Citrix Embraces and Extends Windows Server 2003
“Citrix is incredibly excited about the prospects for Microsoft .NET Framework.
Our MetaFrame Access Suite can play an active role today in deploying
.NET-connected software across the enterprise to virtually any client device
across any network connection. Our MetaFrame XP Presentation Server for Windows
and our MetaFrame Secure Access Manager provide a powerfully simple
infrastructure for accessing .NET-connected software, services and content. In
short, Citrix is pleased to support Microsoft's .NET Framework and will
incorporate these exciting new technologies in our solutions for enabling the
on-demand enterprise.”
- Martin Duursma, Vice President, Advanced Products Group
Citrix MetaFrame XP™ Presentation Server embraces Windows Server 2003 as its
core platform, and leverages new features such as software restriction
policies, enhanced scalability, and group policy enhancements. MetaFrame XP
extends Windows Server 2003, Terminal Server by offering a combined solution
that offers improved flexibility, manageability and security benefits to
provide joint customers with the ultimate access infrastructure solution.
Together they provide a powerful solution for transforming your organization
into an on-demand enterprise. It offers significant cost savings by enabling
you to:
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Rapidly publish applications to users across the enterprise
– Simplify deployment of applications, client software updates or other files
by pushing icons – not entire applications – to user devices.
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Provide a seamless user experience
– Integrate local and server-based applications into a local Windows desktop
for a seamless user experience without the need for additional training.
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Access any application on any device
– Seamlessly access applications from more than 20 client platforms.
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Securely access applications over the Internet
- Access applications and information on-demand from any Web browser, even
public Internet kiosks, without the need for pre-installed client software. Use
the secure gateway feature to provide a single point of entry and
SSL/TLS-encrypted access to Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Servers.
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Extend the rich user experience
– Speed application display and response time and give users better performance
and more responsive scrolling when viewing graphics-intensive Web applications
with SpeedScreen™.
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Web-enable existing applications
– Bridge the Windows and .NET-connected worlds and provide the same user
experience for the entire organization. Instantly Web-enable existing
applications without rewrites and provide browser-based access with the web
interface feature of MetaFrame XP Presentation Server.
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Easily manage server farms from a single interface
– Gain control over the complexities of a heterogeneous enterprise-class
environment. Centrally manage servers, applications, licenses, printers and
users from any location.
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Optimize server efficiency
– Maximize server resources and application performance by centrally
configuring server load criteria to ensure processing is handled by the
least-busy server.
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Centrally monitor and manage servers
– Oversee and control the health and performance of servers and applications
from a central point. Generate reports and real-time graphs on system status
and application usage. Set alarm thresholds and alert mechanisms to monitor the
performance of server farms.
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Simplify printer management
- Enhance printer management with universal printing capability that eliminates
installation of multiple print drivers while providing high-quality color
output. Simplify administration and replication of print drivers across the
server farm. Ensure printing does not congest the network.
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Increase wireless security
- Give mobile employees secure access to full-function enterprise applications
on wireless devices and networks. Provide authentication, access control and
server-to-client encryption.
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Extend your infrastructure investment - Deliver new-generation
applications, while protecting existing investments in hardware, networks and
applications.
For more information, please contact our sales department on
0870 242 2528