HP ProLiant DL185 Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian
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- HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 1
?...2 Virtual Desktops ...2 Why use the HP integrated XenServer 4 HP ProLiant Virtual Console ...4 Faster provisioning ...6 Versions of XenDesktop available from HP 6 The HP XenDesktop solution ...8 Hardware requirements for XenDesktop 2.1 8 Setup and deployment ...8 HP thin clients...10 Why use - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 2
ProLiant servers running the HP integrated Citrix XenServer to create pools of servers sharing storage and enabling live migration of virtual machines between servers. On the server side, XenServer provides server virtualization, enabling one hardware device to host multiple server operating systems - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 3
through the separation of the operating system, applications, and user settings, thereby simplifying endpoint management. XenDesktop support XenDesktop, such as thin clients, eliminates the need for local hard drives and allows the bulk of the processing to occur in the data center. Along with server - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 4
management. Affected HP technologies include iLO Advanced Pack, OEM versions of Microsoft Windows Server products, Remote Graphics Software (RGS) for virtual desktop applications (VDI), and HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) software. Therefore, HP developed the HP ProLiant Virtual Console (PVC - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 5
each other in the management of HP-integrated Citrix XenServer on HP ProLiant hardware. HP has tightly integrated Citrix XenServer into HP ProLiant server platforms (Figure 4) to enable fast and straightforward installation, configuration and virtual machine management. Distributing virtualization - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 6
technology brief "Integrated hypervisor virtualization technologies in HP BladeSystem ProLiant server blades and ProLiant servers": http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01518167/c01518167.pdf. Faster provisioning In addition, the HP and Citrix XenDesktop solution provides faster - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 7
allows users to create an unlimited number of virtual machines per server, with up to 32 GB memory per virtual machine. Citrix XenServer HP Standard Edition leverages an HP ProLiant server's direct-attached storage (DAS). Customers who choose the HP BladeSystem platform can expand their storage - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 8
/servers/software/citrix/virtualization/index.html. Hardware requirements for XenDesktop 2.1 XenDesktop installation requires the following hardware: • Virtualization hosts - CPU - Intel VT or AMD-V CPUs, which must support hardware virtualization. - Minimum recommended clock speed 1.5 GHz. - Memory - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 9
note that the number of users the XenServer solution can support is directly related to the amount of available memory. Detailed setup information is available in the HP Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Citrix XenDesktop Getting Started Guide: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 10
Setup wizard - A wizard that automates parts of the creation, delivery, and maintenance of large virtual desktop installations. This wizard integrates Citrix components so that system administrators can quickly create multiple desktops. • XenServer Tools - Tools that provide custom Windows drivers - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 11
the data center, the thin client does not need cutting-edge processor and memory speeds to function. Thin clients do not have failure-prone components such as hard disk drives. These two factors are large drivers for short desktop refresh cycles. Extending refresh by one to two years adds dramatic - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 12
or both. • Remove any existing programs that can be provided by HP virtual desktops. • Remove local logins from these systems and require any network activity be directed toward approved resources (connection brokers, media servers, domain resources). • Run anti-virus software at the end-user access - HP ProLiant DL185 | Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLian - Page 13
v4 on HP ProLiant servers" HP ActiveAnswers for Citrix HP BladeSystem platforms HP ProLiant servers HP integrated Citrix XenServer for HP ProLiant servers white paper Getting Started with Citrix XenDesktop HP Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Citrix XenDesktop Getting Started Guide Web address
Abstract
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What is Citrix XenDesktop?
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Virtual Desktops
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Why use the HP integrated XenServer?
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HP ProLiant Virtual Console
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Faster provisioning
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Versions of XenDesktop available from HP
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The HP XenDesktop solution
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Hardware requirements for XenDesktop 2.1
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Setup and deployment
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HP thin clients
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Why use HP thin clients?
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Why not reutilize existing devices?
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For more information
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Call to action
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Citrix XenDesktop Architecture and
Implementation on ProLiant Servers
integration note