Administrator Guide

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NOTE: For more information about installing and configuring the Citrix Studio, go to Citrix Website.
Citrix Studio consists of various wizards that allows you to perform the following tasks:
Publish virtual applications
Create groups of server or desktop operating systems
Assign applications and desktops to users
Grant user access to resources
Assign and transfer permissions
Obtain and track Citrix licenses
Configure StoreFront
All available Virtual Desktop Applications (VDA) are listed in the Studio. From the VDA list, select the application you would like
to publish. Information displayed in the Studio is received from the Broker Service in the Controller.
About VMware Horizon View Manager
VMware View is an enterpriseclass virtual desktop manager that securely connects authorized users to centralized virtual
desktops. It provides a complete, endtoend solution that improves control and manageability and provides a familiar desktop
experience. Client software securely connects users to centralized virtual desktops, back-end physical systems, or terminal
servers.
NOTE: For more information, on installing and configuring View Manager, go to VMware Website.
VMware View includes the following key components:
View Connection ServerA software service that acts as an intermediate for client connections by authenticating and
then directing incoming remote desktop user requests to the appropriate virtual desktop, physical desktop, or terminal
server.
View AgentA software service that is installed on all guest virtual machines, physical systems, or terminal servers. View
Manager manages this software. The agent provides features such as the Remote Desktop Connection monitoring, virtual
printing, remote USB support, and single sign-on.
View ClientIt is a locally installed software application that communicates with View Connection Server, to allow users to
connect to their desktops using Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.
View PortalThis component is similar to View Client but provides a View user interface through a web browser. It is
supported on multiple operating systems and browsers.
View AdministratorThis component provides the View administration through a web browser. View administrators use it
to do the following:
Manage configuration settings.
Manage virtual desktops and entitlements of desktops of the Windows users and groups.
View Administrator also provides an interface to monitor log events and is installed with View Connection Server.
View ComposerTo allow View Manager to rapidly deploy multiple linked clone desktops from a single centralized base
image, View Composer software service is installed on the Virtual Center server.
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Network architecture and server environment