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Virtualization by Davis: “Release: Citrix XenClient XT 3.1” plus 4 more

Virtualization by Davis: “Release: Citrix XenClient XT 3.1” plus 4 more


Release: Citrix XenClient XT 3.1

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 11:23 AM PDT

Citrix has released version 3.1 of its Secure Type-1 Client Hypervisor platform XenClient XT. Version 3.1 is the follow up of version 3.0 which was released in October last year. XenClient was first introduced in May 2011 offering XenClient in a version supporting advanced levels of security, isolation and performance with extreme client computing requirements. XenClient XT runs on selected Intel vPro desktop and laptop hardware from Dell, HP and Lenovo.

Starting with version 3.1 Citrix now offers a trial download allowing customers to test the functionality for 90 days.

XenClient XT 3.1 offers the following new functionality:

  • Support for HP Folio 9470m Ultrabook, AMD FirePro V5900 GPU graphics card, AMD FirePro V7900 GPU graphics card and Lenovo Tiny M92p (Intel) wireless adapter
  • Support for Ubuntu 12.10, Windows 8 guest VMs
  • Enhanced Linux support with an in-guest VM switcher bar and improved support for USB devices in Linux VMs
  • Improvements to the Software Development Kit (SDK) for service VMs
  • Additional centralized management capabilities in the Synchronizer such as
    • Deployment and configuration of Service VMs in the Synchronizer
    • Delivery and booting of VMs from ISO images
    • Policies to prevent users from changing VM properties
    • Policies to manage VM disks (read-only VM disks and non-persistent VM disks)


Labels: Citrix, Release

MUST ATTEND: ShareFile Enterprise: Adv Concepts @ Summit – It’s Hands on!

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 07:24 AM PDT

Deploy ShareFile, dive into mobile security and… get the unique tools you need to address IT data security concerns while giving users the "consumer experience" they demand at Citrix Summit. Learn how to deploy ShareFile to store your sensitive data on-premise with StorageZones, access legacy data sources with StorageZone Connectors and manage user provisioning with Active Directory. Next, dive into mobile security policies and tools, including…

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Use your PowerShell prowess to add VHD files to a Hyper-V VM

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 12:18 PM PDT

Need to import VHD files into Hyper-V, but don't know how to go about it? PowerShell to the rescue!

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Register Today! Citrix Support Secrets Webinar – Common Pitfalls when setting up a NetScaler

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:02 AM PDT

Thanks to everyone who attended our Citrix Support Secrets April webinar covering Top 10 Troubleshooting Tools for your Citrix Environment.  The on-demand recording is here. Each month we will pick a subject that is hot within the support dept, like a hot/common issue, new Citrix product or tools that make troubleshooting much easier. Previous Webinars available on-demand: April 2013 – Top 10 Troubleshooting Tools for your…

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Citrix announces Q1 2013 earnings

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:34 AM PDT

On April 24, Citrix announced its financial results for first quarter of fiscal 2013, ended March 31, 2013.

Citrix announced a total revenue of $683 million, for an increase of 14% compared to Q1 2012

Net income registered a decrease of 13,3% compared to 2012 while Non-GAAP results raised from $111 million for Q1 2012 to $117 million for Q1 2013.

The stock market reacted with a fall of nearly 10 percent for Citrix Systems shares after the release of the earning report that showed decreasing profits.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 was $60 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $68 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 includes net tax benefits of approximately $9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.

In reviewing the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2012:

  • Product and license revenue increased 8 percent;
  • Software as a service revenue increased 14 percent;
  • Revenue from license updates and maintenance increased 19 percent;
  • Professional services revenue, which is comprised of consulting, product training and certification, increased 2 percent;
  • Revenue increased in the Americas region by 17 percent, increased in the Pacific region by 15 percent and increased in the EMEA region by 9 percent;
  • Deferred revenue totaled $1.2 billion, compared to $983 million as of March 31, 2012, an increase of 25%;
  • GAAP operating margin was 8 percent and non-GAAP operating margin was 20 percent, excluding the effects of amortization of acquired intangible assets and stock-based compensation expenses;
  • Cash flow from operations was $249 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, compared with $243 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012; and
  • The company repurchased 1.2 million shares at an average price of $71.51.


Labels: Citrix, Results

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