Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Integrate Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Citrix Gateway

StoreFront servers are deployed and configured to manage access to published resources and data. For remote access, adding Citrix Gateway in front of StoreFront is recommended.

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For detailed configuration steps on how to integrate Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Citrix Gateway, see the StoreFront documentation.

The following diagram illustrates an example of a simplified Citrix deployment that includes Citrix Gateway. Citrix Gateway communicates with StoreFront to protect apps and data delivered by Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. The user devices run Citrix Workspace app to create a secure connection and access their apps, desktops, and files.

Simplified Citrix deployment including Citrix Gateway

Users log on and authenticate using Citrix Gateway. Citrix Gateway is deployed and secured in the DMZ. Two-factor authentication is configured. Based on the user credentials, users are provided with the relevant resources and applications. Applications and data are on appropriate servers (not shown on the diagram). Separate servers used for security sensitive applications and data.

Integrate Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops with Citrix Gateway

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