Take control of your digital workspace environment end-to-end AND make your end-users happy with their experience. Join Eugenia Schipelliti and Jeff Johnson as they interview industry leaders, customers, and tech gurus on how ControlUp is the simplest, most cost-effective way to observe, analyze and optimize your employees’ digital experience. They’ll help you understand the technology, trends in the industry, and best practices with digital workspaces so you can understand how to keep your ...
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ControlUp Community Radio: The Premier Podcast for IT Insights and Innovations. Join your host, Douglas Brown, as he engages with the leading minds in the realm of End-User Computing (EUC), Digital Employee Experience (DEX), and the broader desktop computing landscape. Delve into candid conversations that unveil the pulse of the technology world—without any preset script. Our guests, ranging from industry pioneers to key players, share their invaluable experiences, providing you with actiona ...
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Welcome to 'The Citrix Session,' where we bring you the latest in Citrix technologies and solutions. Hosted by XenTegra, this podcast dives deep into the world of Citrix digital workspace solutions, exploring everything from virtual apps and desktops to networking and security. Join us each episode as we discuss best practices, new features, and expert strategies to optimize your Citrix environment and enhance your user experience. Whether you're an IT professional seeking to expand your Cit ...
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XenTegra podcasts are about Citrix, Microsoft, Azure, IGEL, Nutanix, Ivanti, Google, PrinterLogic, Cisco, NVIDIA, ControlUp, Login VSI, and other key partners to make 'end-user computing' environments accessible from anywhere, securely with a single identity via Citrix Workspace with Intelligence. We make enterprise digital transformation a reality! XenTegra, we are the experts in digital workspace technologies and cloud infrastructure.
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"Fireside MSP" is a warm, engaging podcast brought to you by the Managed Service experts at XenTegra, where technology meets conversation around the virtual fireside. Each episode dives deep into the world of managed services, exploring the latest trends, solutions, and innovations that are shaping the future of technology. Hosted by seasoned professionals from XenTegra and featuring occasional guest appearances from our industry partners, "Fireside MSP" aims to demystify the complex world o ...
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Citrix + Unicon + Imprivata: Streamlining Healthcare Access with One Tap
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16:25n episode 188 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and solutions architect Randy Price dive into how healthcare IT leaders are simplifying clinician access and improving patient care through the power of Citrix, Unicon ELUX OS, and Imprivata integration. They unpack how Citrix’s acquisition of Unicon delivers secure, centralized endpoint managem…
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Citrix 2507 LTSR: A Deep Dive into the Latest Innovations
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34:51In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Randy Price and Stuart Donaldson from XenTegra to unpack the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 Long-Term Service Release (LTSR). Together, they break down what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters—from HDX enhancements and Secure HDX encryption to Device Trust, Uber Agent…
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Citrix Licensing Shift: What to do before April 15, 2026
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30:37Host Bill Sutton is joined by Todd Smith of Citrix and XenTegra Solutions Architect Randy Price to unpack Citrix’s move to the License Activation Service and what it means for on-prem environments. They explain who is affected, why Citrix is modernizing licensing, and how to prepare without disruption. You will hear version requirements, air-gapped…
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Endpoint Management That Actually Works: Intune, ControlUp, and Heimdal with XenTegra
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22:51Trevor Mansell and Brian Clark break down what modern endpoint management looks like in the real world. With Windows 10 to 11 migrations in full swing and EUC stacks evolving, they share how XenTegra is simplifying tool sprawl and hardening security with a pragmatic trio: Microsoft Intune for deployment and compliance, ControlUp for real time visib…
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In this episode of the "ControlUp" podcast, hosts Jeff and Eugenia introduce and discuss ControlUp's new Disk Monitor tool with its creator, Chris Twiest. The Disk Monitor is designed to track all read and write activity on hard drives, providing valuable insights into disk usage. Chris explains that the Disk Monitor was initially developed to addr…
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Eugenia and Jeff talk to Chris about the ControlUp Innovation Guild. The ControlUp Innovation Guild podcast offers a dynamic and insightful look into the fast-paced world of IT innovation. Hosted by members of the Guild and featuring conversations with industry experts and community leaders, each episode delves into the development and application …
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This episode of the "Upload with Control Up" podcast features Eugenia and Jeff discussing the integration of Intune with ControlUp for compliance. The podcast explains that ControlUp provides real-time analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation, which is especially valuable to customers using Intune. While Intune is excellent for application and OS…
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Quantum-Ready Security with Citrix NetScaler: Protecting Data Today and Tomorrow
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37:40In Episode 185 of The Citrix Session, Andy Whiteside, Bill Sutton, and Todd Smith explore how Citrix NetScaler is evolving into a true Swiss Army knife for security—delivering protection not just for Citrix workloads, but for all applications. The conversation dives into the looming challenge of quantum computing and the “harvest now, decrypt later…
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Episode #20 - Conversation with Ryan Mangan, Founder of EfficientEther
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31:30Tune in to Episode #20 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Ryan Mangan, founder of EfficientEther, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through AI technology. With nearly 20 years of expertise in user computing, Ryan brings deep insights from his extensive work with RDS, VMware, and Azure Virtual D…
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Expanding Citrix DaaS with Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances
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28:06In Episode 184 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Meyers and Todd Smith to explore the newly enhanced integration between Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances. The team dives into what's new in this “version 2” release, how it enables flexible, cost-effective VDI deployment, and why it’s a…
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Why IT Needs Deep Visibility for Application Rollouts
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24:25In Episode 183 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Meyers and Todd Smith to break down how IT leaders can make smarter decisions when rolling out Windows 365. They explore the growing importance of deep visibility, flexible deployment models, and persona-based strategies to support modern hybrid environments. …
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XenServer 8.4: A New Era of Virtualization for All Workloads
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24:35In Episode 182 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and Citrix’s Todd Smith dive into the expanded capabilities of XenServer 8.4, Citrix’s enterprise-grade hypervisor. No longer just for Citrix workloads, XenServer is now fully supported for all workloads under both Citrix Platform Licensing and UHMC—making it a strong contender for organization…
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What’s New and What’s Next at Citrix: LTSR, UHMC, Secure Browsers & More
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44:17In Episode 181 of The Citrix Session, hosts Bill Sutton and Todd Smith dive into the key takeaways from the blog “What’s New and Next with Citrix: Q&A from our May 2025 Webinar.” From release cadence updates and licensing clarity to enhanced integration with Windows 365 and Nutanix, this episode is packed with forward-looking insights for Citrix ad…
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Demystifying Amazon Workspaces with ControlUp
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20:59In this episode of The Upload with ControlUp, Jeff and Eugenia dive into the world of Amazon Workspaces—breaking down the different types (personal, pooled, core, and AppStream), and how ControlUp enhances visibility, manageability, and user experience across them. From shared responsibility models to peripheral frustrations and endpoint diagnostic…
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Citrix + Nutanix: The Easy Button for VDI Management
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27:01Managing virtual desktops doesn’t have to be hard. In Episode 180 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix’s Todd Smith and Geremy Meyers—and special guest Phil Sellers from XenTegra—to break down the latest innovations from the Citrix + Nutanix partnership. What’s New & Why It Matters: One Integration Point: Citrix now supports Prism…
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Rising Costs, Aging Hardware, & One Smart Way Forward
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21:23As hardware costs climb and Windows 11 migration looms, IT leaders face a tough choice: upgrade or optimize. In Episode 179 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton (XenTegra) and Todd Smith (Citrix) unpack a smarter path—repurposing aging hardware with Citrix Elux and Scout. Why Listen: Learn how tariffs and supply chain delays are impacting endpoint st…
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Maximize the Power of Alerts and Notifications
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16:20In this episode of the ControlUp podcast, hosts Jeff Johnson and Eugenia Schipelliti delve into the topic of alerts within ControlUp for desktops, highlighting their importance and surprisingly low adoption rate among users. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of utilizing alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues, automate troubleshooti…
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his episode of the podcast features a discussion between Jeff and Eugenia about the remote control capabilities of a product called Control Up. They explore the uses of remote control for both troubleshooting and helping users with tasks. The conversation highlights new features like “paste as keystroke” and enhanced security measures for clipboard…
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CVAD 2503: What’s New in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
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29:55In Episode 178, the Citrix Session team dives into the latest on-premises release—Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2503. Join Bill Sutton, Geremy Meyers, and Todd Smith as they break down the top new features, including auto-scale insights, a redesigned Web Studio, enhanced storage load balancing, dynamic display rendering with Build-to-Lossless, a…
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Citrix + NVIDIA: AI Virtual Workstations Are Here
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28:19In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Todd Smith, recently promoted Senior Manager for Account Technology Strategists (ATS) in the public sector at Citrix. Together, they dive into a pivotal blog article released at Citrix UNITE in New Orleans—“Citrix and NVIDIA Partner to Deliver AI Virtual Workstations.” What’s Insi…
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In episode 176 of The Citrix Session, host Andy Whiteside, along with guest Geremy Meyers, dives into the transformative integration of Chrome Enterprise Premium into the Citrix platform. This episode explores how Citrix is enhancing browser management and security for enterprise environments, making it easier than ever for businesses to handle web…
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In this version, Eugenia and Jeff discuss how ControlUp can help customers get more value of their Microsoft investment. Real-time troubleshooting and remediation for Microsoft Intune End-to-end visibility for AVD and Windows 365 Get control over your Windows 10 to Windows 11 Migrations Make Microsoft Teams as reliable as a landline Be alerted when…
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In this episode, we talk to Joel Stocker about ControlUp's latest innovation: ControlUp for Apps. This new addition to the ControlUp ONE Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform offers real-time visibility and proactive management for SaaS and web applications. With the increasing reliance on diverse and complex applications in today's hybrid wor…
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XenServer 8 Unveiled: Navigating Hypervisor Upgrades and New Features
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26:52Join hosts Bill Sutton, Todd Smith, and Geremy Meyers for episode 175 of the Citrix Session Podcast as they dive into the critical aspects of upgrading to XenServer 8. In this episode, they discuss the impending end-of-life status of Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 cu1, scheduled for June 25th, 2025, highlighting the necessity for users to transition to the …
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Introducing Session Remote Start: Faster logins, more productivity.
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18:32In this episode of the Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and a panel of experts, including Andy Whiteside, Geremy Meyers, and Todd Smith, delve into the latest enhancements Citrix has made to improve both security and operational efficiency. They discuss the new feature, Session Remote Start, which enables faster logons and boosts productivity by al…
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Join us in episode 173 of the Citrix Session where host Bill Sutton, Director of Modern Workspace at XenTegra, and guest Geremy Meyers, ATS Director at Citrix, delve into Citrix’s latest strategic move—the acquisition of Unicon. In this episode, they explore how this acquisition integrates with Citrix’s current offerings, particularly focusing on U…
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Citrix's Strategic Moves in Security and App Development
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44:55In this episode of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton and guests delve into Citrix's recent strategic acquisitions of Device Trust and Strong Network, examining how these integrate with Citrix's security framework and enhance hybrid work environments. Join Andy Whiteside, Aaron Banner, Todd Smith, and Geremy Meyers as they explore the implications of …
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Welcome to the Future of Contact Centers!
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15:19In this version, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of contact centers and explore how businesses are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance both employee and customer experiences. From Cloud-Based Calling (VoIP) and AI-driven analytics to omnichannel CRM software and remote workforce management, discover the tools and strategies tha…
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In today’s version! I’m excited to dive into a game-changing feature from ControlUp called “Enrich v2.0.” We’ll explore how this innovative tool seamlessly integrates real-time monitoring and remediation into your favorite SaaS applications beyond Microsoft Intune and ServiceNow. Get ready to learn how Enrich can boost your IT team’s efficiency, pr…
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Encryption Innovations in Finance and Government Sectors
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50:40In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and guests dive deep into the latest advancements in hardware and device security, with a special focus on Netscaler disk encryption. Our experts, including Jeremy Myers and Todd Smith, discuss how these innovations originated from financial and public sectors and are now setting a standard fo…
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Advanced Agent Deployment Options for Edge DX
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15:31In this episode, we dive into the agent deployment options for ControlUp’s Edge DX, a powerful tool designed to enhance digital employee experiences. We’ll explore various deployment methods, including manual installations and automated setups using configuration management tools like Microsoft Intune. The podcast highlights the importance of agent…
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Spooky Myths About Supporting Any Desktop, Any Device, Anywhere
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32:22In this podcast, we’re diving into some spine-chilling myths surrounding the support of any desktop, any device, anywhere! As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to unravel these tech tales that might give you goosebumps. From the misconception that device refreshes are the only way to boost performance to the belief that troubleshooting is…
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Citrix VDA for macOS: Revolutionizing Remote Access for Developers and Creatives
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31:01In this episode of The Citrix Session (Episode 170), host Bill Sutton is joined by Andy Whiteside, CEO of XenTegra, Citrix experts Jeremy Myers and Todd Smith, to discuss the exciting new capabilities of Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) for macOS. Dive into how this game-changing feature enables Mac environments to be remotely accessed with the …
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Unlocking the Power of Citrix DaaS on Amazon Workspaces Core: Next-Gen Virtual Desktop Delivery
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27:54In this episode of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton, Andy Whiteside, and the team delve into the exciting integration between Citrix DaaS and Amazon Workspaces Core. Discover how this powerful combination simplifies virtual desktop delivery, enables the use of Microsoft 365 applications, and leverages Citrix's HDX protocol for optimized user experie…
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Secure DX has a great security catalog of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations for scanning and remediations. But sometimes there is no remediation or sometimes you need a custom scan and remediation not in the catalog. Secure DX custom actions allow you to create any scan and remediation to make your environment more secure and compliant.…
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Join Jeff and Eugenia as they chat with Joe Stone (arguably the coolest name ever) about the latest customer trends. They dive into hot topics like Windows 11 migration, cloud migration, Unified Communications, and how to enhance platform capabilities with scripting.By Eugenia Schipelliti | Jeff Johnson
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Disaster Recovery with Nutanix and Citrix Cloud
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24:05In this episode of Fireside MSP, join hosts Brian Clark and Trevor Mansell as they sit down with special guest David Swanzy from XenTegra's architecture team. The discussion dives into the intricacies of disaster recovery (DR) solutions and the real-world challenges that organizations face. From cutting-edge technologies like Nutanix and Citrix Clo…
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The Citrix Session: Maximizing Citrix Performance - Expert Insights and Real-World Tips
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23:44In this episode of The Citrix Session, episode 168, host Bill Sutton from XenTegra is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Myers and Todd Smith for an engaging discussion on the latest updates and insights into Citrix solutions. Andy Whiteside also joins in, sharing his humorous take on recent Citrix topics and providing a lighthearted but informative a…
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In this version of the Upload, we will discuss how ControlUp can help troubleshoot and remediate the digital employee experience across Amazon WorkSpaces Personal. Listen in to hear from Andrew Wood, and expert in both Amazon WorkSpaces and ControlUp.By Eugenia Schipelliti | Jeff Johnson
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Edge DX, what can it do, and where to start!
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26:10Sometimes, when I work with new Edge DX customers, I think of a famous quote: "What are you gonna do today Napoleon?" With Napoleon's answer, "Whatever I feel like I want to do, GOSH." I know Edge DX can detect and fix any desktop issue, but where do you start using Edge DX without knowing where to finish? This podcast will discover how to begin fi…
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ControlUp can assist in remediating almost any digital employee experience issue. Some remediations are as simple as a pop-up notification to tell the user how to fix something themselves, whereas other remediations use scripts to fix a problem seamlessly. In this podcast, we explore our favorite remediations to give you a sense of what can be acco…
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As discussed in previous podcasts, we use ControlUp to help troubleshoot and remediate Windows, macOS, and Linux. This podcast discusses how scripts can be essential for maintaining desktop computers for years to maintain performance and reliability.By Eugenia Schipelliti | Jeff Johnson
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Is your organization prepared for the transition to Windows 11? In this version of the Upload, Jeff and Eugenia talk to CTO extreme Simon Townsend about making the switch to Windows 11 a smooth and efficient upgrade process. 🔍 Key Benefits: Seamless Migration: Effortlessly transition to Windows 11 with minimal disruption. Real-Time Monitoring: Gain…
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The Citrix Session: Pure PVS Provisioning for Pacesetting Public Sector Purposes!
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30:03Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) is one of the two image management technologies available in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS. Historically PVS has been used to deliver Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop workloads (VDA's) to servers and virtual machines from a single image over the network. However, it can also be used without CVAD/…
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The Citrix Session: The Power of Resource Centralization in Incident Recovery
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25:13In this episode of our podcast, Bill Sutton, Andy Whiteside, and Geremy Myers discuss the importance of resource centralization for IT advantage in incident recovery, inspired by a blog post by Adam Lotz, Director of Product Marketing at Citrix. We'll dive into the benefits and strategies of centralizing resources, explaining how this approach can …
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The Citrix Session: New Citrix Features - Improve Resiliency and Minimize Downtime
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27:48In this episode of our podcast, Bill Sutton, Andy Whiteside, and Geremy Myers explore key resiliency features in Citrix DaaS that are critical yet often overlooked, misunderstood, or misconfigured by administrators. We'll delve deep into the Local Host Cache (LHC) and Service Continuity features, discussing how they enable highly available environm…
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The Citrix Session: Unpacking XenServer 8 and New Subscription Models
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27:35XenServer has been a part of the Citrix family since the acquisition of XenSource in 2007. It is a solid player in the virtualization market particularly for running Citrix workloads. With purpose built features for improving the performance of virtual desktops such as Intellicache, Read Caching, PVS-Accelerator, and GPU virtualization many organiz…
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What's new with ControlUp for physical endpoints
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23:44Eugenia and Jeff talk with Andy Poulter (PM for Edge DX) about what's now with Edge DX. For instance, did you know Edge DX now has device averages? Listen in and learn what's new.By Eugenia Schipelliti | Jeff Johnson
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The Citrix Session: Embrace Efficiency and Sustainability with Citrix DaaS and Azure Hibernation
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20:09In today’s rapidly evolving cloud computing environment, balancing operational costs, user experience, and environmental sustainability is challenging and time-consuming for IT organizations. The recent general availability (GA) of Azure Hibernation with Citrix DaaS addresses these challenges. Since its initial tech preview, over 160 customers have…
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The Citrix Session: Enhanced Security for Linux Thin Clients with Citrix Enterprise Browser and ZTNA
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29:17Building upon the robust security of Linux thin clients, Citrix is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Enterprise Browser offerings to Linux, marking a significant step in our access security platform expansion strategy. This empowers organizations to further secure access to web and SaaS applications, particularly for environments reliant on…
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