1 Introduction 15Management functionality is provided through a number of snap-in management tools (extensions) that you can select when you i

16 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide• Specify a default update database• Configure the properties of the database• Configure client updat

Chapter 1 Introduction 17Citrix SSL Relay Configuration ToolUse the SSL Relay Configuration Tool to configure Citrix SSL Relay, which secures communic

18 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideYou publish any given application or content once on the server, but multiple users can simultaneousl

Chapter 1 Introduction 19• Application and content enumeration. The client presents users with their individual set of published resources.• Applicati

Copyright and Trademark NoticeInformation in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names, and data used in examples herein are

20 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideThe Web Interface dynamically creates an HTML page with a depiction of the server farm for each of yo

Chapter 1 Introduction 21Load ManagerTaking server farm load balancing to a new level, this component lets administrators customize rules to optimize

22 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideNew Features of MetaFrame Presentation Server The following new features and enhancements are include

Chapter 1 Introduction 23PoliciesYou can now create policies to apply connection settings based on server groups, IP addresses, and client names—in ad

24 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideEnhanced Multimedia SupportMetaFrame Presentation Server offers the following major multimedia enhanc

Chapter 1 Introduction 25Session ReliabilitySession Reliability keeps ICA sessions active and on the user’s screen when network connectivity is interr

26 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideOther Key Features of MetaFrame Presentation ServerThe following is a list of features that can only

Chapter 1 Introduction 27Auto client reconnect. With the auto client reconnect feature, the Win32 and Java clients automatically reconnect to a sessio

28 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideICA session monitoring. Performance counters let you use Windows Performance Monitor to observe ICA c

Chapter 1 Introduction 29Getting More Information and HelpThis section describes how to get more information about MetaFrame Presentation Server and h

3ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionMetaFrame Presentation Server Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Introducing

30 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideOther Product DocumentationThe documentation for MetaFrame Presentation Server includes online docume

Chapter 1 Introduction 31Subscription AdvantageSubscription Advantage gives you an easy way to stay current with the latest server-based software func

CHAPTER 2Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server ComponentsThis chapter describes how to install and setup MetaFrame Presentation Serv

34 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideRequirements for Performing this ReviewTo perform this review, Citrix suggests that you have access t

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 35Important Because the presence of MetaFrame Presentation Servers affect

36 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideMetaFrame Presentation Server Installation OverviewThis section identifies MetaFrame Presentation Ser

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 37Licensing Evaluation Versions of Citrix ProductsBecause licensing is a c

38 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide6. On the License Agreement dialog box, choose I accept the license agreement, then click Next.7. On

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 39To use MyCitrix to allocate licenses and download a license file1. Using

4 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideLicensing Evaluation Versions of Citrix Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

40 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideTo upload the license file to the license server:1. Open Start > All Programs > Citrix > Man

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 41Installing MetaFrame Presentation Server and Creating a Server FarmThis

42 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideTo begin installing MetaFrame Presentation Server on your primary server1. Open the Server CD for Met

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 43To create your server farm1. On the MetaFrame Presentation Server for Wi

44 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideTo install the MetaFrame Access Suite Console1. Bring the MetaFrame Access Suite Console Setup dialog

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 45Adding a MetaFrame Presentation Server to your Server FarmThis section p

46 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideTo add a server to your server farm1. On the MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows Setup dialog b

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 476. Accept defaults on the following dialog boxes:• On Identify Citrix Li

Installing MetaFrame ClientsThis section describes how to install Program Neighborhood Agent on your client computer.Before starting this installation

Chapter 2 Installing and Licensing MetaFrame Presentation Server Components 49The next chapter describes how to:• Use the MetaFrame Presentation Serve

Contents 5Using the License Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Opening the License Management Conso

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CHAPTER 3Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for WindowsThis section describes how to demonstrate the features and capabilities of MetaFrame Presenta

52 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideUsing the Presentation Server ConsoleThe Presentation Server Console is a comprehensive, graphical in

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 53This screen capture shows the Presentation Server Console for DemoFarm.The console window

54 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideMaking Published Applications and Content Available to UsersThis section describes how to perform the

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 559. In Specify Users:• Double-click the domain in which your server resides.Note Please do

56 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideYou have now published Calculator from the secondary server of DemoFarm. Domain users who connect to

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 57Configuring the Web InterfaceTo manage the Web Interface, using the correct credentials an

58 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideExploring the User ExperienceThis demonstration shows how to access applications and content publishe

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 59Running Published Applications from a Client DesktopAfter rebooting your client computer,

60 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideFor the clients for 32-bit Windows, any printer that is set up in Windows on the client device is a c

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 61Managing Printers for ClientsThe Presentation Server Console provides access to all printe

62 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideConfiguring Auto Creation of Client PrintersYou configure auto creation settings differently for clie

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 63All client printers. Select this option to auto create all of the client printers on a use

64 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideUsing the Universal Printing CapabilitiesAs described previously in this chapter, MetaFrame Presentat

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 65By default, the auto creation process uses the native printer driver for a specific printe

66 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideUsing PoliciesTo apply selected MetaFrame Presentation Server settings to specific Windows domain use

Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 679. In Assign Shadowing Permissions, double-click your domain, choose Domain Users, click A

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Chapter 3 Using MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows 69

CHAPTER 1IntroductionThis guide is for anyone reviewing or evaluating Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows, Version 3.0.Citrix MetaFrame

CHAPTER 4Using MetaFrame Access Suite ComponentsThis chapter introduces the MetaFrame Access Suite Console and describes:• Configuring Access Suite C

72 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideThis screen capture shows the Access Suite Console before running discovery and with the MetaFrame Ac

Chapter 4 Using MetaFrame Access Suite Components 73Accessing Farm InformationYou can use the Access Suite Management Console to access information co

74 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideLaunching License Management ConsoleAfter adding a shortcut to the License Management Console, you ca

Chapter 4 Using MetaFrame Access Suite Components 75You can manage only the license server on which the License Management Console is running. The fou

76 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideDetermining License AvailabilityThe Current Usage page lets you see the number of licenses you have i

Chapter 4 Using MetaFrame Access Suite Components 77Controlling License Management Console AccessFor administrators to have access to the License Mana

CHAPTER 5Using Load ManagerWith Load Manager, an administrator can set up, monitor, and adjust server and published application loads in a server far

8 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideMetaFrame Presentation Server BenefitsMetaFrame Presentation Server solutions enable you to provide yo

80 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideIntroducing Load Manager RulesAdministrator-defined rules provide the framework to determine server l

Chapter 5 Using Load Manager 81To create a load evaluator1. In the in the left-hand pane of the Presentation Server console, select Load Evaluators.2.

82 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideViewing Load Evaluator AssignmentsLoad Manager gives you three ways to view your load-balancing frame

CHAPTER 6Using Resource ManagerResource Manager enables administrators to efficiently manage and monitor MetaFrame Presentation Server farm resources

84 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideReport CenterThe Report Center is one of the system management tools provided through the Access Suit

Chapter 6 Using Resource Manager 85Real-Time Monitoring CapabilitiesThe Dashboard on the Access Suite Console allows you to display performance metric

86 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide• Determine which custom administrators can generate current reports, summary reports, or Billing rep

Chapter 6 Using Resource Manager 87Monitoring ServersThere are a number of ways in which Resource Manager enables you to monitor the status of servers

88 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s Guide• Object. The category that you want to monitor. It is a physical or logical system resource; for exa

Chapter 6 Using Resource Manager 89Using the Summary DatabaseResource Manager can now store process, event, and any Resource Manager metric informatio

Chapter 1 Introduction 9Introducing Citrix MetaFrame Access SuiteMetaFrame Access Suite powers the on-demand enterprise by giving workers, anywhere, a

90 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideYou can use the information from Resource Manager reports to inform others about the MetaFrame Presen

Chapter 6 Using Resource Manager 91Reporting on the Use of ApplicationsYou can produce a report that displays information about the processes that are

A P P E N D I XFrequently Asked Questions The online Knowledge Base contains an extensive collection of application notes, technical articles, trouble

94 MetaFrame Presentation Server Reviewer’s GuideWhat Microsoft Windows server platforms support MetaFrame Presentation Server for Windows, version 3.

Appendix B FAQs 95If I am using MetaFrame XP, will I have to reinstall the entire product in order to get the functionality in MetaFrame Presentation

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