Tech Papers

Technical deep dives into specific problem, technology or solution providing details, leading practices and architectural insights.

Citrix Networking

Best practices for Citrix ADC Deployments - Tech Paper focused on the steps that a Citrix ADC administrator should follow to deploy a new ADC instance with best practice settings.

Citrix DaaS

Citrix DaaS Test Plan - Tech Paper focused on Citrix DaaS Test Plan.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Analyzing Citrix Provisioning RAM Cache with Overflow - Tech paper covering information about accurately determining the Citrix Provisioning RAM cache size when using the feature RAM cache with overflow to disk.

Citrix Director - Manage and configure alerts and notifications with PowerShell - Tech paper covering how to configure alerts and notifications using PowerShell in Citrix Director.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Zones Deep Dive - Tech paper exploring zone concepts, architecture, limits, tips, and more which is essential knowledge for most sites.

Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS Troubleshooting Guide - Tech paper focused on guidelines for troubleshooting Citrix Workspace app (CWA) issues on ChromeOS.

Deploying Google Chrome - Tech Paper focused on installation, configuration, and various optimizations for Google Chrome browser running on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

Deploying Microsoft Edge - Tech Paper focused on installation, configuration, and various optimizations for Microsoft Edge browser running on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

Deploying the Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS using Google Workspace - Tech Paper focused on deploying the Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS using Google Workspace to automate the application deployment from the Google Cloud console.

Security best practices for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Tech paper focused on security recommendations and security practices for administrators. Use this guide to navigate security planning, implementation, and ongoing operation.

SQL Server and CVAD databases - Learn about key considerations for architecting and maintaining your databases in CVAD environments including performance and HA.

Utilizing Local Host Cache for Nondisruptive Database Upgrades - This tech paper covers how to use the Local Host Cache feature for a streamlined upgrade process. This process can help to reduce or eliminate maintenance windows.

Zones Latency and Brokering Performance - Learn about the latency and launch rates and how it impacts end user experience.

Citrix Workspace

Citrix Workspace app quick start guide - Quick start guide for Citrix Workspace app - everything you need to know in one place, including installation, configuration, and optimizations.

Security

Endpoint Security, Antivirus, and Antimalware Best Practices - Tech Paper focused on proper configuration, and recommendations for running an antivirus solution in Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environments. Recommended exclusions, configuration, and leading practices.

Networking SSL / TLS Best Practices - Tech Paper focused on SSL / TLS best practices for Citrix Networking deployments. We cover configuration items such as the certificate chain bound to the virtual server, cipher suite settings, and disabling older protocols that are vulnerable to attack.

Citrix VDA/OS Hardening - Tech paper focused on the recommended approach to secure the Citrix VDA/OS.

Other

Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies - Overview of ports that are used by Citrix components and must be considered as part of networking architecture.

Tech Papers