miércoles, 26 de junio de 2013

Virtualization by Davis: “Open Source: What does it mean for XenServer?” plus 13 more

Virtualization by Davis: “Open Source: What does it mean for XenServer?” plus 13 more


Open Source: What does it mean for XenServer?

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 01:37 AM PDT

So you just heard that XenServer is now fully Open Source. In this blog article I'll attempt to answer your next two questions: So what does that actually mean then? Well, the answer is threefold: 1.       It means that we are releasing the source code for all XenServer components under Open Source licenses. Although some  XenServer components have been Open Source for many years already (including,…

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Receiver for Windows 4.0 released today!

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:26 PM PDT

What's new? A lot! Receiver for Windows 4.0 released today on http://receiver.citrix.com/ and included with XenDesktop 7.0 and XenApp 6.5 FP2 ! It is our universal client for use on Windows in Desktop mode.  It can be used on desktops, ultrabooks, notebooks, or tablets for self-service access to Windows apps and desktops with Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop as well as Web and SaaS applications with Citrix XenMobile (formally…

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Receiver for Mac 11.8 released today!

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:18 PM PDT

What's new? Performance and supportability!  Citrix Receiver for Mac 11.8 released today on http://receiver.citrix.com/.  It's our standard for self-service access to Windows apps and desktops with Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop as well as Web and SaaS applications with Citrix XenMobile (formally known as CloudGateway).  The update supports the latest versions of these products including XenDesktop 7 and XenApp 6.5 FP2. Users can access apps through stores managed…

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Citrix Partner Hubbub “Opportunity Registration Program update”

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 02:49 PM PDT

Today, I'm blogging about the strong response to the new Opportunity Registration program for cloud networking deals. I'm Blake Cotton, a member of the Citrix worldwide channel marketing team, and I encourage partners that have used Opportunity Registration to talk about this new sales tool. How is it helping you succeed in the cloud networking space? What advantages are you gaining from being certified in…

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Why simpler desktop management should trump VDI

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:07 PM PDT

VDI isn't the only way to get better desktop management, and virtual desktops aren't easier to manage just because they're part of VDI.

Legacy applications on cloud-hosted desktops: Migrate or not?

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:16 AM PDT

If you think legacy applications won't work well in the cloud, you just might be wrong.

NetScaler – Globally fit like a glove for secure filtering based on geography

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:48 PM PDT

While NetScaler team have been crazy busy with Synergy events and integration projects, another blog was published about using all the cool feature sets such as server load balancing, callout, responder policy, caching, and in addition, the blog also discusses pattern sets and including real GeoIP into the setup.  So, definitely get your coffee ready and some crackers/chocolates with it because this blog does an…

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Shining the spotlight on RHEV 3.2 and sVirt support

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:09 PM PDT

With a plug-in framework and complete sVirt support, RHEV 3.2 offers more enterprise-level security and integration than before.

Release: Citrix XenServer 6.2

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:59 PM PDT

In April this year, Citrix announced that it would transfer the development of the Xen hypervisor to the Linux Foundation. It acquired the development of the Xen hypervisor when Citrix acquired XenSource in 2007. Today Citrix annouced version 6.2 of XenServer which from now on is fully open source, Citrix still provides a paid version of XenServer though, which includes support and maintenance. This version is the follow up of version 6.1 which was released in October last year.

Version 6.2 changes the licensing model from per-server to per-socket licensing, there will only be one package which will be fully featured and includes functionality which used to be found in the premium editions of XenServer. For existing users individual server licenses will be converted to two socket licenses.

For version 6.2 Citrix or XenServer.org at time of writing don't provide any release notes yet, luckely Alexander Ervik Johnsen provides the new features on his blog.

  • 500 Windows VMs per host and 650 Linux VMs per host
  • 3250 vCPU per host
  • Traffic reduction between a VM and the Control Domain (Dom0)
  • Automatic scaling of Dom0 memory and vCPUs based on physical memory and CPU capacity on the host.
  • Performance and Monitoring supplemental pack is now fully integrated
  • Clone on boot, which allows rapid deployment of hundreds of transient desktop images from a single source, with the images being automatically destroyed and their disk space freed on exit.
  • New and improved Guest Support
    • Microsoft Windows 8
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP2 (32/64-bit)
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.8, 5.9, 6.3, 6.4 (32/64-bit)
    • Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.8, 5.9, 6.3, 6.4 (32/64-bit)
    • CentOS 5.8, 5.9, 6.3, 6.4 (32/64-bit)
    • Debian Wheezy (32/64-bit)
    • VSS support for Windows Server 2008R2 has been improved and reintroduced
  • Improvements to logging in Dom0: logs cannot over-consume Dom0 resource, increasing host stability
  • Live Storage Migration is now possible from the VM Storage tab in XenCenter
  • Support for additional CPUs (AMD Piledriver, Intel Haswell-DT)
  • Updated in-box device drivers
  • Minor Hypervisor upgrade (Xen-4.1.5)
  • Updated DM Multipath (0.4.9.56)
  • Support for alert severity filtering in XenCenter
  • Updated XenServer alert severity levels for consistency


Labels: Citrix, Release, Xen

Top 5 VDI questions your help desk will get

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 11:28 AM PDT

If you've implemented virtual desktops, your help desk is sure to get an influx of VDI questions from users.

The Birth of XenServer.org

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:41 AM PDT

Today Citrix announced that XenServer is becoming a fully open-source project. As part of this we've created XenServer.org – a one-stop shop for all thing XenServer. Whether you are a hobbyist, tinkerer, or a seasoned virtualization professional, xenserver.org is the one place to not only find information about XenServer, but also communicate via the forums with like-minded people about virtualization, open source, cloud and related…

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Citrix is “Top Workplace” in Silicon Valley Once Again!

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:28 AM PDT

After almost 11 years at Citrix, I still feel lucky and proud to work here. According to the results of the San Jose Mercury News Top Workplaces 2013 ranking, many of my colleagues feel exactly the same. Citrix was just named eighth in the "Large Companies" category, one of only three Bay Area companies to be recognized four years in a row. When I hear…

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PoshCorner: Monitoring session state

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:45 AM PDT

Intro I'm great believer in scripting and automation in general – after so many years (believe it or not, but I've started with Powershell 8 years ago), opportunities to work on tons of exciting projects and with so many amazing people it simply feels natural for me to write the scripts on the go without even realizing that I'm doing so. And I've just realized…

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XenServer 6.2 is now fully open source!

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 05:00 AM PDT

XenServer 6.2 is now fully open source! It's an exciting day for Citrix, our customers and the open source community as we announce some BIG news for Citrix XenServer. Today we cross another major milestone as XenServer moves to a full open source model beginning with the new XenServer 6.2. Cutting right to the chase, here are the highlights that I'll go into more detail…

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